On February 5, 2026, French luxury house Dior made headlines across the fashion and film worlds by announcing a pair of new global ambassadors: Australian actor Sophie Wilde and American actor, writer, and emerging filmmaker Ever Anderson. The move, widely reported by outlets such as Oui Speak Fashion, FashionNetwork.com, and ELLE Australia, marks a significant step in Dior’s ongoing strategy to reinforce its deep-rooted connection with cinema and to spotlight a new generation of creative talent.
Sophie Wilde, who has swiftly risen through the ranks of international cinema, is no stranger to critical acclaim. The 28-year-old Sydney native first caught the industry’s attention in Australia with her breakout role in the horror film Talk To Me, which became the highest-grossing horror film under the independent production company A24 at the time of its release. Wilde’s performance earned her an AACTA Award and established her as a formidable presence on screen. She later starred in Babygirl, further cementing her reputation for versatility and depth. According to Vogue, Wilde described her collaboration with Dior’s creative director Jonathan Anderson as “surreal, exciting, grateful,” highlighting the creative synergy that has developed between them.
Wilde’s star continues to ascend internationally. She was recently honored at the Cannes Film Festival and is set to appear in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s highly anticipated new film Digger, alongside Hollywood heavyweights Tom Cruise and Riz Ahmed. Additional projects, including Watch Dogs and October, are also in the pipeline. With such a dynamic slate, Wilde seems poised to become a fixture in both the film and fashion industries. Her relationship with Dior is not new; she has been seen wearing Anderson’s designs at major events, including a memorable custom black satin dress with a veil at the 2024 Venice Film Festival and a striking white lace pannier dress from Anderson’s spring/summer 2020 Loewe collection at the 2025 AACTA Awards.
Dior’s official statement, as cited by FashionNetwork.com, praised Wilde as “captivatingly magnetic and elegant, echoing the legacy of the founding-couturier and the unwavering ties between the house and the seventh art.” The brand’s reference to the “seventh art”—a poetic nod to cinema—underscores its long-standing tradition of engaging with the film world. Since Christian Dior began dressing Hollywood’s leading ladies in the 1940s and 1950s, the Maison has maintained an intimate relationship with the cinematic sphere, recognizing the unique power of screen presence and star quality to elevate fashion to new heights.
Ever Anderson, Dior’s other newly appointed ambassador, brings a different but equally compelling energy to the brand. The American actor, writer, and budding filmmaker first captured audiences with her portrayal of a young Natasha Romanoff in Marvel’s Black Widow. She then took on the iconic role of Wendy Darling in Peter Pan & Wendy, demonstrating both her range and her ability to reimagine classic characters for a contemporary audience. Dior described Anderson as “a fascinating and audacious muse” who “embodies a contemporary vision of femininity,” according to FashionNetwork.com. Her appointment signals Dior’s commitment to engaging with artists who reflect the zeitgeist and challenge traditional notions of femininity.
The announcement of Wilde and Anderson as ambassadors is not an isolated move but part of a broader strategy under creative director Jonathan Anderson, who took the helm at Dior last year after a celebrated tenure at Loewe. Anderson has quickly set about assembling a diverse roster of global ambassadors, each representing different touchpoints of fashion, art, and culture. Alongside Wilde and Anderson, the new cohort includes British actress Florence Hunt (currently starring as Hyacinth in Bridgerton), Canadian actress and director Taylor Russell, UK actors Josh O’Connor and Drew Starkey, as well as Greta Lee, Mikey Madison, and Mia Goth. The French footballer Kylian Mbappé and model Sunday Rose have also joined Dior’s ambassadorial ranks.
Florence Hunt’s recent appointment as ambassador for Dior beauty and Jonathan Anderson’s collections further underscores the brand’s focus on emerging talent. Hunt, described by Dior as “a contemporary muse, cultivating empathy and audacity, in perfect harmony” with the house, exemplifies the values of elegance and sensitivity that the brand seeks to promote in its public-facing figures. According to ELLE Australia, more details about these collaborations are expected to emerge in the coming months, with anticipation building around how these new ambassadors will interpret Dior’s storied aesthetic both on and off the red carpet.
For Wilde, the partnership with Dior is the latest milestone in a career that has blended critical acclaim with a growing influence in fashion. Her longstanding creative collaboration with Anderson, which began during his time at Loewe, has only deepened since he assumed creative leadership at Dior. Wilde’s presence at Dior’s spring/summer 2026 womenswear show in October 2025—Anderson’s first for the house—signaled her growing importance within the Dior universe. As Wilde herself remarked to Vogue, “when he designs for women, it kind of allows you to express the multitudes of yourself in a really unexpected way.”
Anderson’s vision for Dior is rooted in both tradition and innovation. By aligning the brand with actors and creatives who are making waves in the international film scene, he is both honoring Christian Dior’s legacy and ensuring that the Maison remains relevant to a new generation of consumers. The appointments of Wilde and Anderson, as well as their fellow ambassadors, are designed to position Dior at the intersection of global film culture and high fashion—a place where elegance, artistry, and modernity meet.
As the Maison prepares to unveil new campaigns and red-carpet collaborations featuring its latest ambassadors, the industry is watching closely. Will Wilde and Anderson become the faces that define Dior’s next era? If their recent achievements and undeniable charisma are any indication, the partnership promises to be as dynamic as it is stylish. The evolving narrative of Dior’s connection to cinema, now embodied by two of the screen’s most promising talents, is set to unfold in the months and years ahead—on film, on the runway, and everywhere the worlds of fashion and art collide.
With these bold appointments, Dior reaffirms its dedication to championing fresh voices and timeless elegance, keeping its legacy alive while embracing the future with open arms.