The gala brought together a constellation of stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Ciara, Heidi Klum, Odell Beckham Jr., Naomi Campbell, Michelle Rodriguez, and many more. Guests were treated to electric performances by Ciara, Adam Lambert (with a surprise appearance by Queen’s Roger Taylor), and a show-stopping finale from Duran Duran.
One of the evening’s highlights was the “From Cannes With Love” fashion
show curated by Carine Roitfeld. Featuring looks from Dior, Chanel,
Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Jacquemus, and more—with couture latex by
Atsuko Kudo and Haute Joaillerie by Chopard, the show paid tribute to
the mystique of international spy thrillers. Models like Barbara Palvin
and Valery Kaufman brought the runway to life.
The live auction, led by the iconic Simon de Pury, featured standout items like artworks by George Condo and Adrien Brody, Chopard jewelry, and even a walk-on role in a Spike Lee film, complete with Knicks courtside seats, courtesy of Lee himself.
With heartfelt tributes, fierce bidding, and unforgettable performances, the amfAR Gala Cannes once again proved that the red carpet can be a path to real impact, moving closer to an AIDS-free world, one glamorous evening at a time.