Tom Cruise shared an affectionate moment with his co-star Hayley Atwell on the red carpet at the premiere of of his new movie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning during Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.
The actress, 43, is the leading lady of the film and has reprised her role as Grace, a former thief turned IMF agent and ally to Tom’s Ethan Hunt.
And the duo seemed to be on cloud nine as they posed for snaps together at the star-studded screening.
One sweet moment saw Tom lean over to whisper something into Hayley’s ear before she burst into laughter.
She also stopped for a second to excitedly flaunt her incredible dress as Tom, 62, watched on.
Hayley looked nothing short of sensational as she stepped out in a red mermaid style tiered gown.
Tom Cruise shared an affectionate moment with his co-star Hayley Atwell on the red carpet at the premiere of of his new movie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning during Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday
The actress, 43, is the leading lady of the film and has reprised her role as Grace, a former thief turned IMF agent and ally to Tom’s Ethan Hunt
And the duo seemed to be on cloud nine as they posed for snaps together at the star-studded screening
The stunning dress featured a plunging neckline and more additional material at the waist, making a statement at the glitzy event.
Hayley wore her dark tresses pulled back into a neat bun and accesorised with silver diamond drop earrings.
She added a glamorous palette of makeup and opted for no necklace, instead letting the incredible gown speak for itself.
Meanwhile, Tom looked dapper as ever in a black and white tuxedo complete with a bowtie and his iconic sunglᴀsses.
The Hollywood actor’s much-anticipated eighth and final instalment of Mission Impossible is one of the earlier premieres on this year’s Cannes calendar.
The film, which has faced multiple delays, is finally due to hit cinemas on May 23 2025.
Tom arrived solo in Cannes and is yet to be joined by his new girlfriend Ana de Armas, 37, despite multiple outings together in recent months.
This year’s Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films.
Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end.
One sweet moment saw Tom lean over to whisper something into Hayley’s ear before she burst into laughter
She also stopped for a second to excitedly flaunt her incredible dress as Tom, 62, watched on
Hayley looked nothing short of sensational as she stepped out in a red mermaid style tiered gown
The stunning dress featured a plunging neckline and more additional material at the waist, making a statement at the glitzy event
They posed up a storm for the sea of pH๏τographers at the event
Hayley wore her dark tresses pulled back into a neat bun and accesorised with silver diamond drop earrings
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Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories.
‘You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,’ says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with ‘The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil´s dictatorship.
‘You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because it´s quite intense – not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.’
Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies “produced in Foreign Lands” will face 100% tariffs.
The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural insтιтutions.
The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival.
In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name.
This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) will all be unveiling their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section.
Many Cannes veterans are back, too, including Tom, Robert De Niro – who´s to receive an honorary Palme d´Or 49 years after Taxi Driver premiered in Cannes – and Quentin Tarantino, to pay tribute to low-budget Western director George Sherman.
They made sure to share jokes as they walked the carpet
She added a glamorous palette of makeup and opted for no necklace, instead letting the incredible gown speak for itself
Meanwhile, Tom looked dapper as ever in a black and white tuxedo complete with a bowtie and his iconic sunglᴀsses
The Hollywood actor’s much-anticipated eighth and final instalment of Mission Impossible is one of the earlier premieres on this year’s Cannes calendar
Meanwhile Scarlett’s directorial debut Eleanor The Great, will be unveiled on May 20.
However, in the wake of his legal battle with former co-star Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni is not expected to attend.
Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette.
But new nudity rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency,’ have been implemented at this year’s festival.
According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for ‘naked dresses’ – namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal – on the red carpet.
‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,’ states a Cannes festival document.
‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’
The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter – released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour.
The film, which has faced multiple delays, is finally due to hit cinemas on May 23 2025
Tom arrived solo in Cannes and is yet to be joined by his new girlfriend Ana de Armas, 37, despite multiple outings together in recent months (pictured with Hayley)
The duo joined the rest of the cast as they made their way inside
Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes.
It’s understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles.
Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, ‘with or without a heel’, will also be permitted.
While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement.
Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions
Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements.
In 2021, American supermodel Bella Hadid bared her cleavage in a plunging black gown while attending a screening of Tre Piani (Three Floors).
She pulled a similar stunt three years later, with guests at the 2024 gala left speechless after she attended the premiere of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice completely braless beneath a sheer brown evening dress.
