Married at First Sight bride slams the A-list dress code of the world's biggest film festival after hitting the red carpet in a controversial outfit
The 29-year-old former Married at First Star, who was at the star-studded event which wraps this weekend, said she was not informed of the new rules which included 'no nudity' and no 'voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train'.
Unfortunately for Evelyn, she had picked out a dazzling Cappellazzo Couture for her grand entrance at the world's biggest film festival which held annually on the French Riviera.
'I had this massive train on my gown,' Evelyn told 9Honey on Thursday, '[then] the organisers of the event come to me and tell me that "no trains are allowed" this year.
'They're like, "Didn't you get in your email?" and I'm like, "this dress was made a month ago, what email?"'
Evelyn said things were so drastic for her during the opening ceremony that she was 'hyperventilating'.
Just as she was preparing to cut off her train to make it onto the red carpet, famed German actress Heidi Klum appeared in an astonishing pink outfit.
'Right at the last minute, [one of the organisers] goes, "They're gonna let you have the train"' Evelyn continued.
'I realised it's probably because Heidi Klum had just arrived with a massive train. I think they thought... "We can't just tell one person to cut the train and let Heidi have it." So in I went.
Cannes Film Festivals organisers had shared their new dress code to their website.
'Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theatre are not permitted,' explained one rule.
However, the 'no train' prohibition made no impact on Halle Berry, Chinese actress Wan QianHui and Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio, and others, who joined Heidi Klum in flaunting the rule.
Elsewhere in the chat. Evelyn slammed another new dress code rule that made its debut at the film in 2025, a no 'nudity' clause.
For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the Festival,' the festival website cautioned.
'I don't get it. Are female nipples offensive to everyone? I love a nipple moment,' Evelyn complained.
Despite all the behind-the-scenes drama Evelyn managed a sizzling appearance on the red carpet Evelyn in a dramatic, two-toned gown.
Evelyn ensured she was the centre of attention as she graced the red carpet at the opening ceremony and premiere of Partir Un Jour (Leave One Day) in France.
The Aussie reality star joined a bevy of A-list luminaries, including Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Although she was all smiles as she strutted through the event, Evelyn revealed on Instagram on Sunday she would miss boyfriend Duncan James while in Cannes.
Posting photos of herself outside the airport, she wrote: 'This little lady is off on a big adventure, but can now declare she will be a little unhinged without Duncan.'
The couple, who announced they were dating in May 2023 despite having been matched with different partners on MAFS, just celebrated their second anniversary.
Evelyn and Duncan, 39, stepped out for a romantic evening last month and shared a heartfelt tribute to social media.
Taking to Instagram, Duncan posted a sweet message alongside a series of glam snaps with Evelyn.
'2 years of loving you. Which is 730 days, and approximately 1,051,200 minutes of putting up with each other. Thank you, for being you x,' he wrote.
Evelyn cheekily responded in the comments with, 'We still got it,' proving the spark is very much alive between the fan-favourite couple.
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