The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has been nothing short of a talent parade, and arguably, nobody has us more starstruck than June Squibb. The 95-year-old actor touched down in the South of France for the premiere of her film Eleanor the Great, which also marks Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.
Squibb, with her Squibb Squad in tow, had a full slate of events in Cannes, from the photo call to the premiere—and all the celebrations in between. But for the main event, she turned to her favorite designer, Johnny Was, who created a black floor-length dress with sheer sleeves, covered in purple, pink, and blue flowers. “I am wearing a dress that Johnny Was made for me,” Squibb says. “They also made my Oscar dress, and so many people loved it.”
A previous Cannes attendee (she went in 2013 for Nebraska), Squibb is a red carpet veteran. For anyone seeking pointers, she’s got a classic piece of advice: “The best advice I’ve gotten for the red carpet is ‘be yourself,’” she says.
Now, with the red carpet behind her, she’s looking forward to sharing the film with everyone else. “In Cannes, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s reaction to my film, Eleanor the Great,” she says. “I think it is a wonderful film and am very proud of it.”
Below, June Squibb brings Vogue along as she gets ready for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Kara Robinson Photography1/14Shannon does my makeup. It’s always perfect! I adore Shannon.
Kara Robinson Photography2/14My new jewelry is from Stacey Papp who is in Orlando, and I love it. It’s me. Very perfect for me!
Kara Robinson Photography3/14Now that’s a great chicken club sandwich from the Marriott for lunch before I head to the ETG premiere screening.
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Courtesy of June Squibb5/14Ran into Tory Kamen who wrote Eleanor the Great on the way to the premiere.
Courtesy of June Squibb6/14The standing ovation at the premiere. I was taken aback by the love from the audience.
Courtesy of June Squibb7/14Scarlett Johansson, my director–overcome with joy from the reactions around us.
Kara Robinson Photography8/14Back in glam with my Squibb Squad for touchups for the red carpet at the Palais.
Kara Robinson Photography9/14John Francis and Shannon, my fabulous hair and makeup team from SW Artists, always keeping me fab!
Kara Robinson Photography10/14Me, looking fine (so I’m told), ready for the Cannes Red Carpet. Feeling cool and elegant in my Johnny Was dress all thanks to my stylist Annie Spong.
Courtesy of June Squibb11/14On the way to the red carpet with my irreplaceable personal assistant, Kelly, and publicist extraordinaire, Michael.
Kara Robinson Photography12/14Sharing a sweet moment with my longtime agent David Shaul at Copal Beach for the ETG celebration.
Kara Robinson Photography13/14My darling co-star Erin loving on me as we bask in the glow following our big premiere.
Kara Robinson Photography14/14The triumphant three. I’m so proud of what we accomplished with our film. Feeling the love all around.
