Fans expressed concern for actress Michelle Rodriguez’s health when she appeared at a tribute to mark the 25th anniversary of “Fast and Furious” in Cannes, France.
Fast and Furious stars, Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster, joined Michelle to walk the red carpet on Wednesday, May 13, at the Cannes Film Festival. Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow Walker also joined the stars.
Social media users expressed concern about Michelle’s appearance on the red carpet.
The 47-year-old actress seemed to struggle to catch her breath while answering a reporter’s questions.
Michelle Rodriguez has officially gone full hispanic abuela. She looks like she should be selling oranges on the side of the freeway. pic.twitter.com/C4wthHOz0t
— Royce Lopez (@hippojuicefilm) May 16, 2026
A few social media users said Michelle looked unrecognizable. But others defended the actress. They said she looks great for 47.
Michelle is pictured in 2018 at the British Academy Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California.
Michelle Rodriguez arriving in Cannes earlier that same day for the Film Festival. She's well known to be an androgynous tomboy and about to be 48 years old. How tf do you reasonably expect her to look? Btw, I guarantee you she felt ridiculous and uncomfortable in that gold dress pic.twitter.com/wvdAjjJboW
— Courtney (@onlyonecourtney) May 18, 2026
If she were your friend from highschool you hadn’t seen in 20 years, you’d be complimenting her on how great she looks and how gracefully she’s aged without fillers, Botox etc…
No fan of her as an actress. I think she’s terrible at acting but… it’s refreshing to see a celeb who…— Jayne Griffith (@UNedITEDState_) May 18, 2026
She looks like many middle-aged Latinas that I know. Nothing wrong with that.
— The Gray Man (@JohnK02) May 18, 2026
Breaking News: People get older after every birthday that passes.
— AJr Escobar (@AJESCOBAR806) May 18, 2026