Dakota Johnson's playbook for the Cannes Film Festival came with a surprising start.

As the actress arrived at the prestigious event in France for her upcoming film Splitsville, she stopped to see an old friend before anything else. 

"The first thing I did when I got to Cannes on Saturday," Dakota told Vogue in a May 21 interview, "I went and surprised Jennifer Lawrenceat her after-party for her movie." 

After all, the Oscar winner has been celebrating in her own right after receiving a standing ovation for her film Die, My Love at the festival. 

"She was like, 'Stop following me!'" Dakota teased of their interaction. "That's why I'm here."

Seeing a familiar face ahead of Cannes was a respite for the 50 Shades of Grey actress, who had never attended. 

"It's fun to have a movie here that I produced," she said, adding, "It would suck if people didn't like it, but that happens and you move on quickly."

As the 35-year-old continued to get her makeup and hair done ahead of the red carpet during the interview, she mentally prepared to be the center of attention during her screening.

"Nicole Kidman gave a really wonderful speech and she looked like she wasn't nervous at all, which is amazing because I get so nervous speaking on stage," she admitted. "It's a cartoon, my knees wobble."

Indeed, Nicole, 57, dazzled as she pushed back against ageism in Hollywood while accepting the Kering Women in Motion award May 18 during the fashion brand's gala.

"I had been having a conversation with Meryl Streep, where we talked about how we have to actually do the work—which is be in films directed by women," the Baby Girl star said, per Variety. "We need to give women better roles, particularly as they get older. We are here, and we can prove to you that we will make money for you."

"Invest in us and believe in us, because our voices are so important," she continued. "We will help change the world, but we will also give you a glimpse of our hearts and our souls and what it means to be a woman. If you just give us the chance, we are so ready." 

To see more stars who said bonjour to the Cannes Film Festival this year, keep reading.

The actress shimmered in a strapless Brunello Cucinelli fall 2025 gown.

The Twilight alum held on tight like a spider monkey at the Breaking Through The Lens event hosted by Campari.

The Goodfellas actor walked the red carpet with his girlfriend of four years in matching black ensembles. 

The Desperate Housewives alum dazzled on the red carpet in a metallic gold and black Tamara Ralph gown. 

Green with envy! The Brazilian model dressed to impress in an emerald green Zuhair Murad gown.

The Inventing Anna star brought a stark contrast to the bright red carpet with a shimmery, sheer black Gucci gown. 

The model and the Disney Channel alum was living the suite life at Campari's party during the film festival.

The English Patient actress donned a buttery yellow jumpsuit from the Jacquemys Fall 2024 collection ahead of the film festival, where she served as jury president. 

The model and her husband matched in all black while stepping out in Cannes ahead of the annual film event. 

The Orebella founder debuted a new blond 'do while stepping out in all white ahead of the festival. 

The Succession alum looked chic sporting gray while posing for photogs. 

The Oscar winner waved to fans while rocking a gorgeous frilled ensemble ahead of the film festival. 

The model posed with fans while out and about in the French city.

The Groundhog Day actress was a vision in black when arriving in France. 

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