A quirky incident happened on the red carpet during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival that caught the interest of both netizens and guests. While promoting their newest movie, Eddington (EW), actress Emma Stone—along with co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal—found herself briefly startled by an unannounced guest—a bee.
A Buzzing Distraction on the Red Carpet
A bee unexpectedly emerged as the group posed for pictures at Ari Aster’s Eddington premiere. First to see the bug and try to swat it away was Pedro Pascal. Emma Stone seemed to question Pascal, “Is that a bee?” realising the circumstances. She confirmed and then told Austin Butler, who tried to blow the bee away.
But his attempts unintentionally brought the bee closer to Stone, causing her to duck sharply and make Pascal and spectators chuckle. Pascal and Butler eventually guided the bee away, allowing the group to resume their red carpet activities according to People.
Social Media Reacts
The light-hearted event went viral right away as media sources and fans shared recordings of Stone’s passionate response to create memes. One Twitter user said sarcastically, “The memes that’ll come from Emma Stone dodging a bee at Cannes? Already famous; they have not yet been created.” The event’s events were light-hearted thanks in part to the occurrence, which highlighted the friendship and good humour among the stars.
Memes, slow-motion edits, and funny approaches on the bee encounter have since inundated social media. While Pascal and Butler were hailed for their courageous but somewhat humorous attempts to fend off the relentless bee, Stone’s relatable and emotional response won her fans over, reported by Page Six.
Spotlight on Eddington
Apart from the bee incident, Eddington, Ari Aster’s most recent film project, took front stage at Cannes. Set in May 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 epidemic, the film explores the political and social unrest in a small New Mexico community. Joaquin Phoenix plays Joe Cross, a tormented sheriff caught in a conflict with Pedro Pascal’s Ted Garcia, the town’s mayor.
Emma Stone plays Joe’s wife Louise Cross, while Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak, a conspiracy theorist whose ideas heighten the town’s growing anxiety. Using multimedia components—including social media feeds—the movie captures the general mood of the moment. Aster’s story avoids simple moral conclusions and instead offers a darkly comical but emotionally compelling portrayal of a society in crisis reported by EW.
Star-Studded Premiere
Among the many stars that attended the Eddington premiere were Angelina Jolie, Jeremy Strong, Julia Garner, Luke Grimes, and Clifton Collins Jr. Emma Stone distinguished herself in a custom white Louis Vuitton gown worn with diamond and emerald earrings, accessorized by Petra Flannery. Her outfit accentuated the glitz of the event by contrast with the black tuxedos of her co-stars.
Though the red carpet had great fashion and notable stars, the bee incident took front stage and soon became the most talked-about event of the evening. Both photographers and fans caught the funny interaction, therefore confirming the trio’s reputation for their real, down-to-earth character among the glitter and gloss of the event.
Upcoming Projects
Emma Stone is scheduled to see filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos again for Bugonia after her Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things. She is also developing a follow-up to Disney’s Cruella, therefore maintaining her varied and exciting path of work according to People.
Austin Butler is in negotiations for a number of forthcoming projects, including a possible partnership with Quentin Tarantino, while Pedro Pascal is still a major player in Hollywood with roles ranging from HBO’s The Last of Us to a lead part in the highly awaited Gladiator sequel.
Conclusion
Among the grandeur of the festival, the bee incident in Cannes was a pleasant and humanising moment highlighting the real interactions among Hollywood stars. Although Eddington’s premiere was a major cinematic event, Emma Stone’s surprising bee encounter stole the show and demonstrated that even the most brilliant stars are subject to the minor shocks of life.
Audiences may expect a movie that not only provides entertainment but also a moving meditation on a turning point in modern history (EW) as Eddington gets ready for its July 18 theatrical premiere.
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