The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has witnessed Saudi actors and Arab designers effortlessly command attention and leave an indelible mark on the silver screen. Find out the stars and designers spotted during the festival.
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Amira Al Zuhair
On the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival, Saudi model Amira Al Zuhair made a fashion statement by opting for a distinctive pink dress made by Arab designer Rami Kadi.
Al-Zuhair displayed a corset-style off-the-shoulder dress with a full skirt during the 76th iteration of the famous festival.
She also attended the premiere of “Jeanne du Barry,” which was Johnny Depp’s comeback movie after a well-reported defamation trial with ex-wife, Amber Heard.
She received support from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival for her attendance.
Al-Zuhair, a French-born and Saudi woman, shared the opening ceremony details with her 46,000 followers on Instagram as she expressed her joy. She emphasized the significance of “Jeanne du Barry” as the first international co-production between Saudi Arabia and France.
Elie Saab
As the 78-year-old actor was honored with a Palme d’Or award, Michael Douglas entered the Grand Theatre Lumiere with his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, and their daughter Carys. Zeta-Jones and Carys both wore dresses from Lebanese designer Elie Saab from his Spring/Summer 2023 collection, with Zeta-Jones donning a red dress with a plunging neckline and Carys donning a white gown with a transparent overlay.
Alessandra Ambrosio x Elie Saab
Alessandra Ambrosio, a Brazilian model was adorned in a vintage Elie Saab hooded gown from his 2005 haute couture collection.
Honayda Serafi
Saudi designer Honayda Serafi wore an eye-catching pink gown with a hood and was embellished with priceless Chopard jewels.
Mona Zaki
Fans were charmed by Egyptian actress Mona Zaki’s vivid, multicolored Zuhair Murad gown.
Eleen Suliman
Saudi TV personality Eleen Suliman chose a bright green gown by Beirut-based label Sara Mrad, with voluminous sleeves and a thigh-high slit.
Aseel Omran
Saudi actress and singer Aseel Omran dazzled viewers in a stunning maroon Dior dress.
Razane Jammal
Razane Jammal, a Lebanese actress, attended the occasion wearing a white Dior gown with a lace collar.
Maya Diab
Lebanese singer and actress Maya Diab astounded observers with a black outfit designed by local fashion designer Jean-Louis Sabaji. The backless dress had a high split and a daring neckline that showed off the star’s studded transparent stockings.