The Best, Weirdest, Most Memorable Moments In Cannes History

From to Lady Diana in iconic Catherine Walker to Sacha Baron Cohen​ in a banana hammock

The Best, Weirdest, Most Memorable Moments In Cannes History
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Today kicks off the Cannes Film Festival, which means stars from around the world will gather to celebrate this year's cinematic gems―and show off their best fashions and most outrageous shenanigans. Here, some of the most gorgeous, weirdest, and memorable moments in Cannes' history.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US 

Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock, 2002

Because... remember when these two dated?!? Photo: Getty
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Bjork, 2000

Bjork 4 Ever. Photo: Getty
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Simone Silva and Robert Mitchum, 1954

When Simone Silva posed topless at Cannes, she inspired a melee where one photographer broke his arm and another broke his leg. She was later asked to leave the festival. Photo: Getty
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Ingrid Bergman, 1956

Ingrid, always the most glamorous. Photo: Getty
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Sharon Stone, 1995

Sharon, forever our inspiration for doing the sparkle no pants dance.Photo: Getty
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Diana Dors and Ginger Rogers, 1956

Even before Instagram, Snapchat, and selfies (or cell phones for that matter...) were born, movie stars of the Diana Dors and Ginger Rogers-pedigree attracted major paparazzi. Photo: Getty
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1977

Just a few years before he became The Governator. Photo: Getty
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Vanessa Redgrave, 1967

Are those boots? Or pants with footsies? All we know is Vanessa Redgrave is wearing head-to-toe spangles and she looks phenomenal. Photo: Getty
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Olga Macova, 1995

Sun's out, buns out? Photo: Getty
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Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Luc Besson, and Milla Jovovich, 1997

OMG, it's like you've never seen a woman wearing a gold chainmail loin cloth with a matching nipple harness, Bruce Willis? Photo: Getty
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Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd, 1957

Who doesn't love a tiara?Photo: Getty
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Robert Redford, Sydney Pollak, Aniela Mlynarska, and Artur Rubinstein, 1972

Robert Redford, HOT AF. Photo: Getty
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Kirk Douglas and Brigitte Bardot, 1953

Just another casual beach braiding sesh with Kirk Douglas. Photo: Getty
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Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren, 1958

Uh huh honey. Photo: Getty
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Brigitte Bardot and Carl Mohner, 1955

Brigitte Bardot really knew how to make the most of a photo op. Photo: Getty
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Brigitte Bardot, 1956

See? Photo: Getty
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 2008

During the Cannes Film Festival, Jack Black accidentally let slip that his Kung Fu Panda costar was expecting twins with husband Brad Pitt, when he told Jolie during an interview, "You're gonna have as many as [the] Brady Bunch when you have these."Photo: Getty
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Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, 1969

Girlfriend seriously knew how to work a crop top. Photo: Getty
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Cate Blanchett, 2010

Blanchett wore this gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown as a tribute to the late designer, who died in February of that year. "The dress had been selected and personally chosen by Mr. McQueen and his team for Ms. Blanchett," a spokeswoman told People at the time. "It was specifically tailored for Ms. Blanchett." Photo: Getty
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Michael Caine, 1966

To promote the film Alfie, Michael Caine hung with a bunch of models wearing pants emblazoned with his womanizing alter-ego's name on the butt. Years ahead of the Juicy sweat pant trend. Photo: Getty
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Sacha Baron Cohen, 2006

Remember when Borat wore a banana hammock swimmie on the beach? Ugh. Us too. Photo: Getty
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Yoko Ono and John Lennon, 1970

This. Photo: Getty
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Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola, 1979

This is Sofia Coppola wearing a baby tux on the shoulders of her dad. Adorable. Photo: Getty
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Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 1999

The only thing better than this photo? ENTRAPMENT. Seriously, if that shiz is on Netflix, go watch now. Photo: Getty
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Noel Godin, 2004

The "Belgian pie-thrower" was thrown off the red carpet before he could pull a dessert-themed stunt on the red carpet. Mmmm... pieeee. Photo: Getty
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Jane Birkin and George Harrison, 1968

Two beautiful British imports. Photo: Getty
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Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling, 2011

But really, what does Nicolas Winding Refn have that we don't? Photo: Getty
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Nicole Kidman, 1996

That time Nicole Kidman dressed just like the red dress lady emoji. Photo: Getty
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Madonna, 1991

Remember when Madonna paired her signature bra top with a duvet cover of a coat? So good.Photo: Getty
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Kate Moss and Johnny Depp, 1997

So young. So freaking beautiful. Photo: Getty
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Elizabeth Taylor, 1987

Oh, Liz .Photo: Getty
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Natalie Portman, 2005

Portman debuted a newly shorn head (for her role in V for Vendetta) on the Cannes red carpet. Photo: Getty
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, 2012

When Kimye did Cannes.Photo: Getty
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Diane Kruger, 2012

Diane Kruger ALWAYS wears a show-stopper of a gown on the Cannes red carpet. Always. But in 2012, the actress was a member of the jury, which meant we got to see a lot of really freaking good fashion... like this Dior Haute Couture number. Photo: Getty
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Diane Kruger, 2012

And this Giambattista Valli gown.Photo: Getty
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Diane Kruger, 2012

Aaaaand Vivienne Westwood sparkler. Bonus points for Pacey. Photo: Getty
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Grace Kelly, 1955

High-waisted perfection. Photo: Getty
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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, 1992

REMEMBER WHEN? Photo: Getty
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Julianne Moore, 2013

Remember when Julianne Moore's left pinky toe went totally rogue? Yep. Photo: Getty
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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, 2013

And the award for most PDA ever goes to... Photo: Getty
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Jessica Chastain, 2013

Jessica Chastain, hero woman, rocked her Givenchy with matching purple Spanx in a genius, truly inspired move. Those stairs are a wardrobe malfunction in the making, people. Photo: Getty
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Hagen, 2014

Dogs <3. Photo: Getty
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Brigitte Bardot, 1953

This shot of a bikini-clad brunette Brigitte Bardot is one of the most iconic shots of the actress. Photo: Getty
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Lupita Nyong'o, 2015

A Gucci confection made to twirl. Photo: Getty
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ay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, America Ferrera, Kit Harington, and Djimon Hounsou

Notorious prankster Vitalii Sediuk snuck under America Ferrera's dress at the How To Train Your Dragon 2 premiere. Photo: Getty
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Irina Shayk, 2014

It takes a brave human to wear a hoodie on one of the fanciest red carpets in the world. Photo: Getty
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Cookie enthusiast, 2013

A dress made of cookie trays? Why not? Photo: Getty
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Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 1987

The lovely Diana created an iconic moment when she walked the red carpet in this powder blue Catherine Walker dress. In 2011, this look sold at auction for £81k. Photo: Getty
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