The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival is kicking off on May 8, and we can't wait to see all the sexy celebrities hit the red carpet. Before we catch a glimpse of our favorite stars in the South of France, though, we're taking a look back at all the glamorous actors and actresses who have attended the eccentric cinema event [1] in years past. There have been plenty of great moments to capture, including the star-packed red carpets, Brad Pitt [2] and Angelina Jolie [3]'s photo-op back in 2009, and then-couple Johnny Depp [4] and Kate Moss [5]'s sweet PDA in 1998. Scroll through to see all the famous faces, and make sure to check back for all the updates straight from Cannes, where we'll be covering the most exciting premieres and parties.
In 2016, Ryan Gosling [7] and Matt Bomer were a sight for sore eyes at the screening of The Nice Guys.
Rihanna [8] was a vision in white at the screening of Okja in 2017.
Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman [9] hugged it out on the red carpet in 2017.
Robert Pattinson [10] flashed a sexy smile at the Good Time screening in 2017.
Will Smith [11] and Jessica Chastain dressed to the nines for the amfAR Gala in 2017.
Bella Hadid struck a pose at the Fashion For Relief bash in 2017.
In 2016, Naomi Watts [12] and Susan Sarandon shared a cute moment on the red carpet.
Kim Kardashian [13] shone bright at a party in 2016.
Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen were too cute for words at the festival in 2017.
Uma Thurman [14] made a sparkly appearance at the closing ceremony in 2017.
Eva Longoria [15], David Beckham [16], and Jose Antonio Baston all posed for a selfie on the red carpet in 2017.
Paul Dano and Jake Gyllenhaal [17] poked fun at each other at the Okja photo call in 2017.
Emily Ratajkowski clearly wanted all eyes on her at the Loveless screening in 2017.
Alessandra Ambrosio, Karlie Kloss, Bella Hadid, and Izabel Goulart steamed up the amfAR AIDS Gala in 2016.
Paris Hilton [18] and Chris Zylka kissed like nobody was watching at the amfAR Gala in 2017.
Naomie Harris looked radiant at the debut of Ismael's Ghosts in 2017.
Edgar Ramirez and Ana de Armas shared a sweet embrace at the Hands of Stone photo call in 2016.
Eva Longoria [19], Julianne Moore, and Salma Hayek [20] had a girls' night out at the Vanity Fair and HBO party in 2017.
Chris Pine [21] nearly blinded us with his gorgeous appearance in 2016.
In 2017, Kristen Stewart [22] was all smiles on the red carpet.
Kendall Jenner got all glammed up for the 120 Beats Per Minute premiere in 2017.
Lily-Rose Depp looked beautiful on the red carpet in 2017.
Victoria Beckham [23] was glowing on the red carpet in 2016.
Helen Mirren [24] dressed in all black for the debut of The Unknown Girl in 2016.
Anna Kendrick [25] and Justin Timberlake [26] attended the premiere of Cafe Society in 2016.
Shia LaBeouf [27] busted a move at the premiere of American Honey in 2016.
Blake Lively [28] showed off her baby bump at the festival in 2016.
Amal Clooney stepped out to support George at the debut of Money Monster in 2016.
Kristen Stewart [29] and Blake Lively [30] celebrated the premiere of their movie, Cafe Society, in 2016.
At the Cannes Film Festival in 2012, Eva Longoria [31] wore a stunning lilac gown.
Ashley Judd [32] and Kevin Kline made an entrance during the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in 2004.
Kate Hudson [33] walked into the Dolce and Gabanna party at the 61st Cannes Film Festival in 2008.
Madonna [34] struck a pose at the I Am Because We Are premiere during the 61st Cannes Film Festival in 2008.
Johnny Depp [35] and Penélope Cruz stepped onto the red carpet for the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere during the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
Robert Pattinson [36] had a sparkle in his eye during the festival in 2009.
Brad Pitt [37] waved to photographers during a photocall for Killing Them Softly at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Brad Pitt [38] and Jennifer Aniston [39] shared a sweet glance at the premiere of Troy in 2004.
Salma Hayek [40] put her curves on display at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012 when she attended the premiere of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
Antonio Banderas [41], Mike Myers [42], Cameron Diaz [43], and Eddie Murphy [44] had a laugh at the Shrek 2 photocall in 2004.
Justin Timberlake [45] cracked Carey Mulligan [46] up at the red carpet premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis in 2013.
Jessica Chastain and Shia LaBeouf [47] paired up at the premiere of Lawless at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn [48] attended a party on a yacht in 2007.
Jane Fonda turned heads in a red number when she walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Zoe Saldana and Marion Cotillard posed with Guillame Canet at a photocall for Blood Ties in 2013.
