John Travolta shares reason for his 'beret' look at Cannes Film Festival, says, 'I’m going to do an homage to being director'

John Travolta, the acclaimed actor who worked in films like ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Grease,’ ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ and more, stunned the fans with his unique outfit at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026. Posing on the red carpet, the 72-year-old wore a stylish beret three times consecutively during his directorial debut.As the pictures and videos reached the corners of social media, netizens quickly remarked about Travolta’s unrecognisable look with the headgear, freshly trimmed hair, and spectacles. When questioned about the reason for his choice to wear berets, the actor said, “The old school directors wore berets and the glasses. And I thought, that's what I'm doing,” in an interview with CNN on May 18, 2026. Travolta further explained that the old school directors wore berets and glasses for a long period of time. When he looked at the pictures from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, he thought he should have that look as well. “I’m going to do an homage to being a director,” he said.Talking about working in the industry, Travolta claimed that he has been around for 50 years but cannot differentiate between his pictures and the events. “So I'm gonna play the part of being a director, and then when I look back, I'll know, ‘Oh, that was Propeller One-Way Night Coach, that was Cannes, that was when I won the Palme d'Or.' And I will have vividness of it,” he said about his unique look while speaking to the outlet.Born on February 18, 1954, John Travolta has starred in multiple roles that left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Making his directorial debut, the ‘Urban Cowboy’ actor arrived in France for the premiere of ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ on Friday, May 15, 2026, along with his daughter, Ella, 26, who is in the film as a flight attendant.