Years after opening up about her life and how she manages to maintain her youthful glow, Sissy Spacek has prompted concern from the public after netizens saw her at the Cannes Film Festival.
On May 18, 2025, Hollywood legend Sissy Spacek attended the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the “Die, My Love” photocall and press conference. She also appeared at the film’s red carpet on May 17. Her appearance in a video of her arriving at the event alongside her co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, sparked strong reactions from online viewers, with many pointing out how something seemed amiss with Spacek.
During the film’s photocall, the Academy Award winner posed alongside her castmates, Lawrence, LaKeith Stanfield, Robert Pattinson, and director Lynne Ramsay. She offered gentle smiles and waves.
Dressed in a navy-blue, belted jumpsuit paired with a casual black cardigan and black shoes, Spacek radiated quiet elegance. Her long, auburn, and partially gray hair flowed freely over one shoulder and down her back. At times, she playfully adjusted her sunglasses as she posed for the cameras.
The day before the photocall and press conference, Spacek donned an all-black tailored suit for the red carpet event. The actress accessorized with a shimmering clutch and modest black heels.
Despite her poised demeanor and presence at the film events on May 17 and May 18, speculation intensified once a short video surfaced online.
The clip shows Spacek walking toward the event with two individuals who appear to be guiding or supporting her on either side.
Lawrence, initially walking directly behind Spacek, eventually steps forward on her own, waving to photographers and smiling brightly for the crowd.
Notably, the video’s caption solely references Lawrence’s attendance, making no mention of Spacek — a detail that some sharp-eyed netizens instantly took notice of. As the clip gained traction, viewers began to express unease, voicing concerns over Spacek’s mobility and questioning whether something more serious might be going on with the beloved actress.
One person remarked, “Sissy Spacek looks like she’s having a hard time! Was she sick?😮,” while another questioned, “What’s wrong with Sissy Spacek? Hope she’s well.”
Several echoed similar sentiments, with one netizen focusing on how the post’s caption only shone a spotlight on Lawrence. They exclaimed, “Who cares! How is SISSY!?! She looks like she’s in pain!???” and another person asked, “Is Sissy Spacek okay?”
Others focused specifically on her gait and behavior in the video. “Why is Sissy Spacek acting like she can’t walk [sic],” wondered one spectator. “Is Sissy Spacek sick? Love her,” added another, combining concern with admiration for the beloved star.
The discourse continued. One spectator wanted to know why Spacek was being “carried,” and others made stark observations about her apparent discomfort.
Additionally, someone suggested that emergency medical assistance might have been warranted. Together, the chorus of public commentary painted a portrait of growing unease — a stark contrast to the glitz and glamour of Cannes, and a reminder of how closely audiences continue to follow and care for stars like Spacek.
While much of the online discourse centered around Spacek’s demeanor, her presence at Cannes was, in fact, tied to a deeply demanding role.
The actress appears in “Die, My Love,” a chilling new feature directed by Cannes veteran Ramsay, based on the haunting novel by Argentinian writer Ariana Harwicz.
Ramsay, known for her psychologically rich storytelling in films like “We Need to Talk About Kevin” and “You Were Never Really Here,” brings her signature intensity to this latest project, which is officially in competition at the prestigious festival.
Set in an isolated pocket of the French countryside, the film follows a woman locked in an internal war with her own mind — a mother quietly unraveling as she struggles to suppress the consuming effects of psychosis.
The screenplay was co-written by Ramsay, Harwicz, and renowned playwright Enda Walsh, with additional contributions from screenwriter Alice Birch.
Spacek appears as Pam, one of several key figures orbiting the central character, Grace, played by Lawrence. The cast also includes Pattinson as Jackson, Stanfield as Karl, and Nick Nolte as Harry.
While “Die, My Love” demanded emotional intensity and psychological depth from Spacek and her co-stars, the buzz surrounding her presence at Cannes also reignited interest in the star’s overall appearance.
In a 2015 interview, where she reflected on her then-new role in the Netflix series “Bloodline,” the acting icon spoke candidly about embracing the passage of time and discovering herself anew in her sixties.
