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Ruth Negga joins international stars on Cannes red carpet

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 12: Jury Member Ruth Negga arrives for the Opening Ceremony and the screening of the film 'La Venus electrique' (The Electric Kiss) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Mustafa Y
Irish-Ethiopian actress Ruth Negga is a Cannes jury member

Ruth Negga and Demi Moore, who are serving on the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, appeared alongside a number of international film stars at the festival's opening ceremony.

Standing alongside the pair was the Cannes feature films jury president, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for Oldboy and No Other Choice, as well as Hamnet director Chloe Zhao and Sentimental Value star Stellan Skarsgard.

Irish-Ethiopian actress Negga attended the red carpet wearing green and black tassel dress while Black Panther actor Isaach De Bankolé posed for photographs in a navy one-piece suit with a brimless gold cap.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 12: Jury Member Ruth Negga attends the opening ceremony dinner ahead of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Jury member Ruth Negga attends the opening ceremony dinner ahead of hitting the the red carpet

Chilean writer and director Diego Céspedeslso smiled alongside his fellow jurors as well as Belgian filmmaker Laura Wandel and Scottish-Irish writer Paul Laverty.

Other stars who attended the festival's opening ceremony and premiere of the film The Electric Kiss included Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood who wore a black tuxedo and was joined by his wife, Danish film producer Mette-Marie Kongsved, who wore a red halter neck gown.

The red carpet was also graced by Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson, model Heidi Klum, and Dynasty star Joan Collins who wore a white ruffle gown.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 12: Jury Members Paul Laverty, Stellan Skarsgård, Diego Céspedes, Laura Wandel, Jury President Park Chan-wook, Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Isaach de Bankolé and Ruth Negga attends the opening ceremony and "La Vénus Electrique" (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Ca
Paul Laverty, Stellan Skarsgård, Diego Céspedes, Laura Wandel, Park Chan-wook, Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Isaach de Bankolé and Ruth Negga

Meanwhile, Hollywood star Jane Fonda wore a black long sleeve sequin gown as she smiled at photographers while Emily in Paris actor Lucas Bravo posed in a navy suit which was paired with a matching burgundy shirt and tie.

Spider-Man actor James Franco also smiled for photographs next to his partner, actress Izabel Pakzad, while reality TV star Maura Higgins posed in a black and white gown.

Over the course of 12 days, from Tuesday 12 May until Saturday 23 May, the festival will welcome stars and industry professionals from around the world to showcase and preview a string of international films.

Source: Press Association

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