Helen Mirren Attends the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Sparking Buzz over Her Necklace – Photos
A celebrated screen icon captivated onlookers with a glittering accessory that stole more than just the spotlight.
Dame Helen Mirren appeared at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2025, for the premiere of “La Venue De L’avenir.” She quickly drew attention for her bold elegance, especially due to one standout accessory.
The actress walked the red carpet in a custom Badgley Mischka gown that marked the final design by founders Mark Badgley and James Mischka.
The sleek dress featured long sleeves, sharp shoulders, and a floor-length hem with a short train. At the waist, a sweeping aquamarine sash tied in a bow trailed behind her.
However, the main piece was the necklace, known as the Marina collier by Margot McKinney. At its center was a 241.14-carat seafoam aquamarine gem mined in the 1980s and left in its rough state until selected for this design.
The piece also featured diamonds, sapphires, green beryls, and 25 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls. It made its public debut earlier this year as part of McKinney’s TEFAF Maastricht exhibition in the Netherlands, where it was presented as one of her masterworks.
While many praised the overall look, online reactions were split. On Instagram, one person wrote, “Wow huge”, and another declared, “That necklace!”
Others admired the finer details, with one netizen adding, “Beautiful necklace— looks really heavy,” and another sharing, “She looks amazing. She could be a Tiffany cake ❤️❤️❤️.”
However, criticism surfaced too. “She is gorgeous but quite too much thinks on” [sic], one fan noted. Another shared, “Lose the necklace. Too much going on. The person is lost in the look. The hat, the bow, the necklace – simply too much.”
One netizen wrote, “The length of the gown is ridiculous,” and another stated, “Fashion like this is entertaining not practical. [sic]”
One person remarked, “Wow ! What a great plastic surgery ! [sic] She looks amazing!” — a comment which echoes recent praise for Kris Jenner‘s look.
While some may not have liked the entire look, many loved the actress’s fashion choices. One fan praised, “You have the best style! 😍👌”, while another simply called the look “Magnificent.”
As the festival wraps up this weekend, Mirren’s statement-making appearance stands as one of the red carpet’s defining fashion moments.
Check out her stunning necklace from Cannes below:
Mirren poses with theatrical flair, one arm outstretched, the other holding a bag. Her aquamarine sash and sparkling necklace pop vividly against the red carpet, turning her into a living jewel amid the bold contrast.
Helen Mirren attends the “La Venue De L’avenir” (Colours of Time) red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2025. She wears a structured black ensemble paired with a sweeping floral fascinator and a show-stopping gem-and-pearl necklace.
Mirren stuns in a structured black gown cinched with a bright aqua sash. Her statement necklace, anchored by a seafoam aquamarine gem, sparkles with sapphires, diamonds, green beryls, and bold baroque pearls, making a dramatic and elegant impression.
Mirren’s serene smile radiates composure, while her necklace commands attention like a regal crest. With its cascade of luminous stones and pearls, the piece mirrors her presence — both unmistakably the centerpiece in a sea of flashbulbs.
Mirren strikes a statuesque pose with one hand elegantly resting at her waist, fingers softly fanned to reveal a flash of rings and dark polish. Her stance exudes poise and control, lending regal authority to the drama of her hat and the luminous cascade of jewels at her neckline.
Mirren poses alongside Cara Delevingne, both exuding poise and charm. While Delevingne looks polished in her strapless black gown and sheer gloves, adorned with a vivid emerald and diamond necklace, it’s Mirren’s commanding cascade of seafoam jewels and pearls that steals the spotlight.
Mirren stands flanked by Aishwarya Rai and Delevingne in a trio of glamour. Rai’s look is all elegance with her sweeping ivory shawl draped over a sequined black gown, her bold red lips and side-swept waves completing the timeless effect. Yet even amid the striking trio, Mirren’s ornate necklace remains the undeniable centerpiece.
With a wave of the hand and a serene smile, Mirren commands the red carpet like a true empress—her towering statement necklace echoing her poise, regality, and unspoken command of the room.
The soft tilt of her head, the graceful lift of her fingers—every motion from Mirren is worthy of a crown. Her necklace, bold and baroque, feels less like an accessory and more like an extension of her majestic flair.
