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Emma Mackey Stars at Cannes Premiere, Sparks Fashion Buzz.

5/17/2026

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Emma Mackey Arrives Cannes

Emma Mackey arrived at Cannes on May 16, 2026 for the Full Phil premiere.
She wore a sleeveless dress while posing with Kristen Stewart and Charlotte Le Bon.
Kristen Stewart wore a Chanel 2026 tweed top and skirt with Nike Saddle sneakers.
Charlotte Le Bon wore a 2026 Dior look including a waistcoat, black jacket and loafers.
Director Quentin Dupieux and the cast walked the red carpet, receiving fans’ attention.

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Stewart Receives Ovation

The screening on May 16, 2026 earned a five-minute standing ovation despite mixed reviews.
The audience stood, cheered the cast and roared for Stewart, who waved and danced.
Director Quentin Dupieux thanked Hugo Selignac, Siriusmo and Joan Le Boru below the line.
Stewart said Dupieux’s style means he holds camera at all times and knows the edit, and noted Dupieux’s return to Cannes after his 2024 comedy “The Second Act.”

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Stewart Defies Dresscode

Stewart wore Nike saddle shoes at Cannes' daytime photocall, exploiting a loophole in the rule banning sneakers at evening red-carpet entrances.
The shoes have a black saddle panel, laces and 1988 branding, while Stewart wore Adidas Rekord sneakers at other press events.
She told Variety she joined “Full Phil” before reading the script because she admires director Quentin Dupieux’s camera control, noting that the United States (U.S.) release date is unannounced.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 Cannes Film Festival sparked the “Heelgate” controversy when stars were barred from wearing flat shoes, a rule urged by director Thierry Frémaux during the 68th edition (13–24 May). The incident fed dress-code debates that later prompted a 2018 harassment hotline after MeToo. Recent red-carpet appearances continue to test the rule by pairing couture gowns with sneakers.

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Emma Mackey Arrives Cannes

Emma Mackey arrived at Cannes on May 16, 2026 for the Full Phil premiere.
She wore a sleeveless dress while posing with Kristen Stewart and Charlotte Le Bon.
Kristen Stewart wore a Chanel 2026 tweed top and skirt with Nike Saddle sneakers.
Charlotte Le Bon wore a 2026 Dior look including a waistcoat, black jacket and loafers.
Director Quentin Dupieux and the cast walked the red carpet, receiving fans’ attention.

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