Emmy Contenders Flock to Cannes Film Festival 2025 Amid Star-Studded Premieres

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has seen an unusually high number of Emmy hopefuls gracing its famous red carpet, as the prestigious event's timing shortly before Emmy nominations voting makes it a strategic venue for actors seeking visibility.

Notable Emmy contenders in attendance included Robert De Niro, Natalie Portman, Sissy Spacek, Tramell Tillman, and Taraji P. Henson, representing projects from streaming platforms like Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon, FX, Hulu, and Peacock.

The festival's star power extended beyond Emmy hopefuls, with Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence, and Eva Longoria among the celebrities walking the red carpet. Fashion choices became talking points, particularly Halle Berry's controversial Celia Kritharioti dress at the "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" premiere.

While "Mission: Impossible" had a significant presence at the festival, it wasn't selected as the opening film. That honor went to "Partir Un Jour," though both films screened out of competition.

The 78th edition of the world's most prestigious film festival continues to serve as a global showcase for both cinema and celebrity, bringing together A-list talent from film and television industries worldwide.