In 2013, the Cannes Film Festival made headlines when French actresses Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos were appointed as jury members for the 66th edition. This marked a significant moment as both were relatively young and had recently starred in the Palme d'Or-winning film Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
The jury, presided over by Steven Spielberg, included notable figures such as Nicole Kidman, Ang Lee, and Christoph Waltz. Seydoux and Exarchopoulos brought a fresh perspective to the deliberations, which ultimately awarded the Palme d'Or to Blue Is the Warmest Colour, making it the first film to win the top prize for both its director and its lead actresses.
Their presence on the jury was widely praised as a celebration of French cinema and a recognition of emerging talent. The festival, held from May 15 to May 26, 2013, remains a landmark event for the actresses' careers.
