Cannes 2023: Charli XCX Shines at Magnum Beach Party
The Cannes Film Festival never fails to attract star power, and this year was no exception as **Charli XCX** made waves with her vibrant presence. Fresh off an electrifying performance at **Coachella** and a series of high-energy concerts in **Brooklyn**, Charli touched down at the iconic festival to bring a taste of her **Brat** summer, thanks to the renowned ice cream brand **Magnum**.
**Magnum**, known for its lavish activations during the festival, transformed the **Palais Stephanie** into a hub of “unapologetic indulgence” to highlight its commitment to pleasure-seeking. According to their official statement, the brand aims to “inspire a new generation of pleasure seekers to ‘own the moment’ their way.”
(Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Magnum)
Charli XCX undoubtedly **owned the moment** at the Magnum Cannes beach party, taking to the **deejay booth** to energize the crowd by belting out her hits like “**Mean Girls**.” She even joined in for a memorable rendition of “**360**” while a male performer handled the heavier vocal parts.
The festivities kicked off early with **brat-approved** desserts, including vibrant, green-tinted ice cream bars and special **XCX shakes**, in anticipation of the launch of the **Magnum Bakery**. Further, the lively atmosphere was set by **Lucky Love**, who played tracks such as “**Now I Don’t Need Your Love**” to pump up the crowd awaiting Charli’s appearance. This memorable evening followed her close friend and collaborator **Troye Sivan’s** successful partnership with Magnum last year.
The party attracted a diverse crowd of celebrity guests, including **Georgia May Jagger**, **Jerry Hall**, **Barbara Palvin**, **Dylan Sprouse**, **Romee Strijd**, and many others, who joined the celebration of art and indulgence.
Charli’s presence at Cannes wasn’t limited to the beach party. A reliable source revealed that she also attended the world premiere of **Charlie Pollinger’s** film, **The Plague**, an official selection in the **Un Certain Regard** section. The film features notable actors such as **Joel Edgerton** and received a **remarkable 11-minute standing ovation**, which Charli likely participated in warmly.
Post-screening, Charli updated her **Letterboxd** account with her thoughts on the film: “Literally sat in the car leaving the screening of this movie feeling like I’m reeling. **Sound design** on point, undeniable performances, and the transition from charming boyhood to total chaos left me shaken. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a BOY.” Such candidness showcases her genuine engagement with cinema—a passion she’s cultivating alongside her music career.
Charli XCX is quickly building an impressive resume in the film industry, currently appearing in **Benito Skinner’s** Amazon Prime Video series **Overcompensating** and securing a role in **Gregg Araki’s** film **I Want Your Sex** alongside stars like **Olivia Wilde** and **Johnny Knoxville**. Moreover, she is set to star in and produce for A24’s **The Moment**.
As if to highlight her celebration of indulgence, Charli was spotted outside the Magnum party posing with yet another signature accessory—what else but a **Magnum ice cream bar**? Just another unforgettable night in Cannes!