Actress, producer and human rights activist Nomzamo Mbatha made a glamorous appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 17 2026. The South African star attended the official screening of Garance at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, where she proudly represented local talent on an international stage.
Nomzamo Mbatha walked the red carpet in a striking gown designed by House of Marvee. The colourful corset-style dress stood out with detailed beadwork and floral-inspired patterns in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and blue. With a black butterfly accents near the neckline added a dramatic touch.
The lower part of the gown flowed into layered black and deep purple fabric, finished with a thigh-high slit that enhanced the glamorous red-carpet look.
NOMZAMO MBATHA STUNS IN HOUSE OF MARVEE
The actress once again trusted House of Marvee to create one of her biggest red-carpet looks. Additionally, the fashion house also designed the dress she wore while co-hosting the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2026.
After the event, House of Marvee proudly shared photos of the actress wearing the gown on Instagram and celebrated the special moment.
“Nomzamo Mbatha in custom House of Marvee for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It was a true honor for House of Marvee creating this one of one piece for Nomzamo on such a prestigious Festival.”
Followers quickly praised her beautiful Cannes look after she shared photos and videos from the event on social media. Many people admired the bold colours, detailed craftsmanship and unique design of the gown.
NOMZAMO MBATHA SHARES HER GRATITUDE
The actress expressed excitement and gratitude after attending the prestigious event. She thanked Canal Plus and Studio Canal for inviting her to the screening.
“Thank you to @canalplus @studiocanal for the special invitation to the official #Garance premiere screening.”
Nomzamo’s appearance at Cannes once again highlighted her growing influence in the global entertainment industry. Over the years, she has attended several international events and continued to build her name beyond South Africa.
THE STORY BEHIND ‘GARANCE’
Meanwhile, according to Deadline, Garance, also known as Another Day, is a 2026 French drama film written and directed by Jeanne Herry. In the film, Adèle Exarchopoulos in the lead role as a jobbing actress and working-class woman trying to survive the instability of her profession while dealing with personal tragedy and a growing struggle with alcoholism.
Notably, the film attracted attention during the festival because of its emotional storyline and powerful performances. Celebrities, filmmakers and film lovers attended the Palais des Festivals screening, making it a memorable Cannes red-carpet event.
