Cannes Bee Ambush: Emma Stone Swarmed as Pascal & Butler Panic
So Cannes this year decided to throw a surprise nature segment into its red-carpet proceedings. During a star-studded premiere on May 16, Emma Stone found herself under attack—not by paparazzi, but by a rogue bee making a beeline for her Dior gown. As cameras rolled, Stone did a classic double-take, Pedro Pascal—ever the gentleman—stepped in with a knight-in-shining-jacket move to wave the intruder away, and Austin Butler attempted his best slow-motion ninja swat. Cue the collective freak-out captured by both E! News and People Magazine, with multiple on-site photographers confirming the viral moment.
Eyewitness video shows the insect buzzing around Stone’s shoulder before landing near her neckline, forcing the Oscar winner to duck and laugh nervously at her own misfortune. Pascal, who was standing just behind her, looked like he’d spotted a spider the size of a small dog; Butler, trying not to overcommit to a karate chop, inadvertently flailed for the cameras. The bizarre cameo came minutes before the trio was set to pose for shots at the Palais des Festivals, turning what was supposed to be a flawless fashion tableau into an impromptu Bee Movie spoof.
In a post-premiere interview with Vogue France, Stone deadpanned, “I thought Cannes was only dangerous for your wardrobe, not your life,” before adding that she’ll probably ask for bug spray next year. The moment was so meme-worthy that New York Post’s social feed lit up within hours, with colleagues at Variety and Deadline also chiming in on the “unexpected co-star” stealing the show. Publicists are now scrambling to spin this into a relatable moment of “nature meets haute couture,” though the footage speaks for itself: high fashion plus wildlife equals chaos.
Let’s be real—this isn’t exactly the scandalous showdown Cannes thrives on. No secret romances exposed, no diva meltdowns (not counting a bee-induced flail), just good old-fashioned animal interference. Yet the clip racked up millions of views across TikTok and Twitter, proving that sometimes the simplest unscripted moments outrank the most elaborately staged photo ops. Nail files and diamond earrings? Yawn. Give us uninvited insects and genuine panic any day.
And that’s the buzz from Cannes—literally. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, E! News, People Magazine
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