Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Make First Public Appearance as Newlyweds at 79th Cannes Film Festival

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra Saint Mleux — now Alexandra Leclerc — stepped onto the Cannes red carpet together for the first time as a married couple on Wednesday, May 13, attending the premiere of “La Vie D’Une Femme” at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera.

The appearance marked the couple’s first major public outing since their intimate civil ceremony in Monaco in February 2026, where Alexandra wore a custom Paolo Sebastian lace gown and Charles dressed in a Brunello Cucinelli suit.

Alexandra wore a sparkling strapless gown featuring intricate beading and sequins over a sheer mesh-like base. The form-fitting design showcased scalloped, tiered patterns creating a shimmering, scale-like effect in champagne and silver tones, complemented by a sweetheart neckline and structured bodice. She completed the look with a diamond necklace, matching earrings, and sleek pulled-back hair. Charles appeared alongside her in a classic black tuxedo with satin lapels, a crisp white dress shirt, a black bow tie, and a subtle leafy brooch on his lapel. While specific designer confirmations for the Cannes appearance were still emerging at the time of publication, past red-carpet looks for Alexandra have included pieces by Georges Hobeika.

Leclerc attended the event in his capacity as a L’Oréal ambassador, combining his standing in motorsport with his growing presence in the fashion and lifestyle space. The couple’s Cannes outing follows reports of a new £15 million superyacht delivered to them in recent weeks.

Charles and Alexandra began dating in 2023 after meeting through mutual social circles, with their relationship drawing attention from the Formula 1 fanbase for its relatively low-profile nature. The couple announced their engagement in November 2025 before proceeding to marry in the civil ceremony in Monaco three months later.

On the track, Leclerc currently sits third in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with 59 points, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli after the opening rounds of the season. His campaign has included a podium finish of P3 in Japan alongside consistent points hauls in Australia, China, and Miami. He is yet to secure a race victory in the 2026 season, though his performances have underlined Ferrari’s competitiveness heading into the European portion of the calendar.

Leclerc is next scheduled to race at the Canadian Grand Prix, set to take place from May 22 to 24 in Montreal.