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The Cannes Film Festival is known for its traditional red carpet, which can be a great opportunity for high fashion moments. However, some stars have worn questionable looks to the event. From Björk to Sandra Bullock, here are some of the worst dressed guests in the festival history.

Kristen Stewart

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 14:  Jury member Kristen Stewart attends the screening of

Kristen Stewart at the screening of “BlacKkKlansman” during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2018 in Cannes, France. Getty Images

Kristen Stewart donned a silver minidress with metallic accents at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Sandra Bullock

CANNES, FRANCE:  US actress Sandra Bullock poses for photographers on the steps of the palais des festivals, next to US actor Ryan Gosling (L) and Cannes film festival president Gilles Jacob (R) before attending the gala screening of the film 'Murder by numbers' by Iranian-born director Barbet Schroeder during the 55th Cannes film festival 24 May 2002. The film, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling, is presented today out of competition.  AFP PHOTO OLIVIER LABAN-MATTEI (Photo credit should read OLIVIER LABAN-MATTEI/AFP via Getty Images)

Sandra Bullock at the gala screening of the film “Murder by Numbers” by Iranian-born director Barbet Schroeder during the 55th Cannes Film Festival on 24 May 2002.  AFP via Getty Images

Sandra Bullock played with ruffles and florals at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

Chloë Sevigny

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Chloe Sevigny attends the screening of

Chloë Sevigny at the screening of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019 in Cannes, France. Getty Images

Chloë Sevigny wore a shock pink one-shoulder dress with a dramatic black bow at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

See all the worst looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet below.

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 will serve as jury president for the main competition, while French actress Camille Cottin will host the opening and closing ceremonies. The festival will open with the film “The Second Act” directed by Quentin Dupieux. “Kinds of Kindness,” “Oh, Canada,” “The Apprentice,” “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa” are some of the movies featured in the festival this year.