Meet Marina Ruy Barbosa, Cannes Film Festival 2024’s Red Carpet Star Who Went Viral in Princess-like Puffball Gown

Marina Ruy Barbosa struck gold at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Invited by Chopard, the Brazilian star attended the red carpet premiere of Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” in a princess-like gown that seized the attention of social media.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Marina Ruy Barbosa attends the "Horizon: An American Saga" Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Styled by her longtime collaborator Pedro Sales, Barbosa wore a shiny, metallic yellow gown from Miss Sohee’s spring 2024 couture collection. The dress featured a corset bodice with a plunging neckline and a dramatic puffball skirt that transitioned into a train. The actress accessorized her look with diamond jewelry from Chopard.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24 : A model walks the runway during the Miss Sohee Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
A model walks the runway during the Miss Sohee spring 2024 couture fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 24 in Paris.

After her red carpet appearance, Barbosa went viral on X (formerly known as Twitter) with fashion enthusiasts praising her look.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Marina Ruy Barbosa attends the "Horizon: An American Saga" Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Marina Ruy Barbosa at the “Horizon: An American Saga” Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19 in Cannes, France.

Over the past few years, the 28-year-old actress has become known for her fashionable looks on Instagram, where she has gathered more than 42 million followers.

Barbosa started her career at age seven and has since grown to be one of Brazil’s main soap opera stars. Her name is constantly featured in best dressed lists in Brazil.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Marina Ruy Barbosa attends the "Horizon: An American Saga" Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Marina Ruy Barbosa at the “Horizon: An American Saga” Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19 in Cannes, France.

Due to her fame and style, Barbosa has also become a popular name in celebrity endorsement in Brazil. She is an ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Pantene, Johnnie Walker and Stella Artois and has starred in campaigns for Vivara, Schutz and Giambattista Valli.

This was Barbosa’s fifth time attending the Cannes Film Festival as a guest of Chopard. In the past, she has worn dresses from Gucci, Valentino and Armani on the festival’s red carpet.

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Marina Ruy Barbosa attends the "Horizon: An American Saga" Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Marina Ruy Barbosa at the “Horizon: An American Saga” Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19 in Cannes, France.

The Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films from around the world. In 2024, the 77th edition will take place from May 14 to 25. American filmmaker Greta Gerwig is the jury president for the main competition, while French actress Camille Cottin will host the opening and closing ceremonies. “Kinds of Kindness,” “Oh, Canada,” “The Apprentice,” “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa” are some of the movies featured in the festival this year.

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