Cate Blanchett’s Cannes red carpet look has a special message

Australian actress and film producer, Cate Blanchett recently made a stunning appearance at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. She made heads turns at the international platform not only because of her outfit but also for how it presumably consolidated her pre-established political stance on a pressing humanitarian issue.

The Oscar-winning star wore an elegant black and white off-shoulder dress with green lining. Looking at the colour-blocking of the dress, people on the internet instantly pointed out that she is making a political fashion statement. She paired the dress with a chain of pearls that she wore below the neckline, around her chest.

Although speculation about whether the back of her dress was white or a light shade of pink still continues, many couldn’t ignore how her dress’ colours when seen against the red carpet’s backdrop match the colours of the Palestinian flag. This indicated the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador’s solidarity with that of the sovereign state which is currently under war due to conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas.