Cate Blanchett made heads turn in an elegant at the red carpet premiere of her new film The Apprentice at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2024.
The actress wore an off-shoulder, black and white ensemble by Jean Paul Gaultier. But that's not why Blanchett's choice of outfit is making headlines.
The actress, with her stunning ensemble made use of the red carpet to show her solidarity with Palestine. The dress had a special significance as it had a shade of green added in the inner layer of the skirt- the coulours are all part of the Palestinian flag - if one includes the red from the red carpet as well.
The star topped off her look with a necklace made from repurposed pearls and diamonds.
This is not the first time that Blanchett has spoken in favour of Palestine. Back in November, a month after the breakout of the war, the actress and the goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) addressed the European Parliament, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.