While Cannes buzzed with film premieres and red carpet glamour, one iconic couple was stealing the spotlight in a much more laid-back way.
Simon Le Bon and his wife Yasmin were spotted enjoying a peaceful beach day on the French Riviera—and they looked absolutely radiant doing it.
A Carefree Dip in the Mediterranean
The Duran Duran frontman, 66, and his wife of nearly four decades, 60-year-old supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, looked totally at ease as they took a dip in the ocean outside the luxurious Hotel Eden Roc.
Simon, ever the rock legend, kept it simple in brown swim trunks and goggles, while Yasmin turned heads in a striking orange thong swimsuit that showed off her timeless figure.
The couple looked every bit the part of vacation goals as they walked hand-in-hand along the pier before diving into the crystal-clear waters.
After their refreshing swim, they climbed back up the ladder and made their way toward the hotel, still looking as smitten as they did when they first got together in the ’80s.
From the Beach to the Big Stage
Their beach day came just after a dazzling appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, where Simon reunited with Duran Duran bandmates John Taylor and Dom Brown for a standout performance at the amfAR Gala.
The band closed out the night with iconic hits like “Notorious” and “A View to a Kill,” proving they’ve still got it.
Earlier that evening, the couple stunned on the red carpet—Yasmin in a sleek champagne satin suit and Simon channeling vintage Hollywood in a crisp white dinner jacket.
Even surrounded by A-listers, their chemistry was impossible to miss.
Yasmin’s Modeling Career Came at a Price
But behind the glamorous photos and the sun-soaked moments, Yasmin has been candid about the challenges she’s faced from her years in the fashion industry.
In a recent interview with Hello! Magazine, she opened up about the physical toll that decades of modeling took on her body—particularly the chronic back pain she’s had to live with.
Discovered at just 17, Yasmin quickly rose to supermodel status, becoming the face of major fashion houses like Versace, Chanel, and Dior.
But the high heels, demanding shoots, and pressure to push physical limits came at a cost.
“I’ve had times in my life where it has become really, very depressing,” she shared.
“I couldn’t walk without pain, couldn’t do anything… it’s really hard.”
The Mental Toll and Unspoken Challenges
It wasn’t just physical pain Yasmin faced. She also spoke honestly about the mental challenges that come with living in constant discomfort.
“You have to change the way you do everything,” she explained.
“It’s a mental thing, too—accepting that you might always live with some pain.”
She also reflected on how modeling often pushed her to do dangerous stunts—like leaping across sets in stilettos—which wouldn’t fly today.
Looking back, she admitted she was lucky to avoid worse situations, thanks to her strong personality and instinct to protect herself.
“There were a few moments that could have gone differently,” she said.
“I learned early that you can’t give an inch.
Some photographers would try to test you, push your limits. But I knew when to say no.”
Strength, Family, and Staying True
Through it all, Yasmin has always had Simon by her side.
The couple married when she was just 21, and they’ve weathered life’s highs and lows together.
They share three daughters: Amber, 35 (who recently welcomed her first child), Saffron, 33, and Tallulah, 30.
Yasmin’s story is one of resilience—gracefully navigating fame, physical hardship, and the darker corners of the modeling world.
But these days, she seems focused on the things that matter most: her family, her health, and quiet moments by the sea with the love of her life.