The actor, who drew attention from the public and the media at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with a new look, explained the inspiration behind his colorful berets.
John Travolta surprised fans when he appeared at the festival with a new look featuring berets in different colors.
The 72-year-old actor was in Cannes for his directorial debut with the film “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”, and his new style quickly went viral on social media.
In a recent interview with CNN, the “Grease” star explained his choice of accessory: “Old-school directors wore berets and glasses. That’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to pay tribute to the profession of directing, so I’m going to play the role of a director,” Travolta said.
Upon arriving in the French city with his 26-year-old daughter Ella, the actor, wearing a navy-blue beret, shared a video in which he described his excitement about taking part in the event: “Big day, big night in Cannes. Stay tuned!”, he wrote in the caption of the clip posted on Instagram.
At the main Cannes event, Travolta appeared with the same accessory, this time in ivory, and for a photo session, the actor completed his look with a black beret.
At this year’s edition, Travolta received an honorary Palme d’Or and commented on the tribute on social media: “I have never felt prouder to win an award!”, he wrote in his post. “It is an experience that leaves me extremely honored.”
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