Unless you’ve been avoiding social media for the past two days (in which case, I am kind of jealous), chances are you’ve seen Bella Hadid blow the beauty world’s minds with her 2025 Cannes Film Festival Look.
Radiant tan skin, long honey blonde hair, nude glossy lip – Bella Hadid was the epitome of hot girl energy wearing a simple Saint Laurent black gown and gigantic 118.68-carat emerald earrings. The ultimate little black dress, Hadid’s gown featured a daring thigh high slit, cowl neckline and elegant low back.
Her skin barring look comes at a time when the Cannes Film Festival is facing serious controversy for their announcement to ban nudity and long trains on the red carpet – a staple for many of the A-celebrities who have graced the carpet over the years.
While Bella Hadid once again brought the fashion heat to the Cannes carpet (we cannot forget her incredible Schiaparelli gown circa 2021), it was her glam that got the internet talking this year. But why does this look feel so familiar?
Let’s go back to 2005, Rachael McAdams steps out onto the Late Night with Conan O’Brien stage, looking like a tan goddess with bright honey highlights and a pinky nude lip – a look that has been a staple reference on Pinterest boards ever since. Hot into the Notebook Press tour, McAdams was the spitting image of beauty from the mid 2000s era, with IT girls Jessica Alba, Ashley Simpson, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian all sporting the bronzed look.
The low-contrast, golden hues evoking the classic girl next door look stand in stark contrast to the editorial, sharp, edgy looks that Bella Hadid normally serves. She is approachable, softer, feminine, a move we have seen from many actresses in Hollywood who are vying for the next ‘hot girl in town’ accolade (we are looking at you Jennier Lawrence circa 2011).
Let’s face it, while we adore the avant garde fashion from the Met Gala or the messy rebellious energy of Brat Girl Summer. Sometimes nothing works better than a glowy tan, soft blonde waves, brown smokey eye, natural nude lip, and a classic LBD to say hey world I am hot.
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