CANNES 2026

Julianne Moore Makes a Powerful Argument for Female-Led Stories: “I’m Always Looking for Women”

While receiving this year’s Kering Women in Motion award in Cannes, the celebrated actor dismissed the insidious assumption “that women’s stories are less interesting or smaller.”

By John Ross

May 18, 2026

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There is no better view in Cannes than the Place de la Castre, which overlooks the harbor, the Palais, and the row of hotels flanking the Croisette. Every year, Kering throws its Women in Motion dinner at this castle, and the spectacle of the location never disappoints. At the cocktail hour, guests—famous and nonfamous alike—can’t help but take photos with the sparkling lights of the festival behind them.

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John Ross

John Ross is the West Coast Director of Editorial Projects at Vanity Fair. He previously served as Variety’s Vice President of Features and Events for over ten years. During his tenure, Ross oversaw many of Variety’s franchises including the annual Power of Women event, Actors on Actors, Variety’s Thought Leadership ... Read More

Movies

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By John Ross

Movies

Why Iris Knobloch Sees the Cannes Film Festival as a “Maker of Destinies”

In an interview with Vanity Fair, the festival’s president discusses the selections and the new challenges facing the film industry.

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Movies

Who Is on the Cannes Jury?

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Culture

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Movies

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Hollywood

Annual Trophée Chopard Dinner Honors Odessa A’zion and Connor Swindells

Demi Moore, Riley Keough, Ruth Negga and James Franco mingled at the Carlton Beach Club for one of the most glamorous events at Cannes.

By John Ross

Award Season

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The singer will not be able to come to the Croisette to receive her prestigious award.

By Valentine Ulgu-Servant

Movies

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By Rebecca Ford

Movies

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For the fourth year in a row, Vanity Fair partnered with IHG Hotels & Resorts to host a stunning beachside luncheon at the Carlton Beach Club, filled with big stars and cold champagne.

By John Ross

Movies

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From comedy classics to recent Oscar winners, these are the titles you don’t want to miss.

By Chris Feil

Movies

Will Gillian Anderson’s Cannes Film Festival Acclaim Finally Spell Oscar Recognition?

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By Juan Claudio Matossian

Movies

AI Officially Can't Win an Oscar for Acting or Screenwriting

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