Noose Dress at Cannes: On 26 May 2023, Mahlagha sparked controversy by wearing a dress with a noose around her neck at the 76th Cannes Film Festival to protest executions in Iran.
Her dress, designed by Jila Atelier, had "Stop Executions" on the back, which security at Cannes made her cover. Mahlagha even shared photos and a video on social media to highlight Iran's