The symbolism behind Bella Hadid’s Palestinian key necklace at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Bella Hadid made a statement at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival by wearing a gold Palestinian key necklace. This piece symbolizes the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Nakba and represents the right of return. Hadid often uses her fashion choices to honor her Palestinian heritage and raise awareness about related issues.
- ▪Bella Hadid wore a gold Palestinian key pendant at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2026.
- ▪The necklace symbolizes the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Nakba, known as the 'catastrophe.'
- ▪Hadid's father, Mohamed Hadid, was born to a Palestinian family, and she frequently highlights her heritage through fashion.
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Fashion The symbolism behind Bella Hadid’s Palestinian key necklace at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 By Hilary George Published May 21, 2026, 2:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google 5 Bella Hadid wore a gold Palestinian key pendant to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 19. GC Images A small necklace with a weighty message. Bella Hadid always turns heads on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, but on Tuesday, it was a subtle piece of jewelry that drew the most attention. The supermodel wore a gold key pendant with teeth cut in the shape of historic Palestine, strung on a simple black leather cord. 5 The necklace features teeth shaped like the map of historic Palestine, strung on a black leather cord.
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