Celebrities at Venice Film Festival 2025: George Clooney & More
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The celebs are ready to sail through the canals at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.Â
With the annual event set to kick off in Italy on Aug. 27âand run through Sept. 6âthe stars were out and about to celebrate the unofficial start of awards season.Â
George Clooney and Amal Clooney were seen waving to crowds from their boat, with the 64-year-old keeping it casual for the ride, sporting a black polo and beige khakis along with a pair of aviator sunglasses. Amal, 47, looked effortlessly glamorous in a butter yellow, calf length dress, complete with a gold belt, white heels and a matching white bag.Â
George is on hand to promote his latest film Jay Kelly, which sees him starring as the titular character, a famous movie star on an unexpected journey alongside his manager, played by Adam Sandlerâwho also arrived ahead of the festival, sporting his signature basketball shorts and holding an actual basketball.
Also ready for a festival on the water was Emma Stone, wearing a smile and a baseball cap, who has teamed up with director Yargos Lanthimos once again for their new film Bugonia. The 36-year-old stars as the high-powered CEO of a major company who is kidnapped by two conspiracy-obsessed young men. Sheâs joined on screen by Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone.
Venice will also give fans their first look at Guillermo del Toroâs adaptation of Frankenstein, which hits theaters Oct. 17 before heading to Netflix on Nov. 7. The new version stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, with Jacob Elordi playing his famously monstrous creationâa role that had him in the makeup chair for nearly 10 hours a day.Â
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âThereâs so many different layers to the costume,â Jacob told Variety in an interview published Aug. 20. âWhen heâs born, heâs wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high.â
The 28-year-old further expanded on his character, noting that when the monster âstarts to experience pain, as we do as a teenager, he starts to hunch his shoulders. And as an adult, he closes off.â
For all the stars ready to celebrate filmmaking among the Venice canals, keep reading.Â
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Julia Roberts
The A-lister was spotted arriving in Venice for the premiere of her new film, After the Hunt. She even gave a fun shout-out to the film’s director Luca Guadagnino by wearing a cardigan featuring prints of his face.
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Cate Blanchett
The Oscar-winner looked picture perfect in a plunging Armani Privé gown at the opening night premiere of La Grazia.
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Heidi Klum & Leni Klum
The Project Runway host walked the red carpet with her daughter Leni Klum on Aug. 27.
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Barbara Palvin
The supermodel wore an Intimissimi dress to the red carpet premiere of La Grazia on Aug. 27.
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Tilda Swinton
The iconic actress rocked a classic black and white look to the Opening Night Gala.
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Amal Clooney & George Clooney
The Oscar-winner and the human rights lawyerâwho share 8-year-old twins Ella and Alexanderâwere among the first to arrive for the festival Aug. 26 as George prepares to promote his newest film Jay Kelly.
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Claire Holt
The Vampire Diaries alum looked killer in a burgundy dress at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
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Adam Sandler
The comedian was in classic Sandler mode on Aug. 26, wearing pink shorts and a graphic button up shirt. And the Jay Kelly star made sure to bring a basketball with him, possibly to shoot some hoops in Italy.
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Emma Stone & Dave McCary
The actress kept it casual as she prepared for the Venice Film Festival premiere of her and director Yorgos Lanthimosâs latest endeavor, Bugonia. Emma was joined at the festival by her husband of five years, with whom she shares 4-year-old daughter Louise Jean.
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Laura Dern
The Jurassic Park alum gave a wave to camera as she arrived in Venice for her new film Jay Kelly.
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Heidi Klum
The Project Runway host looked lovely in a matching red pants and shirt set as she smiled for fans.
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