L'Oréal Paris - Women of Worth Dinner in Cannes

L'Oréal Paris hosts Women of Worth Dinner at Hotel Martinez during 79th Festival of Cannes

Yasmine Sabri attends the L'Oréal Paris - Women of Worth Dinner held at Hotel Martinez during 79th Festival of Cannes, France. All images all rights reserved.

By Nermin A., Editor

Cannes, France - May 13: The lights go up, the world holds its breath, and beauty steps into the spotlight. At Festival de Cannes 2026, L’Oréal Paris once again brings this cinematic energy to life. From May 12th to 23rd, the brand celebrate the artistry, elegance, and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.  Returning as the Official Makeup Partner for the 29th year, L’Oréal Paris honors not only beauty but the powerful stories behind every woman.

This year, reaffirming commitment to women in cinema by amplifying the voices of talented female filmmakers and empowering new generations of storytellers the French brand hosts actresses like British actress Alia Bhatt, Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin, US actress Jane Fonda (below), Chinese actress Gong Li, Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri (above), German model Heidi Klum, British-Thai actress Araya Hargate, French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and many more for the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Dinner on the sidelines of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.  

​Egyptian actress @yasmine_sabri wears a custom-designed Rami Al Ali Haute Couture fitted gown in Cannes.

L’ORÉAL PARIS, A STRONG COMMITMENT IN THE CINEMA SINCE 1997
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For 29 years, L’Oréal Paris has stood at the heart of the Cannes Film Festival, celebrating empowered beauty on the world’s most prestigious red carpet. By uniting a global family of ambassadors, they champion a vision of beauty that is inclusive, diverse, and fearless.

SISTERHOOD, INCLUSIVITY AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT: THE L’ORÉAL PARIS FAMILY RETURNS TO CANNES

​For L’Oréal Paris, the Festival de Cannes is an iconic moment to unite its global family of ambassadors and to celebrate beauty and women’s empowerment on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. This year, guests of the brand include newly announced global ambassador Charles Leclerc, along with an all-star cast of familiar faces: Gillian Anderson, Simone Ashley, Alia Bhatt, Jane Fonda, Ariana Greenblatt, Aja Naomi King, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Aishwarya Rai, Carlos Sainz, Bebe Vio. As a celebration of unique sisterhood, on May 13, L’Oréal Paris will host Le Dîner Women of Worth to celebrate women’s empowerment, on the occasion of Jane Fonda’s 20-year and Gong Li’s 30-year anniversary of partnership with the brand.

THE POWER OF DIVERSITY ON A WORLD STAGE: L’ORÉAL PARIS AMBASSADORS ON THE RED CARPET

The L’Oréal Paris family came together on the iconic Cannes red carpet, embodying strength, elegance, and self-worth. From Helen Mirren to Jane Fonda, and many more, these inspiring personalities represent the brand’s unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment. As they walk, they carry a powerful message—one that L’Oréal Paris proudly champions: every woman is worth it.

A NEW VISION OF ICONIC CANNES GLAMOUR 

As Official Makeup artist to the Festival de Cannes since 1997 this year, the brand will host more than 60 hair and makeup artists on-site who will create unforgettable makeup looks from the opening to the closing ceremony, and every day in between, under the creative direction of L’Oréal Paris Global Make-Up Artist Harold James and L’Oréal Paris hair expert, Stéphane Lancien.
Once again, the L’Oreal Paris’ family will make a bold statement on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

LIGHTS ON WOMEN'S WORTH AWARD 

The world’s leading beauty brand presents the sixth edition of the L’Oréal Paris Lights on Women’s Worth Award, with actress and L’Oréal Paris ambassador Gillian Anderson to take over from Viola Davis as the Juror.
Created to address gender disparity in filmmaking and to elevate women’s voices, this award honors one promising female short-film director from among the Short Film Competition and La Cinef’s selection.