78th Venice International Film Festival – Photos Of Penelope Cruz & More

By:

Elissa Anderson

September 2, 2021 10:04AM EDT

The 78th Venice Film Festival is officially here & we rounded up all of the most stunning red carpet looks from the event!

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival took place in Venice, Italy in Sept. 2021. The event brought out tons of gorgeous celebrities who enjoyed attending special galas and premieres of some of the year’s most highly-anticipated films. From Kate Hudson in a red dress at the premiere of ‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ to Penelope Cruz in black and white at the premiere of ‘Madres Paralelas’, this even was one for the books!

Click through the gallery to see some of the best dressed of the festival and get some incredible ideas for fashionable looks! These stars definitely know how to shine and we love seeing every minute of it!

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Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Last Duel Premiere

Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Last Duel Premiere — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
‘The Last Duel’ premiere, 78th Venice International Film Festival, Italy – 10 Sep 2021

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Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Leaving Venice Film Festival

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Leaving Venice Film Festival — Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez hold hands while leaving the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 10, 2021. Jen wore a black and white dress with heels as she carried a purse.

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Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck — Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck were photographed arriving at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 10. Ben looked handsome in his suit, while Jen was stunning in a black striped dress.

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Ben Affleck Matt Damon Reunite At The Venice Film Fest

Ben Affleck Matt Damon Reunite At The Venice Film Fest — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon both looked incredibly dapper at their photo call for The Last Duel. Ben rocked a black suit, while Matt wore a gray blazer.

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Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Reunite At The Venice Film Fest

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Reunite At The Venice Film Fest — Matt Damon and Ben Affleck posed on a boat for their photo call at the Venice Film Fest. The pair were there for their new movie The Last Duel.

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Film Festival 2021 The Last Duel Arrival, Venice, Italy – 10 Sep 2021

Film Festival 2021 The Last Duel Arrival, Venice, Italy – 10 Sep 2021 — Matt Damon, from left, Ridley Scott, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck pose for photographers upon arrival for the photo call of the film ‘The Last Duel’ at the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy
Film Festival 2021 The Last Duel Arrival, Venice, Italy – 10 Sep 2021

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America Latina premiere, 78th Venice International Film Festival, Italy – 09 Sep 2021

America Latina premiere, 78th Venice International Film Festival, Italy – 09 Sep 2021 — Olivia Culpo
America Latina premiere, 78th Venice International Film Festival, Italy – 09 Sep 2021

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Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac

Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac — Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac attend the screening of their HBO miniseries Scenes From a Marriage at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 4, 2021.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis — Jamie Lee Curtis looked fabulous in this long-sleeve red & black leopard patterned jumpsuit with a cape attached at the ‘Halloween Kills’ premiere during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 8.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya slayed in this plum purple cropped Alaia Spring 2022 Top
with the matching high-waisted skintight Alaia Spring 2022 Skirt which had a fluffy feathered hem at the premiere of her new film, ‘Dune,’ on Sept. 6.

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Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson — Kate Hudson poses at the ‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. She wore a red Valentino gown.

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Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson — Director Ana Lily Amirpour and her dog Benny attend the red carpet of the movie ‘Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon’ during the 78th Venice International Film Festival. Kate Hudson shared a kiss with the adorable pooch.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya looked absolutely flawless in this sleeveless tan gown with a tight bodice & a ruched waist, while a hip-high slit on the side of the skirt showed off her long, toned legs. She was at the ‘Dune’ premiere.

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Zendaya & Timothee Chalamet

Zendaya & Timothee Chalamet — Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet looked amazing as they posed together at the ‘Dune’ premiere on Sept. 3. Zendaya opted to wear this stunning high-slit nude gown while Timothee looked handsome in this black metallic set featuring a crewneck & matching fitted trousers.

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Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart — Kristen Stewart looked fabulous when she showed off her newly dyed strawberry blonde hair with a silky powder blue lace tunic, matching trousers & white Christian Louboutin Hot Chick Pumps at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 3, 2021. She posed for epic pics.

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Zoe Saldana & Marco Perego

Zoe Saldana & Marco Perego — Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego kiss at ‘The Hand of God’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2, 2021. The couple looked so in love — and so stylish! — for the star-studded event.

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Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart — Kristen Stewart looked fabulous in this tight tweed black Chanel romper with gold buttons down the front & super short shorts. She was at the ‘Spencer’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 3.

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana — Zoe Saldana slayed in this off-the-shoulder red sequin Dolce & Gabbana gown with a plunging slit on the leg. She was at ‘The Hand of God’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya looked fabulous in this white plunging V-neck Valentino Fall 2021 Couture gown with a hip-high slit on the side with a blazer on top. She was at the ‘Dune’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 3.

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Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst — Kirsten Dunst stunned in this sheer V-neck black Armani Prive gown with sequin embroidery. She was at ‘The Power of the Dog’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish — Tiffany Haddish rocked this strapless Christian Siriano gown with a white corset bodice & slinky black skirt. She was at ‘The Card Counter’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart — Kristen Stewart rocked this bedazzled tweed Chanel coat with nothing underneath styled with high-waisted baggy trousers. She was at the Yves Saint Laurent Party at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — Penelope Cruz looked fabulous in this strapless black velvet mini dress with a crochet cape on top. She was at the Yves Saint Laurent Party during the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Timothee Chalame

Timothee Chalame — Timothee Chalamet looked dapper in this brown patterned set featuring a bomber jacket & matching tight pants. He was at the ‘Dune’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 2.

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Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima — Adriana Lima looked drop-dead-gorgeous in this strapless red sequin Etro gown with cutouts on the side & a massive plunging slit on the front of the skirt. She also accessorized with Pomellato jewels at the ‘Parallel Mothers’ premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish — Tiffany Haddish opted for a burst of color in this spaghetti strap flowy emerald green Azeeza Fall 2020 midi dress. She was at ‘The Card Counter’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1.

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — Penelope Cruz looked fabulous at the red carpet premiere of the movie ‘Madres Paralelas’ during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1. She wore this stunning black & white Chanel Fall 2021 Haute Couture gown with a tight bodice & poofy skirt.

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz — Penelope Cruz donned this black & white tweed Chanel Resort 2022 look featuring a blazer & fringe mini skirt. She was at the ‘Madres Paralelas’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo — Cynthia Erivo donned this gorgeous skintight long-sleeve white, brown & blue patterned Tory Burch Resort 2022 gown with a matching silk headpiece at the ‘Jury’ photocall. It was at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1.

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Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst — Kirsten Dunst opted to wear this fitted black suit with a white button-down shirt underneath. It was at ‘The Power of the Dog’ photocall at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 2.

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