Chinese actress Zhao Yingzi, 35, was removed from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for violating its 'no exposure' policy.
According to reports from Chinese media ET Today and others on the 14th (local time), Zhao Yingzi stood on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival that day but was asked to leave by event organizers. Previously, the Cannes Film Festival team had announced that 'full exposure of the body is not allowed on the red carpet' and that 'the organizers have an obligation to prohibit entry to the red carpet for anyone who does not comply with this rule.'
Zhao Yingzi appeared on the red carpet wearing a silver sheer outfit that revealed her skin, including her chest and abdomen. It seems she was asked to leave the red carpet due to excessive exposure, which was only covered in key areas with sequins and other embellishments. Some speculate that she was asked to leave because she stayed on the red carpet for too long.
Before stepping onto the red carpet, Zhao Yingzi posted on Weibo, 'I didn’t expect my dress would get coffee stains. Does anyone know a quick way to remove stains?' sharing a photo of her dress, which was ruined after spilling coffee. It appears that the dress she initially intended to wear on the red carpet was changed to a different one.
Earlier, the Cannes Film Festival team announced on their official website on the 12th, a day before the opening, that 'to maintain dignity, exposure is prohibited not only on the red carpet but in all areas of the festival.' Additionally, they did not allow flamboyant outfits that obstructed audience movement or dresses with long hemlines that complicated seating arrangements in the theater. As a result, most participants at the red carpet event on the opening day appeared to have chosen more refined attire compared to previous years, seemingly adhering to the dress code.
Meanwhile, Zhao Yingzi came to prominence through the drama 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes 2014.' She has since appeared in 'The Legend of Zhao Zilong,' 'The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber 2019,' and 'The Great Ming Dynasty.'