John Travolta, the iconic actor known for his roles in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Grease,’ ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ and many other classics, stunned fans with his distinctive outfit at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026. The 72-year-old star, making his directorial debut, posed on the red carpet wearing a stylish beret three times consecutively, sparking widespread curiosity and discussion.
John Travolta Shares the Reason for His Unique Beret Look
As images and videos of Travolta circulated on social media, netizens quickly remarked on his unrecognizable appearance, featuring the beret, freshly trimmed hair, and spectacles. When questioned about his choice to wear berets, the actor explained in an interview with CNN on May 18, 2026, “The old school directors wore berets and the glasses. And I thought, that's what I'm doing.” Travolta elaborated that old-school directors had long worn berets and glasses, and after looking at pictures from the 1920s through the 1960s, he decided to adopt that look. “I’m going to do an homage to being a director,” he said.
Reflecting on his five-decade career, Travolta admitted that he often cannot differentiate between his own pictures and the events he attended. “So I'm gonna play the part of being a director, and then when I look back, I'll know, ‘Oh, that was Propeller One-Way Night Coach, that was Cannes, that was when I won the Palme d'Or.' And I will have vividness of it,” he shared about his unique look during the interview.
About John Travolta’s Directorial Debut
Born on February 18, 1954, John Travolta has starred in numerous roles that have left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Making his directorial debut, the ‘Urban Cowboy’ actor arrived in France for the premiere of ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ on Friday, May 15, 2026, accompanied by his daughter, Ella, 26, who appears in the film as a flight attendant. The film marks a significant milestone in Travolta's career, blending his passion for storytelling with a nod to cinematic history.
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