Lizzo did not come to Cannes to blend in. She came to sparkle – aggressively.
The Grammy winner shut down the 2026 amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday night in a dramatic blue couture gown by designer Robert Wun, but let’s be honest: the real scene-stealer was the diamond-covered necklace strategically attached at the chest.
Casual red carpet behavior? Absolutely not.
Held at the legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, the annual amfAR gala once again mixed Hollywood glam with philanthropy, raising money for AIDS research and HIV advocacy.
Since launching in 1993, the Cannes event alone has reportedly raised a jaw-dropping $297 million.
But back to the About Damn Timesinger, because the internet definitely will be.
The custom jewelry piece was created by London-based designer Anabela Chan and featured 2,000 lab-grown white diamonds totaling an eye-watering 3,161 carats.
Somewhere, every airport security scanner just fainted.
Lizzo, who performed during the charity gala, later summed up her look online by calling herself the “lady in blue.”
The singer’s headline making fashion moment comes as she gears up for her next album era and continues keeping fans entertained online – including recently revealing the meaning behind her Instagram handle after fans spent years guessing.
One thing about Lizzo: whether it’s music, memes or red carpets, she knows exactly how to keep people talking.
2026-05-23 11:00:00
