Kristen Stewart sparked controversy on Saturday as she walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, making inappropriate hand gestures to the crowd during the premiere of Fully Phil. The 26-year-old actress, known for her disdain for public life, was seen putting up two fingers and later a middle finger as she posed in a glittery red and black floor-length gown at the Palais des Festivals.
A History of Defiance
Stewart has long expressed her distaste for celebrity culture. In 2016, she made it part of her persona to flip off paparazzi, as reported by The Cut. Her behaviour at Cannes suggests little has changed; she trudged down the carpet in black tennis boots, seemingly unenthusiastic about the event.
Co-Star Emma Mackey Steals the Show
In contrast, Emma Mackey, who plays La fille du marais in the film, dazzled in a figure-hugging, floor-length gown with a cut-out panel at the waist. Her dress featured a meter-long train, a high neck, and 80s-inspired padded shoulders, exuding glamour.
The pair were joined by co-stars Charlotte Le Bon, Woody Harrelson, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim, alongside director Quentin Dupieux.
About Fully Phil
The comedy follows a wealthy American industrialist whose trip to Paris with his estranged daughter Madeleine (Stewart) goes awry due to French cuisine, a vintage horror film, and a meddling hotel worker.
Stewart's Recent Photocall Look
Earlier, Stewart turned heads at a photocall in a sheer grey co-ord with a plunging neckline and matching skirt, both adorned with bejewelled pockets. She styled her dark locks into a mullet and wore casual trainers.
Haunted by Princess Diana
Stewart, who portrayed Princess Diana in the 2021 film Spencer, revealed she remains emotionally affected by the late royal. She told the Daily Telegraph: 'I still am. I can't drive round this city, and Paris for that matter, without thinking about her. All the love that poured out of this woman… I can cry about her at any moment.'
She initially doubted director Pablo Larrain's decision to cast her, saying: 'I told Pablo he was insane and he should probably hire someone else, but he refused to accept that. There were some massive distinctions between her and me.' Larrain persevered, seeing 'a little bit of overlap in terms of [their] experience'.
