Demi Moore criticized for overacting on the Cannes red carpet.
TPO - Returning to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, Demi Moore stood out in a voluminous princess dress. However, viewers criticized her for being over-the-top and choosing an outfit inappropriate for her age.
Báo Tiền Phong•17/05/2026
On the evening of May 16th (local time), the red carpet of the 79th Cannes Film Festival continued to welcome international stars to the premiere of new films. One of the films screened that day was Paper Tiger, an American crime film directed by James Gray. Scarlett Johansson plays the lead role, but she did not attend the premiere due to her filming schedule. Photo: Getty Images. After a day's absence, Demi Moore returned to the Cannes red carpet and easily became the center of attention. She wore a flowing, princess-style bright pink dress, accented with a huge bow at the chest. The Hollywood star paired the outfit with pink bow-adorned high heels and large diamond earrings. Photo: Getty Images.
Despite standing out on the red carpet, Demi's new outfit didn't win over the majority of viewers. Many criticized the actress, born in 1962, for being over-the-top. Netizens commented: "Demi looks ridiculous. She should have chosen something more age-appropriate. It's too over-the-top," "A Disney princess but a bit too old for the role. Not elegant at all, but maybe she got what she wanted - lots of photos," "I think it's too flashy for Cannes," "It's like the dress is 'dressing' her," "The bow is silly, but the color is nice," "That dress is over-the-top. She's trying too hard to look younger"... Photo: WireImage/Shutterstock.
While Demi received criticism, Cate Blanchett garnered much praise for her simple yet elegant look, which was appropriate for her age. Director Chloé Zhao wore a sparkling leopard print dress. Photo: Getty Images.
Miles Teller, one of the male leads in Paper Tiger, is pictured alongside his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller. The model has been praised by international media for her elegant appearance. Photo: Getty Images. Victoria's Secret Angel Barbara Palvin walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 for the third time. The difference from the previous two times was that she was not accompanied by her husband. Her flowing cream dress made her look graceful and elegant despite her large baby bump. Photo: Getty Images. Ethiopian-Ireland actress Ruth Negga chose a flowing, sleeveless white dress. However, with the addition of sunglasses, she looked cooler and more edgy. Photo: Getty Images. British TV star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu flaunted her ample cleavage in a dark blue strapless dress with a striking corset. Photo: Getty Images.
Also on the evening of May 16th, Quentin Dupieux's film Full Phil premiered at Cannes 2026. Photo: Getty Images.
Kristen Stewart, in her role as the female lead, was present to promote the film. The actress, born in 1990, wore a striking red and black dress with an unusual pattern. However, the style, color, and makeup made her look rather older. Photo: Getty Images. She walked the red carpet with her co-star Woody Harrelson. Photo: Getty Images. Charlotte Le Bon stood out among the other female stars by choosing a black suit paired with a shirt and a stylish white waistcoat. Photo: Getty Images. French-British actress Emma Mackey wore a daring white dress with a plunging neckline. Photo: Getty Images.
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