Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson illuminated “The History of Sound” premiere in a sculptural Oscar de la Renta creation, continuing her monochromatic styling signature at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Taraji P. Henson transformed the Cannes red carpet into her personal runway on Wednesday, commanding attention in a butter-yellow Oscar de la Renta masterpiece at “The History of Sound” premiere. The strapless confection from the designer’s fall 2025 collection strikes that elusive balance between architectural precision and ethereal movement.
The sculptural bodice deserves its own spotlight moment—three-dimensional floral appliqués with meticulous tonal stitching create a botanical relief against the gown’s smooth foundation. This tactile detail gives way to cascading layers of tulle that maintain impressive structure while appearing to float around her.
Is this Henson’s best Cannes moment yet? The “Empire” star completed her sunshine moment with Giuseppe Zanotti’s Itriigo Strap sandals in glossy gold patent—a strategic choice that elevated the hemline just enough to showcase the gown’s exquisite craftsmanship. The four-inch stilettos with their delicate ankle straps provided height without competing with the statement dress.
Tym Wallace styled Henson’s hair in a sleek, side-parted bob while makeup artist Saisha Beecham created a luminous base with subtle highlights, soft taupe eye shadow and a nude lip—allowing the architectural gown to remain the undisputed focal point.
This monochromatic moment continues Henson’s signature style approach, following her custom Balmain column gown at the 2024 BET Awards and her Western-inspired Golden Goose ensemble earlier this week at Cannes’ Kering Women in Motion event.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
