The 69th Cannes Film Festival kicks off Today! Here’s our #Throwback to 10 Memorable Red Carpet Looks

After 68 years of holding the Cannes Film Festival, one of the major aspects of the event – apart from the movie competitions – has to be the stunning red carpet outfits from Hollywood’s A-list stars.

The 69^th Annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off today and is scheduled to hold from Wednesday, 11^th of May to Sunday, 22^nd of May 2016. 

Princess Diana

Australian director George Miller has been announced as the President of the Jury for the main competition. French actor Laurent Lafitte has been announced as the host for the opening and closing ceremonies.

The 12-day festival begins tonight with the red carpet screening of Woody Allen’s newest, Café Society, starring Kristen Stewart, Blake Lively, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carell and Parker Posey.

As we anticipate the several stunning red carpet gowns that we will see in the next 12 days (and the pregnancy style of Blake Lively), here’s your throwback look at 10 memorable red carpet looks.

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 15: Princess Diana At The Cannes Film Festival, France.

Beyonce in 2006

Beyonce Knowles at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie in 2008

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 15: Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the “Kung Fu Panda” premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 15, 2008 in Cannes, France.

Kerry Washington in 2009

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 23: Actress Kerry Washington attends the ‘Face’ Premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere during the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2009 in Cannes, France.

Lupita Nyong’o in 2015

Lupita Nyong’o attends the opening ceremony and premiere of “La Tete Haute” (“Standing Tall”) during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2015 in Cannes, France.

Liya Kebede in 2015

Liya Kebede attends Premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015 in Cannes, France.

Elena Lenina in 2015

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 14: Elena Lenina attends Premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015 in Cannes, France. 

Li Bingbing in 2015

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Li Bingbing attends the Premiere of “The Sea Of Trees” during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2015 in Cannes, France.

Blake Lively in 2014

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Actress Blake Lively attends the “Captives” premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2014 in Cannes, France.

Charlize Theron in 2015

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 14: Actress Charlize Theron attends Premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015 in Cannes, France. 

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