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The 2017 Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks That Deserve A Standing Ovation

Every year, we look forward to seeing the stars parade their fiercest fashion at the Cannes Film Festival, but let's be clear: their hair and makeup choices are just as noteworthy. The 10-day extravaganza is well underway and we've already bookmarked our favorite beauty looks for summer inspo. Keep scrolling to see who they are! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Naomie Harris

The Moonlight actress rarely steers away from a clean and classic beauty look. And her Cannes Film Festival appearance was no different. She attended the Ismael’s Ghosts screening in her signature waves and blush-toned makeup. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Anthony Harvey
02
Rihanna

The singer pulled off three stunning beauty moments during her time at the annual festival. First, she rocked this perfect red lipstick and a chic lower bun to the Chopard Dinner in honor of her collection with the jewelry brand. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Pascal Le Segretain
03
Rihanna

Next, she looked like the ultimate cool girl in red-orange stiletto nails at the Okja premiere. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
George Pimentel
04
Rihanna

Lastly, she let her hair down and posed pretty in a mauve lipstick for the Chopard “SPACE Party. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Pascal Le Segretain
05
Winnie Harlow

For the premiere of Loveless, she shut down the red carpet in a sweeping Zuhair Murad paired with a perfectly tousled updo. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Tony Barson
06
Winnie Harlow

For the Chopard Space Party, Harlow opted for bone straight tresses and a sexy red lip. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Pascal Le Segretain
07
Mary J. Blige

The singer is glowed up and flaunting her singledom everywhere, including Cannes! For the The Meyerowitz Stories screening, she rocked a sultry smoky eye and wispy blonde cut. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Tony Barson
08
Maria Borges

The boundary-breaking model looked picture perfect in her signature TWA at Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief show. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Ki Price
09
Tina Kunakey

The model shined in her natural curls while attending Chopard’s Space Party. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Pascal Le Segretain
10
Jourdan Dunn
The model wore beachy waves and a sun-kissed makeup look to the premiere of ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer.’
These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Tony Barson
11
Maria Borges

The model was a vision at the The Beguiled screening. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Pascal Le Segretain
12
Nicki Minaj

The rapper made quite the splash when she attended the amfAR Gala, with her floor swept hair in tow. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Mike Marsland
13
Cindy Bruna

We’re completely obsessed with this pristine hair and makeup combo, spotted on the model at the amfAR Gala. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
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14
Winnie Harlow

The Canadian bombshell switched it up in a major way by rocking this cute pixie cut to the amfAR Gala. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
Anthony Harvey
15
Joan Smalls

Smalls also attended the amfAR Gala, where she looked sultrier than ever in a high ponytail and seriously fierce cat eye. 

These Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks Deserve A Standing Ovation
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