Hollywood star Fanning faints because of ‘tight dress’

US actress Elle Fanning, a member of this year ’ s jury at the Cannes film festival , said she fainted at a gala dinner this week, blaming a “ tight dress” she wore at her “ time of the month ” .
Fanning , who is keeping up a gruelling schedule of movie - viewing and soirees at the glitzy French Riviera event , said on Instagram Monday : “ Oops , had a fainting spell tonight in my 1950 ’ s Prada prom dress but it’ s all good . ”
She posted a selfie giving the thumbs up to a sign, adding the hashtags # dresstootight and # timeofthemonth .
British actor Colin Firth , who was attending the same dinner, rushed to Fanning ’ s aid until the “ Beguiled ” star was taken away for medical assistance, Variety said .
Fanning is one of nine film industry luminaries judging this year ’ s selection at the world ’ s top film festival .
They will announce who has won the coveted Palme d’ Or for best film on Saturday, choosing one of 21 contenders including Quentin Tarantino ’ s latest, “ Upon Upon a Time In Hollywood ”, which premiered on Tuesday