Meryl Streep seen in Cannes after 35 years, Me Too issue raised, these 5 moments were in discussion on the first day

The world’s most prestigious film festival i.e. Cannes Film Festival has started. The first day of Cannes, which ran for 11 days on the French Riviera, was a blast. Celebrities from the film world graced the Cannes red carpet, which started on May 14, with their presence. Popular American star Meryl Streep, who won three Oscars and 8 Golden Globe Awards, opened the Cannes Film Festival. Meryl Streep became the guest of honor at the opening ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. She became a part of Cannes Film Festival after 35 years. The first day of Cannes was in the name of women. This festival showed how women have progressed in the world of cinema.

What was special on the first day of Cannes 2024 and who grabbed the limelight, know here:

1. Meryl Streep became a part of Cannes after 35 years, received this award

The highlight of the Cannes Film Festival was 74-year-old Hollywood star Meryl Streep, who attended the festival after 35 years. He last attended the Cannes Film Festival in 1989. That year she won the Best Actress Award for the film ‘Evil Angels’ at Cannes. At the opening ceremony of Cannes, Meryl Streep was honored with the festival’s Palme d’Or award.

2. ‘Furiosa’ team with Chris Hemsworth on the red carpet on the first day of Cannes

The world premiere of the film ‘Furiosa’ is to be held at the Cannes Film Festival and on this occasion the entire team of the film entered the red carpet. ‘Thor’ fame Chris Hemsworth was also seen. She is also a part of Furiosa.

3. Cannes jury members with their head Greta Gervais

The race has also started for the Palme d’Or, the best award of the Cannes Film Festival. There will be a race for this award among those films in which women’s stories have been kept at the center. Greta Gerwig, director of the film ‘Barbie’, was made the jury head for this prestigious award. This time the names of Spanish filmmakers Juan Bayona, Eva Green and Pierfrancesco Favino are also included in the jury members.

4. Léa Seydoux raised the issue of Me Too

The atmosphere turned serious on the first day of the Cannes Film Festival when actress Lea Seydoux raised the issue of ‘MeToo Movement’. The press asked him some questions regarding this movement. Léa Seydoux said that her respect for women has increased since the ‘MeToo Movement’. Now a different atmosphere is seen on the set also. According to the actress, people now show respect even while shooting intimate scenes in films. He does not underestimate women. Léa Seydoux also talked about the impact of the Me Too movement on the Cannes Film Festival.

5. Deepti Sadhwani of ‘Taarak Mehta…’ made this record in Cannes

‘Taarak Mehta Ooltah Chashmah’ fame Deepti Sadhwani was also seen at the opening ceremony of Cannes Film Festival. Deepti, who plays the role of Cherry in the show, is also a singer and made her debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Deepti’s pictures are viral on social media. He also made a record in Cannes. Actually, the orange colored gown that Deepti wore on the red carpet of Cannes had the longest trail. Deepti herself gave this information on social media and told that she will be seen on the red carpet of Cannes for three days.