It's been 10 years since Amal Clooney made her Cannes Film Festival debut – and her look is just as captivating a decade on. The human rights barrister, 48, stepped onto the red carpet at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès wearing a daffodil-hued Atelier Versace.
The gown, which had her looking just like Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, featured a one-shouldered bodice and a billowing, full-length skirt with a leg split cut to just below the waistline. It also came with a train that trailed elegantly behind her to add to the spectacle.
Amal's Disney princess moment
© Getty ImagesPlaying into the drama of the outfit, Amal wore gold gladiator-style heels and contrasted the pale yellow hue of the gown with coral drop earrings by Cartier and a red lip courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury.
© GettyBreaking down the look, stylist Constance Richardson tells us: "Amal's Cannes debut dress stands the test of time because it balances classic elegance with modern glamour. The soft draping and one-shoulder shape flatter her beautifully, while the butter-yellow shade feels especially on trend again now, proving timeless colours always resurface."
A rebellious comeback
© Corbis via Getty ImagesIn 2025, Amal made a return to Cannes – but without husband George. Taking centre stage on the red carpet, the barrister dazzled in a slinky black silk gown designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior.
© Getty ImagesIt featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, corseted bodice and sweeping skirt. It was a quietly rebellious look that defied the festival's dress code. Just ahead of the 2025 edition, organisers made a last-minute announcement that they would be banning nudity and gowns with voluminous silhouettes, including trains.
Despite this, fashion critics celebrated Amal's take on a simple black dress. She accessorised with intricate leaf-shaped drop earrings and a compact clutch. In George's place was Amal's glamorous mother, Baria Alamuddin.
A mother-daughter outing
© Getty ImagesThe 78-year-old award-winning journalist and broadcaster looked supremely elegant in a satin scarlet look featuring a feather-adorned shawl. She added a pair of gold pointed-toe heels and a box clutch to elevate the outfit to the next level.
© Getty ImagesLater, the mother-daughter duo were spotted alongside U2 frontman Bono, French politician Rachida Dati and actor Sean Penn at the Apple Original Films' Bono: Stories of Surrender afterparty. Amal proved the spectrum of her sartorial prowess with an embellished gold mini dress by Valentino and a snakeskin clutch.
