Maura Higgins leads glamour at Cannes amfAR Gala
Maura Higgins joined an international celebrity lineup at the annual amfAR Gala during the Cannes Film Festival.
Maura Higgins stole the spotlight at the annual amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 on Thursday evening, arriving in a dramatic pink satin gown at the legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
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The former Love Island star joined a glittering guest list that included Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Lizzo and Robbie Williams at one of the most exclusive nights of the Cannes Film Festival.
Longoria dazzled in a red sequinned gown as one of the gala’s co-chairs, while Klum opted for a dramatic black corseted tulle dress.
Guests were entertained by performances from Robbie Williams, Lizzo and Zara Larsson during the black-tie fundraiser for AIDS research.
Speaking on the red carpet, Higgins described attending the gala as “a dream”, admitting she never imagined being invited to such a prestigious event.
The reality star said her career had “taken a whole different turn” since appearing on The Traitors.
The Cannes amfAR Gala has raised more than $265 million for HIV and AIDS research over the past three decades, with last year’s event alone bringing in around $17 million.