Cannes Film Festival Bans Nudity on Red Carpet: Halle Berry Among Those Affected

Cannes Film Festival introduces stricter dress code, banning nudity and sheer outfits. The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened with a surprise announcement: a new rule prohibiting nudity and sheer dresses on the red carpet. This decision, according to Agnès Leroy, head of press at Cannes, aims to formalize long-standing informal practices and maintain the event's institutional framework. The new guidelines also discourage oversized gowns with long trains to ensure smooth movement on the red carpet. The rule change has already impacted some attendees; actress Halle Berry revealed that she had to change her planned outfit at the last minute to comply. This decision has sparked debate, with some questioning whether it protects the festival's image or limits freedom of expression. The festival's organizers maintain that the goal is not to regulate attire but to prohibit full nudity, in line with French law. The new dress code has added an unexpected layer to this year's Cannes Film Festival, raising questions about the balance between tradition, fashion, and artistic expression.