Rebel Wilson and Eva Longoria amongst stars attending Aids fundraiser in Cannes
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ollywood actresses Rebel Wilson and Eva Longoria had been amongst these returning to the star-studded amfAR gala in Cannes to lift cash for Aids analysis.
The unique guestlist together with mannequin Heidi Klum, her husband Tom Kaulitz, British actors Ed Westwick and Kate Beckinsale, and mannequin Ashley Graham started strolling the blue carpet for probably the most anticipated nights of the competition on Thursday.
The twenty ninth version of the occasion run by the muse will embrace performances from singers Bebe Rexha, Halsey, Gladys Knight and Adam Lambert, and a dwell public sale in the course of the dinner led by famend auctioneer Simon de Pury – together with a “collection of contemporary artworks and one-of-a-kind luxury items and experiences”.
Grammy award-winning singer Queen Latifah, who’s internet hosting the fundraiser on the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, arrived in a tailor-made white ensemble with Enchanted actor James Marsden, Magic Mike star Alex Pettyfer and singer Julian Lennon additionally among the many attendees.
Wilson, carrying a black Oscar De La Renta robe, instructed blue carpet host Chris Olsen: “The first time I came here I was a bit mesmerised about how beautiful and how spectacular amfAR is, the second time I kind of know what to expect.”
The Pitch Perfect actress, 43, who appeared on the occasion along with her fiancee Ramona Agruma, mentioned she was wanting ahead to having a “great time with my friends” and “raising money for a great cause”.
She added: “You have a great glamorous night with your friends and I love a charity auction, hopefully there is really good stuff to bid on.”
Meanwhile, Desperate Housewives actress Longoria, 48, who was additionally sporting a black robe, mentioned: “I get to see a lot of friends from all over the world because everybody’s gathered here.
“AmfAR Cannes in particular is one of the fun-est, best gathering of people and support for Aids research.
“It’s great that we can continue to raise funds, it is still an important issue. Nights like tonight are really important.”
The theme of this yr’s vogue present is “Icons” and can embrace appears to be like by well-known designers and worn by prime fashions, the charity mentioned.
American dressmaker Jeremy Scott, who mentioned he had donated a costume to the public sale, was carrying a black tuxedo embroidered with pearl greenback indicators, whereas singer Robin Thicke, Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez additionally attended.