In recent times, mother-daughter appearances have been increasing on the red carpets. At the Cannes Film Festival more than anywhere else, these glamorous duos fascinate as much as they move, blending heritage, complicity, and the passing of the torch between generations.
This year, the Cannes Film Festival has brought together cinema, fashion, and luxury houses. But on the Croisette, another phenomenon has caught attention: mother-daughter appearances, becoming one of the most talked-about highlights of the red carpets. At Cannes, these walks up the steps take on an air of generational transmission, where the heirs of the stars gradually emerge under the flashes.
Among the memorable moments of this 2026 edition, the appearance of Bella Hadid alongside her mother Yolanda Hadid particularly caught the eye. The Chopard ambassador attended the luxury jewelry and watch house gala on May 18, accompanied by her mother, who was also a former model. The two women had not walked a red carpet together for four years. In Cannes, their natural complicity and coordinated elegance immediately captivated the photographers.
French cinema also had its moments. During the presentation of “Memory of a Girl,” Judith Godrèche caused a stir by appearing hand in hand with her daughter Tess Barthélemy. Under the photographers’ flashes, the duo embodied a modern and luminous image of French cinema. Between discreet grace and evident complicity, mother and daughter illuminated the Cannes red carpet, where they had walked together in 2024 to present the short film “Me Too.”
Les filles de stars prennent leur place
Beyond Cannes, this trend is now observed at major international events. The 2026 Met Gala provided a new illustration with Nicole Kidman and her daughter Sunday Rose. At only 17 years old, the teenager made her debut on the New York red carpet with her mother. Complicit looks, affectionate embrace: the two women displayed a touching closeness that immediately won over social media. Even Beyoncé made a noteworthy appearance, coming for the first time accompanied by her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. A highly remarked appearance that confirms that celebrity children are no longer just spectators of family fame: they themselves are becoming full-fledged media figures.
This moment has become viral where Blue Ivy refuses to take off her sunglasses on the red carpet of the Met Gala.
Long reserved for glamorous couples or prestigious castings, red carpets are now spaces where celebrities showcase their family ties. Particularly at Cannes, where each walk up the steps becomes an event, these duos embody a new vision of glamour: more affectionate, more generational, and sometimes even more spontaneous.
