Nicole Kidman made a stunning return to the Cannes Film Festival after an 8-year absence. She attended the Kering Women in Motion Talk on Sunday, May 18, at the Majestic Hotel as part of the 78th annual festival. Kidman wore an edgy look from Balenciaga’s fall collection.
She paired a black corset-style jacket with baggy jeans, an outfit first shown at Paris Fashion Week. The 57-year-old actress styled her blonde hair straight with a center part and kept her makeup minimal. This marks Kidman’s first Cannes appearance since 2017, when she attended the premiere of “The Beguiled.” Her return highlights her lasting impact on the film industry.
Kidman’s Cannes comeback
Kidman is set to receive the 2025 Women in Motion Award at a dinner hosted by Kering and the Cannes Film Festival. The award celebrates her career, which spans over four decades and includes notable performances in front of and behind the camera.
The Kering Women in Motion initiative spotlights women who have made significant contributions to film. Kering and the Cannes Film Festival announced Kidman’s award on April 28, praising her artistic audacity and transformative portrayals that have reshaped the representation of women on screen. Kidman’s last notable appearance for Kering was at the 2023 Caring for Women dinner in New York City.
There, she wore a light blue strapless gown with tulle layers and a satin bow, paired with pointed-toe boots and black opera gloves. Her bold Balenciaga ensemble at Cannes this year once again proves her versatility and commitment to uncompromising storytelling in cinema.
