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A red-hot red carpet: All the dazzling looks at the Venice Film Festival

Celebrities have flocked to Italy’s City of Canals, bringing their most glamorous outfits to hit the red carpet. We’re collating all the best looks in one place.

Updated September 10, 2026 - 11.24pm. First published September 3, 2026 - 1.16am

Saoirse Ronan on the red carpet for the film ‘Paper Plane’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. — 1 / 99
She’s back! Saoirse Ronan has returned to the red carpet for the first time since February 2025 – and since welcoming her first child. The Oscar nominee is in Venice as a first-time director, with her film Paper Plane being included in the festival. Ronan knows how to make a comeback, debuting a chic new look.
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Saoirse Ronan on the red carpet for the film ‘Paper Plane’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. — 2 / 99
The Brooklyn star has brand new ‘microbangs’ – and looks incredible with them. Ronan teamed her new hair with a black floor-length Louis Vuitton gown secured at the side with a zip.
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Penelope Cruz at the Bunker screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 8, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 3 / 99
Penelope Cruz turned heads at the bunker screening in this bold red gown, featuring a thigh-high split, red buttons and fringing around the waist.
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Natasha Poly at the Be Brave screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 10, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 4 / 99
Model Natasha Poly stood out against the red carpet in this crisp white gown at the Be Brave screening on September 10. She completed the look with a choker and silver pointed-toe heels.
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Ines Trocchia at the Un Peu Avant Minuit screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 10, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 5 / 99
Ines Trocchia hit the Un Peu Avant Minuit screening in a striking netted gown with a subtle sparkle throughout the fabric.
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Virginia Stablum at the Scherzetto screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 10, 2026 in Venice, Italy — 6 / 99
Virginia Stablum shone in this metallic green gown at the Scherzetto screening. The gown’s halter-style neckline morphed into a train that flowed down her back and hit the carpet.
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Katherine Kelly Lang at the Scherzetto screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 10, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 7 / 99
Another glittering moment, this time from Katherine Kelly Lang at the Scherzetto screening.
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Nima Benati at the Un Peu Avant Minuit screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 10, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 8 / 99
Nima Benati gave a sheer lace dress a racy spin with a sheer panel at the bust.
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Pamela Anderson at the Place To Be screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Giardino on September 9, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 9 / 99
Pamela Anderson was a walking bolt of sunshine as she attended the Place To Be screening on September 9. The actress was swathed in bold yellow, with her dress featuring billowing long sleeves and a train.
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Pamela Anderson en route to the Place To Be screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Giardino on September 9, 2026 in Venice, Italy. — 10 / 99
Anderson let the gown have its moment, teaming it with an elegant updo, low-key makeup and a necklace.
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