Elle Fanning just dropped jaws at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival—and no, it wasn’t in a movie (well, not just there).
The Hollywood darling lit up the red carpet like it was her personal runway, turning the Sentimental Value premiere into a fashion moment that screamed Main Character Energy. Dressed in a custom Armani Privé gown, Elle reminded everyone why she’s a fashion force with zero chill when it comes to looking flawless.
Elle Fanning looking gorgeous pic.twitter.com/dL04Iaw2rJ
— Wonderful Nature🍀 (@wonderfulNTR) May 22, 2025
And get this—Glamour.com says she’s “mastering the art of blending couture with cool,” calling her one of the best-dressed stars of the festival. No lies detected.
But it wasn’t just the red carpet where Elle flexed. For the photocall, she rolled up in a tee from an 11-year-old designer—yeah, you read that right. A kid named Dylan from Dylan’s T-shirt Club designed the shirt that read “Joachim Trier Summer,” a cheeky nod to brat summer and her director. Total Cannes power move.
elle fanning is so beautiful.. im in love pic.twitter.com/ZZeVK6FKlM
— 🧚♀️ (@softiealiaa) May 22, 2025
Speaking of movies—Elle stars as Rachel Kemp in Sentimental Value, playing an American actress in a Norwegian drama that’s already getting rave reviews. The film earned a standing O that lasted over 15 minutes (which is basically Cannes’ way of giving an Oscar).
She’s not just serving looks—she’s serving range. A-lister energy all around.
Elle’s Cannes takeover wasn’t just about clothes or clout. It was about showing up, standing out, and doing it with style, grace, and a wink to Gen Z’s fashion chaos. And honestly? We’re here for all of it.