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John Travolta rocks director's beret at Cannes
30 May
Summary
- John Travolta's beret at Cannes went viral after his directorial debut premiere.
- He explained the look was an homage to old-school directors and their style.
- Travolta received a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or award at the festival.
John Travolta recently captured attention at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his striking beret accessory. This distinctive style made a significant impact online following the premiere of his directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," on May 15.
Travolta wore a beret for the premiere of his film and the French thriller "Karma." He shared with CNN on May 18 that the beret was inspired by the classic attire of esteemed film directors. "I'm a director this time. You're an actor, play the part of a director. Look like an old school director," he stated.
He further elaborated that he sought inspiration from historical filmmakers to embody the role of a director. Travolta sported three different berets throughout the festival: ivory, navy, and black. He also received a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or award at the event.
Speaking with People on May 20, Travolta expressed his delight at the positive reception to his look. He noted the viral nature of his style, stating, "Once Vogue and Harper's Bazaar voted me the best dressed at Cannes, I went, 'Okay, we've arrived.'"
