Dakota Johnson is in Cannes for the first time this year. She’s joked in press that she’s considered more of an Italian actress, given that she’s filmed several times in Italy and she’s premiered films at the Venice Film Festival. She seems to be enjoying her time in Cannes! She was outfitted exclusively in Gucci, because she’s been a brand ambassador for the fashion house for more than a decade. Her Gucci looks have been surprisingly controversial – she wore a “naked dress” at the Kering Women In Motion event, but I didn’t see the big deal – there was clearly some lining and undergarments happening, and you couldn’t really see anything.
If anything, I found Dakota’s Gucci gown at last night’s Splitsville premiere much more controversial – the pale pink with spangles/fringe, with her too-long hair mimicking the fringe. It’s supposed to read as willowy, but it feels one-note, in a way. Plus, I have an issue with the bust of this dress! And the color – Gucci does a lot of things wrong, but they’re usually not afraid of color, and this pale pink was so boring.
Dakota went to Cannes to premiere Splitsville, about two couples (who are all friends) and at least one couple is getting a divorce. It’s Dakota once again giving relatively new filmmakers a shot, and Splitsville was well-received in Cannes. The audience gave them an eight-minute standing ovation.
Meanwhile, one of Dakota’s costars is Adria Arjona, who wore Louis Vuitton at the premiere. Adria also turned up with her boyfriend… Jason Momoa. It’s been a minute since I’ve followed Momoa’s post-Lisa Bonet love life, and I’ll admit, I had no idea he was dating this woman.
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- The “Splitsville” photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Festival de Cannes 2025 – photocall Splitsville – Adria Arjona , Dakota Johnson,Image: 1000984089, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Lionel Guericolas/Avalon
- Dakota Johnson seen on the Red Carpet for Highest 2 Lowest during the 78th Festival de Cannes (Cannes International Film Festival) at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, , France on 19 May 2025. Picture,Image: 1001042761, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: World Rights – Julie Edwards/Avalon.Red, Model Release: no, Credit line: Julie Edwards/Avalon
- Dakota Johnson of “Splitsville” attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France.,Image: 1001046508, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Olivier Huitel/Avalon
- Dakota Johnson seen at the Photocall for Splitsville during the 78th Festival de Cannes (Cannes International Film Festival) at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, , France on 19 May 2025. Picture,Image: 1001057069, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: World Rights – Julie Edwards/Avalon.Red, Model Release: no, Credit line: Julie Edwards/Avalon
- Kering Women In Motion dinner at 78th Cannes Film Festival Featuring: Dakota Johnson Where: Cannes, France When: 18 May 2025 Credit: Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/Abaca Press/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
- Celebrities attend the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival Featuring: Dakota Johnson Where: Cannes, Italy When: 19 May 2025 Credit: IPA/INSTARimages **UK, USA AND AUSTRALIA RIGHTS ONLY**
- Celebrities attend the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival Featuring: Dakota Johnson Where: Cannes, France When: 19 May 2025 Credit: Doug Peters/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
- Celebrities attend the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival Featuring: Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa Where: Cannes, France When: 19 May 2025 Credit: Dave Bedrosian/Future Image/Cover Images **NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN GERMANY**
- Celebrities attend the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere during the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival Featuring: Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa Where: Cannes, France When: 19 May 2025 Credit: Dave Bedrosian/Future Image/Cover Images **NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN GERMANY**
I love both Dakota and Adria’s dresses, but I would not be able to stop yanking them up. Kudos to them if they managed to wear them gracefully.
I surprisingly like it since I usually hate fringe and that pepto pink color
Same here. With this description alone I was ready to dislike it. Seeing the picture, I think she pulls it off very elegantly.
Ugh, I loved the pink dress, I am so basic 😭😭 I couldn’t pull it off, but I think she wore it very well.
Same me too. It was also giving me Cher vibes…if Cher had had bangs.
I really liked the pink too. But the whole ‘falling down’ thing with both gowns would drive me nuts.
I like both of Dakota’s looks and Adria’s dress. Adria is in Andor and she’s really good.
I think Dakota still looks beautiful. With that said, I often forget she exists. I feel like the industry wanted her to happen but it never quite took off. I also think she’s very attractive for a regular person but if not a nepo baby she would not get the parts she does…
I think the Italians like her because she gives out Monica Bellucci vibes though with smaller tits.
Both dresses are fine. Nothing extraordinary but she doesn’t have her mother’s aplomb. Nor insecurities.
Or hopefully addictions
I was ready to hate the fringe dress, but I actually quite like it. kudos to Dakota for keeping her natural breasts. Her foundation garments stand out too much in the “naked” dress. I like her hair better there, though. The bangs are tough.
When did Jason Momoa get grizzled and portly 😭
Jason Momoa is dating Bix Caleen?!?!?!
Just finished Andor.
@Ariel my reaction was similar – Aquaman is dating Bix!
I 💚 Dakota’s looks…The body is banging & the fits highlight that…and she’s one of my fave actresses so happy to see her in Cannes
Also like the pink dress. Like the idea behind the naked dress but the granny panties are just fugly. I really enjoy Dakota. She’s got a great ‘don’t give a f*ck’ vibe in her interviews. She’s never boring.
When she gave Ellen shit after Ellen’s shit I definitely developed a soft spot for her. And her mcm home featured in AD was absolutely gorgeous.
With the dark hair she has a nice contrast for the pink dress. I know she is not well liked but I think her charming and she looks even in a “naked” (eyeroll) dress still classy enough.
I want to like the pink dress but I just don’t. I think it’s the fringe + the pink, the fringe in a neutral would be great OR the pink sequins without the fringe. But Dakota wears it very well anyway.
As the Fug girls would say…”hoik”!
I like the fringy pink dress only because Dakota looks good in it. Don’t know if many could.
I actually think the dress is kind of fun. And she’s gorgeous, so she pulls it off.
If you want to call anything one-note, it’s Dakota Johnson’s acting, let’s be real.