Women Over 40 at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival: PHOTOS
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Although it may not be fair, or accurate, women in many industries are told their opportunities, and their success, will only dwindle as they get older. And, as women continue to break through those stereotypes, many of our favorite celebrities, from Salma Hayek to Jane Fonda, are proving there’s no such thing as “too old” to be successful.
In Meryl Streep‘s acceptance speech at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival when she received an honorary Palme d’Or, for example, Streep said getting older in the industry was always a fear.
“Thirty-five years ago, when I was here for the first time, I was already a mother of three. I was about to turn 40 and I thought that my career was over,” she admitted to the crowd, via People. “And that was not an unrealistic expectation for actresses at that time.”
But, luckily for her, and the rest of the world who watched her, her Oscar-winning career was only beginning.
And, much like Streep, many other stars over 40 showed up to Cannes proving they’re careers and record-breaking success are only beginning. Plus, they looked incredible on the carpet too!
To check out all the over 40 stars who attended the 2024 Cannes, scroll below!
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Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren looked so regal at the premiere of La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) in this deep purple gown with a billowing train.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell also stole the show in this gold sequined column dress with white flowy sleeves that let her stunning gray hair shine.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland looked so statuesque at the premiere of Le Comte Do Monte-Cristo in this off-white asymmetrical Jean Louis Sabaju gown.
Izabel Goulart
Izabel Goulart also attended the premiere in this black and white flowy dress with a black lace bodysuit underneath.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett made quite a statement on the carpet for The Apprentice premiere in this custom black, pink and green gown from Jean Paul Gaultier. Per Stylecaster, the green detail is an ode to Palestine.
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger attended the premiere of The Shrouds in this futuristic Atelier Versace electric blue gown with a matching smokey eye.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig looked so chic at the premiere in this pastel green off-the-shoulder custom Prada gown with a slicked-back bun and bright red lips.
Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez proved that less is more in this bright red halter dress to the premiere of The Shrouds.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett wore this golden shimmering custom Louis Vuitton dress at the premiere of her latest movie, Rumours.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio looked so statuesque at the premiere of The Substance in this sequined silver strapless gown.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore, who’s one of the stars of the movie, wowed in this champagne-colored structured dress by Schiaparelli.
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman looked as beautiful as ever at the Oh, Canada premiere in this boat-neck pearl-colored dress with a pale yellow coat on top.
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda absolutely took over the premiere of The Second Act in this black Elie Saab embellished jumpsuit paired with a printed coat, silver heels and red lips.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep also attended the premiere in this draped off-white gown.
Eva Green
Eva Green looked as cool as ever on the carpet in this strapless Armani Privé gown with a sequined black top and a striped a-line skirt.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig looked powerful on the carpet in this custom Saint Laurent maroon sequined dress with a major plunge in the neckline.
Heidi Klum
Klum looked like an absolute bombshell at the premiere of The Second Act ain this deep red billowing gown.
Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche also matched the carpet at the premiere in this off-the-shoulder long-sleeve red gown.
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore attended the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga in this emerald green custom Bottega Veneta dress with a ruffled off-the-shoulder neckline.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh looked ready to party at the Horizon premiere in this unique dress made up of a maroon corset top and a mint and maroon fringed skirt.
Zoe Saldaña
At the premiere of Emilia Pérez, Zoe Saldaña looked so fierce in this strapless black Saint Laurent dress with muted pink bows and train.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek looked absolutely breathtaking at the premiere in this strapless form-fitting black sequined dress that perfectly showed off her hourglass figure.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria looked absolutely radiant at the premiere in this baby blue cutout gown with silver embellished that perfectly matched her silver heels.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig looked so cool at the Megalopolis premiere in this black sequined custom Chanel Haute Couture gown.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor dared to wear print at the premiere in this ab-baring Roberto Cavalli long-sleeve dress.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig looked absolutely stunning at the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere in this bright red custom Armani Privé dress with silver details and matching Chopard jewelry.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell did the ultimate fashionista move on the carpet and re-wore this sequined and sheer Chanel dress of hers from 1997. Talk about timeless!
Cher
Cher, who not only attended but also performed at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2024, rocked the carpet in this black form-fitting dress and matching fur bolero.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore, who hosted the gala, wowed in this white custom Loewe plunging gown.
Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez brought out her delicate side in this nude-colored dress with a copper and silver embellishments and an ultra-high slit.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell opted for a different look on the carpet as she rocked this plunging black jumpsuit that was fashion-forward yet ultra-elegant.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland showed off her toned body at the Gala in this two-piece Gaurav Gupta ensemble paired with a black smokey eye and platinum blonde hair.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh let her massive necklace do all the talking as she paired the jewels with a form-fitting black dress with a trumpet silhouette.
Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was all smiles on the carpet in this silver mini-dress with a sequined floral design and sheer sleeves.
Karolína Kurková
Karolína Kurková looked so fierce on the carpet in this black latex Valdrin Sahiti gown with a structured neckline.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum opted for something fun and high-fashion in this fully ruffled peach-toned gown by Ukranian designer Lever Couture.
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger brought the “wet look” to the carpet in this lime green textured Prada dress with cascading waves on her hair.
