The 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival has already delivered its fair share of dramatic red carpet moments and emotional premieres, but one unexpected interaction inside the theatre is now dominating social media conversations. A video from the screening of Club Kid has gone viral after actor-director Jordan Firstman shared a kiss with his co-star Diego Calva following the film’s standing ovation. Club Kid premiered at Cannes on May 15 and received a warm response from audiences at the screening. As applause filled the theatre, Jordan, who directed the film and also stars in it, appeared emotional while greeting members of the cast and crew. However, the moment that quickly grabbed online attention was when Jordan kissed Diego during the celebrations. The clip, shared by Variety, spread rapidly across X and other social media platforms, triggering a flood of reactions from viewers. Jordan Firstman celebrates and kisses co-star Diego Calva during the six-minute #Cannes standing ovation for #ClubKid.https://t.co/K45wPQAOij pic.twitter.com/ose4r4Dyfo — Variety (@Variety) May 15, 2026 Several users praised the moment and the energy around the premiere, while others debated the interaction online. “Is Diego even gay or is Jordan doing anything for attention? (sic),” one user wrote on X. Another person tweeted, “A six-minute Cannes ovation AND a celebratory kiss?? Oh, ClubKid just entered its indie cult classic era instantly (sic).” One more social media user reacted positively to Diego’s appearance in the viral clip and posted, “Aww...Diego looks so happy! That smile is pure Sunshine, he most be feeling like he is floating with all the applause and everything! (sic).” While Jordan has openly spoken about being gay in the past, the viral moment has also led to online discussions surrounding Diego’s personal life. The actor, however, has never publicly commented on his sexuality. Apart from the buzz around Club Kid, several Indian celebrities have also made headlines at Cannes this year with their red carpet appearances and film promotions. Actors including Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela, Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Roopi Gill have attended the festival, with their looks and appearances becoming widely discussed online.