The Cannes Film Festival 2025 wasn’t just about cinematic brilliance—it delivered a series of unforgettable viral moments that lit up social media and became instant talking points. Check some of them out
Cannes 2025 viral moments
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 wasn’t just about cinematic brilliance—it delivered a series of unforgettable viral moments that lit up social media and became instant talking points. From unexpected celebrity pairings and hilarious mishaps to emotional tributes and rule-breaking selfies, this year’s edition proved once again that Cannes is as much about what happens off-screen as on it.
Urvashi Rautela's wardrobe malfunction
Indian actress Urvashi Rautela made headlines after experiencing a minor wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet. Netizens spotted a small tear on her sleeve during her second red carpet look. While she handled the situation gracefully, the incident quickly went viral online, drawing attention from fashion critics and fans alike. Apart from that Urvashi also made noise for her quirky bags on the red carpet.
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Simone Ashley and Alia Bhatt posing together
A crossover moment fans didn’t know they needed—Bridgerton star Simone Ashley and Bollywood’s Alia Bhatt were seen sharing smiles and posing for photos together at a Cannes party. Their unexpected meeting became one of the most talked-about moments of the festival.
omg the way simone admiring alia has my heart 🥺- pic.twitter.com/rLxt1vCrb2
— 𐙚 (@sleepyxoxoheads) May 23, 2025
Denzel Washington getting mad at photographers
Actor Denzel Washington received a big surprise after he was rewarded with the prestigious honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes 2025. Before being rewarded with the honorary award, Washington walked the red carpet, where he encountered an unpleasant moment when a photographer tried to make unwanted physical contact with him.
During their time on the carpet, when Denzel was speaking to Lee, a photographer tried to turn him around to click his pictures. This didn’t sit well with the star. Denzel then confronted the cameraperson for his behaviour and asked him to back off. While the photographer smiled and tried to re-engage, Washington created a clear boundary and asked him to stop it. Despite the tense moment on the red carpet, Washington appeared composed during the film premiere.
The way Denzel Washington handled that situation at #cannes is how everyone in the film community should moving forward deal with ppl who come at us trashing our favorite movies and or actors. Telling us our opinions are wrong if we like a movie or not. Enough is enough! pic.twitter.com/6BSztZlabx
— The Patric (@ThePatricIsReal) May 19, 2025
Emma Stone's struggle with a fly
In a lighter moment, Oscar-winner Emma Stone was seen comically struggling to swat away a persistent fly during a press conference. The humorous incident quickly became a meme across social media platforms.
Emma Stone trying to survive a bee attack at Cannes Film Festival (2025) 😂
— Emir Han (@RealEmirHan) May 17, 2025
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Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio together on stage
Two legends, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, shared the stage during a Cannes tribute event, sparking nostalgic excitement among fans of Killers of the Flower Moon. Their camaraderie and mutual respect warmed hearts around the world.
Mission: Impossible breaking selfie rule
The cast of Mission: Impossible broke the festival's no-selfie rule by taking a group photo on the red carpet, prompting cheers from fans and a gentle reminder from festival organizers. In 2018, the Cannes Film Festival announced that selfies were forbidden on the red carpet.
Rihanna walking the red carpet with A$AP Rocky
Music royalty Rihanna turned heads as she walked the red carpet hand-in-hand with A$AP Rocky at the premiere of latter's film. She was seen walking hand-in-hand with her husband in a stunning blue dress while flaunting her baby bump.
rihanna in custom alaïa at cannes film festival pic.twitter.com/Fi4zdJNqg0
— Lena (@fracuntwiak) May 19, 2025
Homebound’s 9-minute standing ovation
Indie drama Homebound received a thunderous 9-minute standing ovation after its premiere, solidifying its status as a potential awards contender. The emotional response from the audience left the cast visibly moved and made headlines globally.
Ruchi Gujjar's Modi necklace
Ruchi Gujjar became the talk of the town with her debut appearance at Cannes 2025. She wore a bright golden lehenga with intricate embroidery, but it was her necklace that truly caught everyone’s attention. The statement piece featured three images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, instantly going viral on social media and sparking widespread discussion online.
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