On Wednesday evening, Hollywood legend Jane Fonda once again dazzled at the Cannes Film Festival, making a stunning impression with her fashion choices.
Following her red carpet appearance on Tuesday, the 88-year-old actress returned to the spotlight to commemorate her two-decade partnership with L’Oreal.
As a brand ambassador since 2006, Fonda showcased her timeless elegance and youthful appearance.
She exuded sophistication in a tailored white blazer adorned with intricate beading, paired with gold heels that added a touch of height.
Renowned for her enduring collaboration with L’Oreal, Jane often represents their Age Perfect skincare range, which caters to mature skin.
During the event, she delivered a speech and later hosted a dinner alongside fellow ambassador Gong Li.
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda continued to up the fashion stakes at the Cannes Film Festival
After walking the red carpet on Tuesday, Jane, 88, was back on the scene again, this time to celebrate her 20-year partnership with L’Oreal
The Chinese actress marked three decades with the brand. She has served as a global ambassador since 1997.
Jane’s trip to Cannes comes just days after the death of her ex-husband, Ted Turner.
The Oscar winner, who was married to the CNN founder from 1991 to 2001, had earlier taken to social media to share a moving tribute following his death at the age of 87 on May 6.
Remembering him as ‘deeply romantic and swashbuckling’, she praised his ‘brilliant mind’ and ‘vulnerability’ while reflecting on their complex decade-long marriage.
A cause of death was not disclosed, though Ted had previously battled the neurodegenerative condition Lewy body dementia.
Despite the personal loss, Jane arrived at the Palais des Festivals looking every inch the screen legend, flashing her trademark megawatt smile as she stepped onto the red carpet.
Dressed in a floor-length black sequined gown, the Oscar winner embodied Old Hollywood glamour.
She shared the red carpet with fellow Hollywood icon Dame Joan Collins, who looked sensational in a white gown paired with a diamond necklace and black gloves.
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The actress, who has been an ambassador for the brand since 2006, showed off her age defying looks
Jane cut a chic figure in a fitted white blazer which was embellished with beaded detailing and added a boost to her height with gold heels
Chinese actress Gong, meanwhile, marked three decades with the brand. She has served as a global ambassador since 1997
(L-R) Aja Naomi King, Alia Bhatt, Charlotte Cardin, Jane, Gong, Yasmine Sabri, Heidi Klum, Araya Hargate, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Nychaa
Jane cut a chic figure in a fitted white blazer which was embellished with beaded detailing and added a boost to her height with gold heels
Jane Fonda dazzled at the 79th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on Tuesday, making a striking public appearance just six days after the death of her ex-husband, Ted Turner
Elsewhere in Cannes, Gillian Anderson arrived for the premiere of A Woman’s Life
The actress caught the eye in a pale pink dress with dazzling beads
Gillian accessorised with a silver handbag and rose gold heels
Jane’s glamorous appearance comes after her heartfelt tribute to Turner, where she wrote in part, ‘MY IMMEDIATE THOUGHTS ABOUT TED. He swept into my life, a gloriously handsome, deeply romantic, swashbuckling pirate and I’ve never been the same.
‘He needed me. No one had ever let me know they needed me, and this wasn’t your average human being that needed me, this was the creator of CNN, and Turner Classic Movies, who had won the America’s Cup as the world’s greatest sailor. He had a big life, a brilliant mind and a soaring sense of humor.
‘He could also take care of me. That was new as well. To be needed and cared for simultaneously is transformative.
‘Ted Turner helped me believe in myself’ she continued, ‘he gave me confidence. I think I did the same for him, but that’s what women are raised to do. Men like Ted aren’t supposed to express need and vulnerability. That was Ted’s greatest strength, I believe.’
