Emma Watson Makes Rare Appearance for 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Prior to her time in Cannes, Emma was spotted over the Valentine’s Day weekend at the 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Oakland, Calif. In a clip shot by the ESPN TikTok account, the Circle actress was dressed casual in an all-black outfit as she blew a kiss to the camera.

 

Emma Watson arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Emma—who graduated from Brown University in 2014—made it clear that she’s happy with her decision to fall back from the public eye and acting after years of being into the spotlight.

Emma Watson arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

“I get a front row seat [with] some of the most successful, beautiful, incredible people in the world,” she explained to British Vogue in 2023. “And when you have that seat it becomes very, very clear that there is just absolutely no level of success that will make you in any way happy or content if you do not like who you are or enjoy what you're doing when no one's watching.”

Keep reading for more stars at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival…

Angelina Jolie at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Angelina Jolie

The actress shimmered in a strapless Brunello Cucinelli fall 2025 gown.

Kristen Stewart at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Kristen Stewart

The Twilight alum held on tight like a spider monkey at the Breaking Through The Lens event hosted by Campari.

Robert De Niro, Tiffany Chen Attend Cannes Film Festival

 

Robert De Niro & Tiffany Chen

The Goodfellas actor walked the red carpet with his girlfriend of four years in matching black ensembles. 

Eva Longoria Attends Cannes Film Festival

 

Eva Longoria

The Desperate Housewives alum dazzled on the red carpet in a metallic gold and black Tamara Ralph gown. 

Alessandra Ambrosio

 

Alessandra Ambrosio

Green with envy! The Brazilian model dressed to impress in an emerald green Zuhair Murad gown.

Julia Garner Attends Cannes Film Festival

 

Julia Garner

The Inventing Anna star brought a stark contrast to the bright red carpet with a shimmery, sheer black Gucci gown. 

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

 

Barbara Palvin & Dylan Sprouse

The model and the Disney Channel alum was living the suite life at Campari's party during the film festival.

Juliette Binoche

 

Juliette Binoche

The English Patient actress donned a buttery yellow jumpsuit from the Jacquemys Fall 2024 collection ahead of the film festival, where she served as jury president. 

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz arrive at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz

The model and her husband matched in all black while stepping out in Cannes ahead of the annual film event. 

Bella Hadid arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Bella Hadid

The Orebella founder debuted a new blond 'do while stepping out in all white ahead of the festival. 

Jeremy Strong arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Jeremy Strong

The Succession alum looked chic sporting gray while posing for photogs. 

Halle Berry arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Halle Berry

The Oscar winner waved to fans while rocking a gorgeous frilled ensemble ahead of the film festival. 

Irina Shayk arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Irina Shayk

The model posed with fans while out and about in the French city.

Andie MacDowell arrives at Cannes Film Festival 2025

 

Andie MacDowell

The Groundhog Day actress was a vision in black when arriving in France. 

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