Ua truly unprecedented lesson in audacity and sensuality. It was enough to turn around shoulders, to Cate Blanchett57 years old, to capture all the flashes of the Cannes Film Festival. On the red carpet for the world premiere of the film Guarantees, the diva dared – unexpectedly, for her – a totally bare back, revealed by the long Givenchy dress couture, an exclusive creation bearing the signature of the British designer Sarah Burton.
Very smooth skinluminous and hydrated, regal bearing, swan neck. Impeccable, even concedesgiving herself “the luxury” of showing everyone her immaculate back.
Cate Blanchett, bare back, 10 cum laude
To show off a red carpet back like that of Cate Blanchett, hydrating skincare is not enough.
Before the red carpet, meanwhile, the diva, global ambassador Armani Beauty, she relied on hers trusty makeup artist Mary Greenwellwho did not neglect an ad hoc make-up for the exposed skin of the back. Probably, a mix of moisturizer and foundation – presumably Armani Beauty – to smooth and perfect.
Cate Blanchett bare-backed on the red carpet at Cannes 2026 (Getty Images)
Hairstylist Nicola Nicola Clarke she then completed the styling game by gathering her hair in a sensual revisited torchon hairstyle, with twists and receding tips. Perfect for also completely reveal your shoulders.
But, returning to sculptural back at 57 years old: «The quality of the skin improves greatly when it combines professional exfoliation, thorough hydration and postural work“, explains Angela Noviellohead of the beauty division of Milan Aesthetics.
«So go ahead to dry brushing performed in an institute (to reach every point of the back). Dry brushing proves useful for stimulate microcirculation and skin renewalbut delicate peelings based on fruit acids also help.”
It is then essential to nourish and hydrate the skin with formulas rich in vegetable oils, urea and hyaluronic acidfocusing on the area between the shoulder blades and the lower back, which is often overlooked.
On the posture side, sport plays a key role: «Pilates, swimming, dance and yoga they help to “open the shoulders”, improve alignment and perform immediately the bearing is more elegant», concludes the expert. And it applies to any age group.
