Chiffon, tulle, faux fur, sunglasses, pearls, and more were the order of the day at the Venice Film Festival. Fans couldn’t help but leave positive comments when they saw what some of the top stars wore to the annual event.
Starting on August 28, 2024, celebrities turned out in full force to attend the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Some of the Hollywood stars who have already made appearances include Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Winona Ryder, and more.
Angelina Jolie at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
La Biennale di Venezia organized the event, which will be hosted on the Lido di Venezia until September 7, 2024. The festival has official recognition from the International Federation of Film Producers Association (FIAPF).
The film festival promotes and raises awareness about international cinema and the entertainment industry. There is even a section specifically dedicated to helping restore classic films to better understand the history of cinema.
Winona Ryder on the red carpet for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Since the festival began this year, seven celebrity women have captured fans’ hearts with stunning outfits. Here’s a quick look at what they wore and what fans thought of their fashion choices!
Jenna Ortega on the red carpet for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega was one of the celebrities who attended the opening of the Venice Film Festival. Vanity Fair captured Instagram footage of the star disembarking from a boat in a red chiffon Dior gown with an open-back bodice shaped like a heart.
The actress, who wore black sunglasses, paused to pose for pictures and wave at fans before entering the venue. Ortega was there for the global premiere of her movie, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
Fans were delighted by her presence, with one person commenting, “Movie queen on the red carpet ❤️🎬.” Another fan loved her look, saying, “Perfect choice of dress, & she looks great!” Agreeing with the first commenter, an Instagram user declared, “SHE IS THE QUEEN OF TONIGHT (sic), and of every day 🥹💓.”
Jenna Ortega on the red carpet for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie looked ethereal as she walked the festival’s red carpet in a draped beige gown with a chiffon train. She accessorized with a matching faux fur wrap, pinned with a gold flower brooch.
An X user who thought the actress looked amazing in her outfit praised her saying, “Absolutely breathtaking. What a woman!” Vanity Fair once again shared a clip of the “Wanted” star arriving on the red carpet after disembarking from a boat.
Like Ortega, Jolie also waved at fans gathered to see the stars arrive. The publication revealed that Jolie’s beige outfit was a change for the premiere of “Maria.” A fan who loved the actress’ look challenged others, writing, “Name someone better and with more elegances than this woman!! Pure flawless (sic) 😍😍😍.”
Catherine O’Hara
On August 29, 2024, well-known fashion designer Oscar de la Renta uploaded gorgeous Instagram images of the gown Catherine O’Hara wore to the festival. The first image showed a designer working on the custom-made black woven dress.
Catherine O’Hara showing off her Oscar de la Renta dress in a post dated August 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/oscardelarenta
The gown featured a floral design with parts of the material snaking up and around a mannequin’s neck in the second carousel photo.
The third image showed the “Schitt’s Creek” star twirling on the Italian red carpet while photographers shouted instructions.
Catherine O’Hara showing off her Oscar de la Renta dress in a post dated August 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram/oscardelarenta
Catherine O’Hara attended the event to see “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” An X user thrilled to see the actress wrote, “Catherine O’Hara is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.”
Sharing two images of O’Hara on the red carpet, another X user stated, “This dress is pretty insane. i love the details and it also matches with the aesthetic of the movie.” Like Ortega, the actress reprised her role in the “Beetlejuice” sequel.
Cate Blanchett
An X fan shared a 360° look at Cate Blanchett‘s black catsuit at the event. The stunning backless suit featured a plunging front with a single round button. The back had a cutout design with pearls hanging loosely in loops.
Cate Blanchett on the red carpet for “Disclaimer” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Instagram/cate_blanchettofficial
Upon seeing her look for the event, a netizen wrote, “‘the world doesn’t spin around cate blanchett’ yes it does (sic).”
On August 30, 2024, Blanchett shared a carousel of pictures showing her outfit from different angles. She revealed that her look was by Giorgio Armani.
Commenting on the post, a fan wrote, “Looking younger than ever,” while another described her as a “Timeless beauty.” She was on the red carpet for her series, “Disclaimer.”
Cate Blanchett on a red carpet for “Disclaimer” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Monica Bellucci
Monica Bellucci uploaded an Instagram image of herself walking the red carpet, accompanied by her boyfriend, Tim Burton. The second post in the carousel was a video of her showing off the beautiful black gown. The dress had a puffy sleeve wrap and was designed by Vivienne Westwood.
Monica Bellucci at the Venice Film Festival on August 28, 2024, in Venice Italy | Source: Instagram/monicabellucciofficiel
She revealed that she was attending the premiere of the movie she stars in and that Burton directed, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” A commenter who admired Bellucci’s outfit called her a “Classy lady 😍🔥.”
Stunned by her appearance, a fan shared, “[She is the] Queen of the beauties 🥰🥰🥰🥰.” Burton matched his girlfriend by wearing a black suit, matching tie, shirt, and shoes. They both wore dark glasses.
Sigourney Weaver
Taking to X, a publication shared two images of Sigourney Weaver dressed in a black shiny Chanel outfit with metal rings. In one of the photos, the actress held the accolade she received at the festival, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
Responding to a clip on X featuring Weaver on the podium at an event, a netizen said, “sigourney weaver still looks super youthful like yourself jo (sic). Both very attractive in every way!”
Sigourney Weaver on the red carpet for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Winona Ryder
Rolling Stone uploaded two X pictures of Winona Ryder posing alongside her “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” co-star, Ortega. The actress wore a Chanel outfit consisting of a jacket, waistcoat, shirt, and tulle skirt, paying homage to her character in the original “Beetlejuice.”
She also attended the premiere of the sequel to her 1988 film. A netizen who saw an image of Ryder in her festival look wrote, “I’m not a fashion-girly, but I absolutely adore Winona Ryder’s dress. Even if I could afford it, I’d have no place to wear it, but wow.”
The look also included a black ribbon tie and someone who liked what they saw described Ryder as “Beautiful.”
As the event continues, more celebrities will undoubtedly appear in more stunning looks, giving fans plenty to talk about!
