The 16 Most Iconic Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Looks Of All Time

Since 1932, the world’s biggest movie stars have descended on Venice’s The Lido, for the Venice Film Festival. The festival, which takes place around late August or early September every year, sees the stars dress to the nines for the big event.

From Sophia Loren’s old Hollywood glamour in the 1950s to Kate Hudson’s fringed baby bump in 2003 and Zendaya’s iconic nude Balmain gown in 2021, it’s hard to pick a favourite look.

However, that hasn’t stopped us from trying. Below, find all of our favourite Venice Film Festival looks from 1958 until now.

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Sophia Loren wears a white dress and silver jewels to the Venice Film Festival in 1958. *(Credit: Getty)*

Elsa Martinelli in 1956 — Elsa Martinelli wears a figure-hugging mini in 1956. *(Credit: Getty)*

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Jane Fonda wears a yellow kaftan dress and red jewellery to the Venice Film Festival in 1966. *(Credit: Getty)*

Salma Hayek 2002 — Salma Hayek wears a sheer black lace dress to the Venice Film Festival in 2002. *(Credit: Getty)*

Kate Hudson famously dressed for her baby bump in 2003. *(Credit: Getty)*

Scarlett Johansson wears a black gown to the Venice Film Festival in 2003. *(Credit: Getty)*

monica belluci — Monica Bellucci wears a long black gown to Venice Film Festival in 2005. *(Credit: Getty)*

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt look dashing as they attend the Venice Film Festival in 2007. *(Credit: Getty)*

Ann Hathway — Ann Hathaway wears Versace to Venice Film Festival in 2008. *(Credit: Getty)*

Amal And George Clooney — Amal Clooney wears a fairytale-like purple dress as she attends Venice Film Festival with husband, George Clooney in 2017. *(Credit: Getty)*

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Lady Gaga 2018 — Lady Gaga was pretty in pink at the Venice Film Festival in 2018. *(Credit: Getty)*

Ben Affleck And JLo — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Venice Film Festival in 2021. *(Credit: Getty)*

Zendaya 2021 — Zendaya wears Balmain to the Venice Film Festival in 2021. *(Credit: Getty)*

Cate Blanchett wore a sleek black jumpsuit with an eye-catching floral bodice in 2022. *(Credit: Getty)*

Jodie Turner-Smith stuns at the Venice Film Festival in 2022. *(Credit: Getty)*

Florence Pugh 2022 — Florence Pugh wore this striking black glittering dress to Venice Film Festival in 2022. *(Credit: Getty)*

Teneal Zuvela Digital Writer

Teneal has a Bachelor Of Arts degree In English and Cultural Studies from The University Of Western Australia. After completing university, Teneal began a career in lifestyle journalism, writing about food, interiors and wellness for publications including Apartment Therapy, SBS Food, We Are Explorers and Fashion Journal. Now based in Sydney, Teneal is a lifestyle writer for marie claire and ELLE Australia.

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