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Gabija Saveiskyte

John Travolta Explains His Viral Cannes Look After It Sparked A Frenzy Of Hilarious Reactions

John Travolta, 72, sparked quite the chatter after sporting a beret in some of his recent public appearances at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

While some fans praised him for going vintage with his style, the Pulp Fiction actor found himself on the receiving end of “bald” and “toupe” jokes because of the beret look. A few even said he was “unrecognizable.”

On May 18, he addressed the buzz around his new look, revealing that it is linked to his upcoming directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, which also features his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta.

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