High-profile stars including Demi Moore, Heidi Klum, and Elijah Wood arrived in Nice on May 11 ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, according to justjared.com.
The arrivals mark the beginning of the prestigious 12-day event, which runs from May 12 to 23 and features a global delegation of cinema’s most prominent figures.
Demi Moore returns to the festival this year in a primary leadership role as a member of the competition jury. She serves under jury president and acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-Wook. The panel, responsible for selecting the Palme d’Or winner, also includes actors Stellan Skarsgard, Ruth Negga, and Isaach De Bankole.
The festival marks a significant return for Moore, whose film *The Substance* won the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 ceremony. Joining her in France is supermodel Heidi Klum, a regular fixture on the Cannes red carpet known for showcasing high-fashion designs during the festival’s premiere screenings.
Actor Elijah Wood was also spotted arriving with his wife, Mette-Marie Kongsved. Wood is scheduled to take the stage during the opening ceremony to present an honorary Palme d’Or to director Peter Jackson, his long-time collaborator on the *Lord of the Rings* trilogy.
The initial wave of arrivals included French actor Lucas Bravo and *The Boys* star Nathan Mitchell. Both are expected to attend various premieres throughout the week. The festival remains the premier global platform for international cinema, combining high-stakes competition with major industry networking.
The Cannes Film Festival remains the most significant event in the international film calendar, serving as a primary launchpad for both independent films and major studio awards contenders. The 2026 edition continues its tradition of blending artistic merit with high-profile celebrity presence to drive global media attention.
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