Meryl Streep Brings Stealthy, Rich Style to Cannes With 2 French-Inspired Looks: Photos

Meryl Streep pulls out all the stops at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

The Oscar-winning actor, 74, has already kicked off the prestigious event taking place along the French Riviera with not one but two French-inspired ensembles, and they certainly deserve a spot on your summer mood board. For the photocall of the opening ceremony, the Only murders in the building The star stepped out in a crisp white Michael Kors suit with a navy and white striped Lilysilk blouse underneath.

She spruced up the look with Jimmy Choo silver pointy-toe pumps, Prada sunglasses and oversized hoop earrings. For a French Riviera touch, the actress added a woven hat from Gigi Burris – perfect for the beach setting.

Streep was all smiles on the red carpet as she posed for photos and greeted fans.

“How do you say #frenchriviera? Streeps’ stylist Michaela Erlanger captioned an Instagram post showing off the star’s coastal chic look.

The actress then adopted a more formal look for the “Second Act” screening and the opening ceremony red carpet. She looked elegant in a cream-colored maxi wrap dress with three-quarter sleeves, white platform sandals, silver earrings and black glasses. Her hair was styled in a simple bun and she carried a small white clutch.

During the opening ceremony, Streep also received the prestigious Palme d’Or which rewards cinematographic achievements.

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“I am extremely honored to receive the news of this prestigious award,” Streep said in a statement shared on the festival’s official website. “Winning a prize at Cannes, for the international community of artists, has always represented the highest achievement in the art of cinema. Standing in the shadow of those who have already been honored is both humbling and exciting. I can’t wait to come to France to thank everyone in person next May!

“We all have something of Meryl Streep in us!” Iris Knobloch, the president of Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, the director of Cannes, declared this. “We all have something in us of Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada and Mamma Mia! Because she has spanned nearly 50 years of cinema and embodied countless masterpieces, Meryl Streep is part of our collective imagination, of our common love of cinema.