Bella Hadid shares intimate Cannes memories: From pizza in gown to iconic red carpet looks

As the 79th Cannes Film Festival unfolds on the French Riviera, supermodel Bella Hadid has offered fans a nostalgic look back at her most memorable moments. 

Her latest Instagram post serves as a personal camera roll, showcasing a decade of high fashion, candid snaps, and behind-the-scenes glimpses that solidify her status as a festival style icon.

Glamour and goofiness behind the scenes

"When I type in Cannes to my camera roll," Bella Hadid captioned the sprawling collection of photos and video clips that has captivated her followers. The post, which arrives as the model makes a significant return to fashion in 2026, brilliantly juxtaposes the high-octane glamour of the film festival with surprisingly personal moments. 

It is a curated archive that showcases both the polished supermodel and the real person behind the flashing lights. Her followers were quick to anoint her, with numerous comments declaring her the undisputed "Queen of Cannes!"

The post reveals the supermodel getting her makeup done in a pink satin robe while sipping wine, and even playfully posing on a couch with a pizza box while still in a full evening gown. In other clips, she is seen smiling on a boat trip in a casual t-shirt, ordering from a crêpe stand priced in Euros, and soaking in the Mediterranean views from a balcony at the famed Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. 

The post also features a touch of meta-humour, with one photo showing her in a car passing a giant billboard of her own face, and another of her posing next to a large portrait of herself. These unguarded glimpses provide a charming contrast to the perfectly polished images usually associated with the event.

A masterclass in red carpet style

Of course, the post is also a powerful reminder of Hadid's undeniable impact on festival fashion. It features several of her most talked-about looks, including the breathtaking avant-garde Schiaparelli gown from 2021, famous for its gilded necklace designed to resemble the human bronchial tree. Another significant inclusion, which one fan noted they "think about ALOT," is a vintage Michael and Hushi red and white dress with a Keffiyeh pattern, a tribute to her Palestinian heritage. 

In one video, she is seen navigating the red carpet in a nude-coloured gown, holding a single rose while surrounded by security. The carousel also highlights her relationship with luxury jeweller and festival sponsor, Chopard, with shots of her dazzling at their exclusive events.

This nostalgic photo dump, perfectly timed with the ongoing 2026 festival, serves as a celebration of her history with Cannes, reinforcing why her presence on the Croisette is always one of its most anticipated and talked-about highlights.