14.05.2026 14:31
At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Turkish actors entered an elegance contest. While many famous names from Hande Erçel to Demet Özdemir appeared on the red carpet, the most talked-about name of the night was 47-year-old Özgü Namal. Drawing attention with her grace and natural beauty, Namal’s style overshadowed the young stars.
The Cannes Film Festival made headlines this year not only for its films but also for the star parade on the red carpet. One of the most striking moments of the festival was the elegance competition among Turkish actors. At the event attended by Hande Erçel, Demet Özdemir, Gülsim Ali, Sümeyye Aydoğan, Melisa Aslı Pamuk, and Özgü Namal, all eyes were on the Turkish stars.
ÖZGÜ NAMAL
The name that left a mark on the night was Özgü Namal. The famous actress, who attended Cannes with the team that achieved Golden Bear success at the Berlin Film Festival with the film "Yellow Envelopes," mesmerized on the red carpet with her earth-toned strapless dress.
Namal, who left her hair naturally open and completed her look with simple accessories, received great admiration for her timeless beauty. Posing sincerely for the cameras, the actress garnered comments on social media such as "She outshone the young stars."
HANDE ERÇEL
Hande Erçel, who has become one of the most sought-after names at international events in recent years, walked the Cannes red carpet for the third time.
The actress, who drew attention with her gold-toned form-fitting dress, natural makeup, and bold jewelry choice, became one of the most talked-about names on the red carpet. Her look, prepared with her new style consultant, received full marks from her fans.
DEMET ÖZDEMİR
Demet Özdemir, who is experiencing one of the brightest periods of her career with the series "Eşref Rüya," made her mark on the night with her white and elegant choice.
The actress, who stood out with her look reminiscent of swan elegance, was shown among the most stylish names on the red carpet.
SÜMEYYE AYDOĞAN
Sümeyye Aydoğan, who has been in the spotlight with her recent projects, chose a bold red-toned dress for Cannes. However, the actress's style divided social media users.
While some users found the look ordinary, others argued that it highlighted her natural beauty.
GÜLSİM ALİ
Gülsim Ali, who reached a large fan base with the series "Gönül Dağı," also appeared on the Cannes red carpet.
While the famous actress's simple and minimal style drew attention, some fashion commentators found her choice too safe.
MELİSA ASLI PAMUK
Melisa Aslı Pamuk, who has been away from screens for a long time, added a different touch to Cannes elegance with her dark green fishtail strapless dress.
The elegant appearance of the actress, who was Miss Turkey 2011, received praise from her followers.