amfAR Gala at Cannes raises millions for AIDS research in Antibes

A constellation of actors and celebrities attending the Cannes Film Festival traveled to Antibes on Thursday for the annual amfAR Gala, a fundraising dinner and auction that raised millions of dollars for AIDS research. The event, held at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden Roc on the French Riviera, featured a lavish reception, musical performances, and a high-value auction of art, jewelry, and exclusive experiences.

The gala was hosted by actress Geena Davis, who is featured on this year's Cannes festival poster. Guests included Rami Malek, Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Sofia Carson, Natasha Poly, and Bar Refaeli. Singer Lizzo, who performed later in the evening, teased her upcoming album on the red carpet. She said she was excited and expressed a desire to bring back good, clean fun, noting that people need to dance and laugh.

The auction offered a wide array of items. Actor William Abadie auctioned two walk-on roles for the television series "Emily in Paris," confirming the show's sixth season will be its last. Each role sold for 375,000 euros. Artwork commanded significant sums, with a full set of Andy Warhol screen prints of Marilyn Monroe fetching 2.8 million euros. Festival sponsor...