Venice Film Festival in pics: George Clooney, Emma Stone show up with glamour and glitz – Check out best looks from the red carpet 

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The iconic red carpet at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival lit up the Lido di Venezia as cinema’s finest made their grand entrance, marking the start of the prestigious showcase that runs until 6 September. The festival has drawn an array of A-list talent, including Emma Stone, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett and George Clooney, each captivating audiences with their elegance and screen presence.

Among the highlights was Emma Stone’s boat arrival for the premiere of Bugonia, while George Clooney, attending despite a sinus infection, graced the screening of Jay Kelley alongside his wife, Amal. Cate Blanchett turned heads at the opening ceremony of La Grazia in a striking Armani Privé gown, adding to an evening of dazzling red carpet fashion and memorable style moments.

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Cast member George Clooney kisses the hand of his wife Amal Clooney on the red carpet for the screening of “Jay Kelly”. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Cate Blanchett poses during the t the opening ceremony. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Cast member Emma Stone marks her presence at the screening of “Bugonia”. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Heidi Klum at the opening ceremony. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Billy Crudup, left, and Naomi Watts pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Jay Kelly’. (Photo source: AP)

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Cast member Laura Dern at the screening of “Jay Kelly”. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Leni Klum at the opening ceremony. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Director Noah Baumbach and cast member Greta Gerwig pose on the red carpet at the screening of “Jay Kelly”. (Photo source: Reuters)

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Riley Keough poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Jay Kelly’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (Photo source: AP)

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Sadie Sandler, from left, Alba Rohrwacher, Eve Hewson, Emily Mortimer, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, Riley Keough, and Giovanni Esposito pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Jay Kelly’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival, Italy, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo source: AP)