Super Model Bella Hadid Wears Palestine Map Necklace On Cannes Red Carpet

Bella Hadid wears Palestine map necklace on Cannes red carpet in statement of solidarity
Palestinian-Dutch supermodel Bella Hadid has once again utilized the high-profile stage of the Cannes Film Festival to make a quiet yet powerful statement of solidarity with her paternal homeland.

Walking the legendary red carpet at the 2026 festival, Hadid turned heads in a striking, all-black ensemble from Tom Ford’s latest Ready-To-Wear collection. However, it was her choice of jewelry that drew the closest attention from fashion critics and onlookers alike: a glittering silver necklace depicting the historical map of Palestine.

A Symbolic Statement on the Red Carpet
From a distance, the intricate, sparkling piece appeared to resemble a traditional key, a deeply rooted Palestinian symbol representing the "Right of Return" for displaced families. Upon closer inspection, the delicate silver pendant revealed the precise outline of the map of Palestine.

By intertwining the map and key motifs, the statement piece served as a dual symbol of cultural pride and political solidarity.

This is not the first time Hadid has used jewelry to honor her roots. In past public appearances, the model has frequently worn custom nameplates featuring the word "Palestine" or handcrafted pins, such as those by Cairo-based designer Fatma Mostafa, which feature the map filled with traditional keffiyeh patterns.

Part of a Growing Tradition at Cannes
For Hadid, using the Croisette as a platform for advocacy has become a recurring theme. The supermodel, who is the daughter of Palestinian real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, has long been one of the most visible and outspoken advocates for Palestinian rights within the fashion industry.

Her latest appearance follows a viral moment from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where she stepped out on the streets of the French Riviera in an archival 2001 red-and-white dress by designers Michael and Hushi. The dress was crafted entirely from traditional keffiyeh fabric, an emblem of Palestinian identity and resilience. At the time, Hadid shared the look on social media with the caption, "Free Palestine forever."

The reaction to the necklace has been overwhelmingly positive across social media networks, with fans and human rights advocates praising the 29-year-old model for consistently using her global platform to keep the Palestinian cause in the international spotlight.