Helen Mirren debuts blue hair look on opening day of Cannes

Dame Helen Mirren stunned crowds at the Cannes Film Festival by debuting a shock of bright blue hair.

The Oscar-winning actress, 77, arrived on the red carpet on the opening day of the 76th annual event on Tuesday.

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Dame Helen Mirren (Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)

She paired the look with a floor-length periwinkle gown, which featured folds around the waistline and an elaborate bustle in the back.

France Cannes 2023 Opening Ceremony Red Carpet
Dame Helen Mirren (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

She waved and blew kisses to fans as she posed for photographs.

France Cannes 2023 Opening Ceremony Red Carpet
Dame Helen Mirren (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

In 2019 she attended with a shorter cut that was swooped back and dyed pink.

France Cannes 2023 Opening Ceremony Red Carpet
Dame Helen Mirren (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

“I was watching an episode of America’s Next Top Model and there was this little English girl on it,” she said.

“She had bright pink hair and she looked so great.”

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