Natalie Portman [49] matched the red carpet at the premiere of Che during the 61st Cannes Film Festival in 2008.
Naomi Watts [50] made her way up the grand staircase in 2014.
Eva Mendes [51] and Joaquin Phoenix [52] got dressed up for the premiere of We Own the Night in 2007.
Kristen Stewart [53] and Kirsten Dunst [54] hugged at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012 during a photocall for On the Road.
Kristen Stewart [55] chatted with Garret Hedlund and Tom Sturridge at the On the Road premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Sarah Jessica Parker [56] showed off her dress at the Wu Xia premiere during the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
Gwyneth Paltrow [57] looked gorgeous at the festival in 2008.
Leonardo DiCaprio [58] and Cameron Diaz [59] shared a photo with Martin Scorsese [60] ahead of the 2002 premiere of Gangs of New York.
Owen Wilson [61] and Rachel McAdams [62] got together at a photocall for Midnight in Paris during the Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
Alec Baldwin [63] carried Hilaria Baldwin up some steps at the premiere of Moonrise Kingdom at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Michelle Williams [64] and Ryan Gosling [65] shared a moment during the premiere of Blue Valentine in 2010.
Nicole Kidman [66] glowed in a cherry-red frock at the premiere of The Paperboy at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Matt Damon [67] made sure to capture the moment on his phone while attending the screening of Behind the Candelabra in 2013.
A pregnant Reese Witherspoon [68] waved to the crowd with Matthew McConaughey [69] at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Robert Pattinson [70] wore a simple suit at the premiere for On the Road at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Brad Pitt [71] joined a pregnant Angelina Jolie [72] for the 2008 premiere of Kung Fu Panda in Cannes.
Kate Beckinsale [73] floated down the red carpet in a pale-blue gown for the opening-night premiere of Robin Hood during the 63rd annual International Cannes Film Festival in 2010.
Halle Berry [74] shared a dance with Hugh Jackman [75] at a photocall for X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006.
Sarah Michelle Gellar [76] signed autographs during the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, where she premiered Southland Tales.
Tom Hanks [77] and Rita Wilson made a gorgeous Cannes couple in 2004.
Matt Damon [78], George Clooney [79], and Brad Pitt [80] posed on the Ocean's 13 red carpet in 2007.
At the Cannes Film Festival in 2012, Naomi Watts [81] walked down the red carpet in a beige frock.
James Franco [82] kept his shades on for the evening premiere of Borgman in 2013.
Alec Guinness and Princess Diana got together at a gala dinner during the 40th Cannes Film Festival in 1987.
Leonardo DiCaprio [83] waved during the No Country For Old Men premiere in 2007.
Rachel Bilson [84] and Elizabeth Banks got together during the Art of Elysium dinner in 2011.
January Jones [85] attended the Chromophobia screening at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005.
Blake Lively [86] and Ryan Reynolds [87] were picture perfect at the 2014 Captive premiere.
Kate Moss [88] held onto Johnny Depp [89] at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998.
Charlize Theron [90] showed some serious leg at the premiere of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers in 2004.
The men of Foxcatcher suited up for their big premiere at Cannes in 2014.
Marion Cotillard got emotional during the 2013 red carpet premiere of The Immigrant; her costar, Jeremy Renner, helped her compose herself.
Kirsten Dunst [91] posed at the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
Lupita Nyong'o looked damn near flawless as she walked the red carpet in 2015.
Angelina Jolie [92] embraced Brad Pitt [93] at the Inglourious Basterds premiere during the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
Charlize Theron [94] stunned in a golden gown in 2015, while she was promoting Mad Max: Fury Road.
Rooney Mara, Naomi Watts [95], Lupita Nyong'o, and Julianne Moore were all smiles at a 2014 Calvin Klein bash.
Emma Stone [96]'s 2015 appearance for Irrational Man didn't leave much to be desired.
Emma Watson [97] blew a kiss to fans on the red carpet at the premiere of The Bling Ring in 2013.
Kendall Jenner wowed photographers in a tummy-baring look in 2015.
Joshua Jackson [98] and Diane Kruger [99] cozied up at an Inglourious Basterds afterparty in 2009.
Emily Blunt [100] attended the photocall for Sicario in 2015.
Ryan Gosling [101] gave director Nicolas Winding Refn a congratulatory kiss after he was awarded won the award for best director the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
In 2015, Naomi Watts [102] was all smiles in her gorgeous feathered gown.
Cameron Diaz [103] captured the crowd on her way into the 2004 premiere of Shrek.
Cate Blanchett [104] posed while promoting Carol in 2015.