Kristen Stewart made a statement on the Cannes red carpet, removing her heels seemingly in protest at the strict dress code.

The Twilight actress wore black Louboutin heels as she arrived at the BlacKkKlansman premiere.

But before entering the screening of the Spike Lee film, she slipped off her shoes to walk up the stairs.

The 2018 Cannes Film Festival s currently is being held from May 8 to May 19.