Elle Fanning, Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, & More Join L'Oreal Family for Cannes Film Festival Events

Elle Fanning, Viola Davis, and Simone Ashley all glammed up for a night out at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with their L’Oreal Paris family.

The ladies stepped out to attend the premiere of the movie The Mastermind on Friday night (May 23) in Cannes, France.

Also in attendance were L’Oreal family members Alia Bhatt, Gillian Anderson, and Amy Jackson.

Later in the night, all of the women changed into new outfits to attend the L’Oreal – Lights on Women Award. Viola, who was joined by husband Julius Tennon, was this year’s juror and presented the 2025 award to one standout female director from the Cannes Short Film Competition or La Cinef selection.

L’Oreal is celebrating its 28th year as the official makeup partner of the Cannes Film Festival and this is the fifth anniversary of the Lights on Women’s Worth Award.

FYI: Elle is wearing a custom Valentino Haute Couture dress, Le Silla shoes, and Cartier jewelry at the festival. She’s wearing a black Givenchy look at the L’Oreal event. Viola is wearing a Gucci gown at the festival. She is wearing Calvin Klein Collection at the L’Oreal event. Simone is wearing a Vivienne Westwood dress and Aquazzura shoes at the festival.

Check out all of the photos from the two events in the gallery…