In May 1968, Sharon Tate attended the 21st Cannes Film Festival in France, where she was captured in a series of now-iconic photographs on the beach by Jack Garofalo. She was at the festival to promote the film Rosemary’s Baby, directed by her husband, Roman Polanski. The photo series features her relaxing on the sand, playing table tennis (ping-pong), and lounging on a transat.
The 21st Cannes Film Festival was scheduled to run from May 10–24, 1968, but was ultimately canceled due to the massive protests sweeping France, culminating in the famous May riots in Paris. Roman Polanski had been appointed as a jury member that year, and jury members including Polanski, Louis Malle, and Jean-Luc Godard declared solidarity with the protesting workers and students and spoke out in favor of stopping the festival.
Sharon and Roman had married in January 1968 at Chelsea Register Office in London, so Cannes was essentially part of their first year as a married couple. She was 25 years old, radiant, and at the height of her career.
Tragically, her life was cut short in August 1969 when she and four others were murdered by members of the Manson Family. She was just 26 years old and eight months pregnant. The Cannes photos remain some of the most beloved images of her, capturing a moment of pure joy and elegance.
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