Kathmandu. For some, Cate Blanchett’s message on the Cannes red carpet was ‘loud and clear’. Actress Kate walked the red carpet wearing a design by the Colombian-born French designer Haider Ackerman.
The design looked like a simple dress. The color of the surface of that dress was white. When she lifted the dress lightly, it was green. What has just been revealed is that Hollywood actress Kate has walked the red carpet of Cannes wearing the flag of Palestine.
And then it got worldwide attention. In terms of Kate’s nature, this is not new. Last November, when Hollywood remained silent against Israeli atrocities in Gaza, she called for a ceasefire and aid for refugees in the European Parliament.
I am not from Israel or Palestine. I am not a politician,’ she said, ‘but I am a witness. I am a witness to the human cost of war, violence and oppression of refugees from all over the world.’
The New York Times wrote a headline about Kate’s Cannes event: ‘Did Kate Blanchett make a fashion statement in support of Palestine at Cannes?’ After this photo started spreading on social media, many people mentioned that this Cannes look of hers is in support of Palestine.
The actress, who does not have a personal account on social media, has not mentioned anything about it. However, the color of that design is said to be associated with the flag of Palestine.
