Scarlett Johansson turned heads as she cosied up to her husband Colin Jost while celebrating Eleanor The Great aboard the RH Three yacht in Cannes on Wednesday.

The actress, 40, looked stunning in a black midi slip dress, layered effortlessly under a sleek black blazer.

She styled her golden locks in a chic updo and completed her look with a radiant makeup palette.

Meanwhile, Colin, 42, looked dapper in a navy suit paired with a crisp white polo shirt.

The loved-up couple looked happier than ever as they posed for a sweet snap at the back of the luxurious yacht.

They were joined by Scarlett’s co-stars and filmmakers including Pierre Cailliarec, Kara Durrett, Jonathan Lia, June Squibb, Keenan Flynn, Andrew Calof, Harry Jierjian, and Erin Kellyman.

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Scarlett Johansson turned heads as she cosied up to her husband Colin Jost while celebrating Eleanor The Great with her co-stars aboard the RH Three yacht in Cannes on Wednesday

The actress, 40, looked stunning in a black midi slip dress, layered effortlessly under a sleek black blazer

Theresa Flynn, Tyler Lewis, and Marcel Pariseau were also in attendance at the glamorous soirée.

The group appeared in high spirits as they enjoyed dinner aboard the yacht and celebrated the film into the night.

Just hours earlier, Scarlett looked as radiant as ever as she posed for portraits to promote her new film at the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress glowed in a grey Prada V-neck sweater paired with a satin skirt, flashing a bright smile as she posed on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

Keeping accessories to a minimum, Scarlett completed her chic look with a glowing makeup palette that enhanced her natural beauty.

Scarlett has had a packed schedule during the festival in the French Riviera, promoting her new film, which had its world premiere on May 20, 2025.

She made her directorial debut with the film which received a five-minute standing ovation and prompted ‘tears and cheers’ from the crowds. 

Eleanor The Great sees June’s character, who converted to Judaism upon marriage, join a Jewish seniors social group, before discovering it is specifically for Holocaust survivors.

They were joined by Scarlett’s co-stars and filmmakers including Pierre Cailliarec, Kara Durrett, Jonathan Lia, June Squibb, Keenan Flynn, Andrew Calof, Harry Jierjian, and Erin Kellyman L-R

Scarlett Johansson beaming with Marcel Pariseau

She posed for a snap with June and Erin, who both cut stylish figures at the party 

Theresa Flynn, Tyler Lewis, Jesse Burgum and Jonathan Lia were also at the glamorous event  L-R

Hoping to find companionship, Eleanor tells her friend Bessie’s devastating story about her family’s time in Auschwitz as if it is her own, before her lie spirals away from her in a very public way.

Scarlett described her directorial debut premiering at the film festival as a ‘dream come true’ and ‘surreal’ as she emotionally soaked up the positive reaction.

However, critics were less convinced as it received very mixed reviews, with some branding it ‘wobbly’ and ‘unconvincing’ while others were more impressed by the ‘powerful’ and ‘touching’ release.

The Hollywood Reporter led the charge in branding Scarlett’s debut as ‘wobbly’ and ‘unfulfilled’ as its critic concluded that the film ‘struggled to find its groove’ despite a hopeful character-driven plot.

‘The film lurches between comic set pieces and more dramatic beats, and while Johansson proves a competent helmer, it’s not enough to overcome some dizzying tonal imbalances,’ they wrote.

The Playlist was also left divided as it questioned whether viewers ‘expected more’ from Scarlett following her decades-long career as it described the plot as ‘episodic’.

‘Considering the lineage of filmmakers Johansson has worked with over her 25-year career, we dared to expect something more?’ they asked, before praising June for being the film’s saving grace.

Variety described the release as an ‘unconvincing crowd-pleaser’ and, though they praised June’s performance, it ultimately received a mixed verdict.

Just hours earlier, Scarlett looked as radiant as ever as she posed for portraits to promote her new film at the Cannes Film Festival 

The actress glowed in a grey Prada V-neck sweater paired with a satin skirt, flashing a bright smile as she posed on a balcony overlooking the ocean

Keeping accessories to a minimum, Scarlett completed her chic look with a glowing makeup palette that enhanced her natural beauty

Scarlett has had a packed schedule during the festival in the French Riviera, promoting her new film, which had its world premiere on May 20, 2025

‘The movie is an awards-season wannabe in every sense,’ critic Owen Gleiberman noted, adding that the movie is always ‘trying to squeeze a laugh out of you’.

But it wasn’t all bad news as the movie also received considerably more positive reviews from a range of other outlets, who praised its ‘power’ and raw emotion.

ᴅᴇᴀᴅline gushed over Scarlett’s ‘wonderful and richly textured’ debut and described Eleanor’s story as ‘beautifully realized’ as they were overcome with emotion.

‘There won’t be a dry eye in the house for this one,’ Pete Hammond wrote.

The Times were won over by Scarlett’s debut and critic Ed Potton insisted it hit ‘the jackpot combination of being tear-inducing and laugh-out-loud funny’.

This year’s Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films.

The film, which Scarlett directed from Tory Kamen’s screenplay, was met with a positive reception upon its premiere at Cannes, receiving a five-minute ovation

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.

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.

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But 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 per cent tariffs.

The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for US-based productions, rather than tariffs.

This year, some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known.

Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) have all unveiled their feature directorial debuts in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar section.

Many Cannes veterans have returned, including Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning), Robert De Niro – who received an honorary Palme d´Or 49 years after Taxi Driver premiered in Cannes – and Quentin Tarantino, who paid tribute to low-budget Western director George Sherman.

ELEANOR THE GREAT: WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING  

Variety

‘There’s no denying that as a character, Eleanor plays, giving Squibb an opportunity to strut her granny-with-an-atтιтude stuff. But you’re always aware that the movie is trying to squeeze a laugh out of you.’

The Hollywood Reporter

‘The film lurches between comic set pieces and more dramatic beats, and while Johansson proves a competent helmer, it’s not enough to overcome some dizzying tonal imbalances.’ 

The Playlist

‘Considering the lineage of filmmakers Johansson has worked with over her 25-year career, we dared to expect something more?’ 

The Times: Four stars

‘Johansson and her excellent cast nail the big moments and revel in the small ones.’

ᴅᴇᴀᴅline

‘Scarlett Johansson’s wonderful and richly textured feature directorial debut is a small but beautifully realized story of a 94-year-old woman.’