Cannes, France – May 16, 2025— In a moment no one saw coming, Angelina Jolie made a surprise appearance on the red carpet at the “Eddington” premiere during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival. Her unannounced arrival at the Palais des Festivals left fans and photographers in a frenzy.
(From L) British actor Finn Bennett, French actress Marie Colomb, US actress, director Angelina Jolie, and Swiss Co-President of Chopard Caroline Scheufele festival President Iris Knobloch, arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Dressed in a breathtaking ensemble, Jolie stunned the crowd and stole the spotlight. Gasps and cheers echoed through the venue as the Hollywood icon posed gracefully for cameras.
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
“Nobody expected her to be here—people literally went crazy,” said one witness from the scene.
Captured in a striking photo by Victoria Mazurova for FABUK, Jolie’s appearance instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the festival.
(From L) British actor Finn Bennett, French actress Marie Colomb, US actress, director Angelina Jolie, and Swiss Co-President of Chopard Caroline Scheufele festival President Iris Knobloch, arrive for the screening of the film “Eddington” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Stay tuned for more highlights from Cannes 2025, where surprise appearances and star-studded glamour are lighting up the Riviera.
