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Keke Palmer Says She Gets Recognized Most for Viral “Sorry to This Man” Meme
The I Love Boosters star reflects on major career moments, including Hustlers, Nope, and her unforgettable appearance on Vanity Fair’s lie detector test.
By Savannah Walsh

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CANNES 2026
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Through Photographer Victoria Stevens’s Lens
See intimate portraits of Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder, Will Sharpe, and more.
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By Hillary BusisPhotography by Victoria Stevens

ENTERTAINMENT
How Kane Parsons Brought the Backrooms Meme to the Silver Screen
Parsons’s viral videos landed him a directing gig with A24 at just 19 years old. He talks to VF about how he built one of the internet’s favorite myths into a feature film.
By Olivia Tauber
CANNES 2026
Cannes 2026: Fjord Claims The Palme d'Or
For 12 days, VF brought you inside the year’s most glamorous film festival, from the first film to the announcement of the Palme d’Or.

CANNES 2026
AI Companies Infiltrate Cannes—but Creatives Say Resistance Still Remains
Darren Aronofsky, Steven Soderbergh, Guillermo del Toro, and other Hollywood power players share their candid thoughts on AI with Vanity Fair.
By Rebecca Ford
Cannes 2026
2026 Cannes Film Festival: See All The Winners
The winners of the 79th Cannes Film Festival—including the much coveted Palme d’Or—were announced Saturday night.
By Eve Batey
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CANNES 2026
The 19 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Chloé Zhao, Kristen Stewart, Ruth Negga and more stars displayed style with bravado at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, as opposed to simply fashion at face value.
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By José Criales-Unzueta
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CANNES 2026
All the Fashion From the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Catch up on all the photo-call and red carpet looks from the 12-day celebration of cinema along the French Riviera.
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By Maggie Coughlan, Kia D. Goosby, and Miles Pope

Cannes 2026
Princess Diana's Nieces Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer Shine at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Diana's twin nieces, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer, attended the screening of romantic drama Coward at the Cannes Film Festival.
By Séraphine Roger

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CANNES 2026
All the Looks From the amfAR Gala Cannes
On Thursday, stars step out in style for the annual HIV/AIDS research fundraiser.
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By Maggie Coughlan, Kia D. Goosby, and Miles Pope
CANNES 2026
Steven Soderbergh Defends Using AI in John Lennon Documentary: “I’m a Believer in Exploration”
His new film, John Lennon: The Last Interview, uses archival photos and AI-generated videos as visuals to go along with a revealing radio interview that Lennon and Yoko Ono did on the day of his death.
By Rebecca Ford
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Cannes Film Festival
Bella Hadid Pays Homage to Jane Birkin on Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet
The model arrived on the red carpet sporting an almost identical look to one worn by the 1960s film legend.
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By Alfredo Toriello
EXCLUSIVE
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Jury—and Gets A Special Assist from Chanel
The fashion brand is partnering with the Festival by awarding its winners with a special token.
By José Criales-Unzueta
casting call
James Bond Auditions Are Officially Underway, and These Actors May Be at the Top of the List
After years of speculation and an unending well of rumors, casting director Nina Gold has finally begun testing candidates to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. Here’s who oddsmakers think might make the cut.
By Chris Murphy
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CANNES 2026
Aboard Graydon Carter’s Party for Avedon
The former Vanity Fair editor hosted an intimate luncheon on the 367-foot Burgess yacht Renaissance to celebrate Ron Howard’s documentary about the late photographer.
By Clara Molot
CANNES 2026
Miles Teller Had Imposter Syndrome While Playing a Dad in Paper Tiger
The actor, who stars in the new James Gray movie that debuted at the festival, also shares an update on the Michael sequel.
By Rebecca Ford

in conversation
How David Koepp Got Steven Spielberg’s New Movie Right
The man behind Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, and Mission: Impossible goes deep on his craft; his new movie with Spielberg, Disclosure Day; and whether he thinks aliens are really out there.
By Darryn King

CANNES 2026
Ron Howard and Natasha Lyonne Celebrate After Cannes Film Festival Premiere of Avedon
Vanity Fair and Imagine Documentaries celebrated the new documentary about the iconic photographer Richard Avedon, directed by Howard.
By Rebecca Ford

CANNES 2026
Julianne Moore Makes a Powerful Argument for Female-Led Stories: “I’m Always Looking for Women”
While receiving this year’s Kering Women in Motion award in Cannes, the celebrated actor dismissed the insidious assumption “that women’s stories are less interesting or smaller.”
By John Ross

CANNES 2026
At Vanity Fair’s Cannes Dinner, Tetou Snaps Back to Life as Darren Aronofsky, Chloé Zhao and Jordan Firstman Hold Court
On Saturday night, the directors joined actors, business moguls, and the cast of the forthcoming season of White Lotus, for Vanity Fair's dinner, co-hosted by Meta.
By Clara Molot
Cannes 2026
Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo Join Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen at Cannes 2026 for The Beloved
Buzz is high for the world premiere of the paternal-filial drama.
By Diego Parrado