Celebrate the 2014 Cannes Film Festival By Looking Back at the 21 Best Gowns Of the Last 10 Years

Theron has been a Dior darling from the start, showing off the Parisian label’s masterful tailoring and Old Hollywood glamour in this delicate off-the-shoulder number.

Even with the honey-blonde hair, Alba managed to make this strapless Armani gown look like nothing but elegance, sophistication, and a lesson in body-hugging brilliance.

Cruz’s strapless, flowing gown may have been seemingly simple, but its tulle ruffles and subtle sequins were entirely enchanting.

Never one to underdress, Von Teese showed up to the 2006 festival prepared to impress in this wide V-neck, satin ball gown, which featured a fabulous train and exaggerated floral embellishments.

It’s not often we see Jolie in bright splashes of color, which is exactly what makes this gorgeously ruched Emanuel Ungaro dress so eye-catching and memorable.

It may not be a super-sexy, sheer-paneled gown, but this slinky, plunging Chanel number was more than enough to show off Paltrow’s seductive side at the 2008 festival.

Longoria is a regular at the annual film festival, but it was her one-shouldered, beaded, and tulle-filled gown in 2008 that left the most lasting impression on the Cannes red carpet.

The Scandal star stunned in 2009 when she showed up to Cannes in this asymmetrical Monique Lhullier gown, whose lace bodice and voluminous tulle ball gown skirt combined for an ultra-feminine look.

Even to this day, Banks has hardly ever looked better than she did when she ruled the red carpet in this draped-skirt Armani gown.

Blanchett has always been a fashion risk taker, and this graphic and tulle-skirt Alexander McQueen creation is just one reason she’s known as the queen of the red carpet.

Watts looked positively breathtaking in her structured and ruffled Armani gown, which was only made more elegant thanks to her perfect chignon and delicate drop earrings.

It takes just one glance to see why this stunningly beaded, off-the-shoulder Gucci number has earned its spot in the list of the best gowns to ever walk the Cannes red carpet.

Saldana always looks flawless, but this candy cane–striped gown from Armani has to be one of the best outfits she’s ever sported on the red carpet.

Thurman looked gloriously graceful in her bustier-top Versace ensemble, which got an extra kick of class thanks to its feather-trimmed skirt and tasteful front slit.

McAdams’s embroidered, sheer-sleeved Marchesa ensemble showed off a lot of skin, but even more style.

From its printed and embellished bodice to its draped peplum waist, Pinto’s ensemble was couture and classic all at once.

Kruger has had her fair share of Cannes red carpet hits over the years, but nothing stands out more than this ultra-voluminous, printed Christian Dior Couture number, which she carried off with absolute ease.

Chastain’s royal purple hue couldn’t have looked better with her fair skin and fiery hair — a look made all the more perfect with its luxe detail and figure-flattering fit.

The Indian actress surely caught everyone’s eye on the red carpet in this rose-printed, bustier-bodice work of art from Dolce & Gabbana.

It’s almost impossible to pick which of Kidman’s many gorgeous Cannes gowns is the absolute best, but it’s the floral print, intricate beading, and classic shape on this Christian Dior number that really seals the deal.