The celebs are ready to sail through the canals at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
With the annual event set to kick off in Italy on Aug. 27—and run through Sept. 6—the stars were out and about to celebrate the unofficial start of awards season.
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.
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 Sandler—who 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. She’s joined on screen by Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone.
Venice will also give fans their first look at Guillermo del Toro’s 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 creation—a role that had him in the makeup chair for nearly 10 hours a day.
“There’s so many different layers to the costume,” Jacob told Variety in an interview published Aug. 20. “When he’s born, he’s wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high.”
The 28-year-old further expanded on his character, noting that when the monster “starts to experience pain, as we do as a teenager, he starts to hunch his shoulders. And as an adult, he closes off.”
For all the stars ready to celebrate filmmaking among the Venice canals, keep reading.
Adrian Grenier
The Entourage star returned to the red carpet for the premiere of In the Hand of Dante at the Venice Film Festival.
Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba
The British actor and his wife were all smiles at the premiere of A House of Dynamite on Sept. 2.
Greta Lee
The actress stunned in a Dior dress and platinum jewelry from Tiffany & Co. at the premiere of A House of Dynamite on Sept. 2.
Jason Momoa
The Aquaman star rolled up to the red carpet in a pink suit on Sept. 3.
Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix
The couple enjoyed a rare red carpet date night at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3.
Rebecca Ferguson
The Mission Impossible actress rocked a sculptural black gown at the A House of Dynamite premiere on Sept. 2.
Amanda Seyfried
The Oscar-nominated actress wrapped things up in a Prada gown featuring a red statement bow at the premiere of The Testament Of Ann Lee on Sept. 1.
Halsey & Avan Jogia
The coolest couple you know walked the red carpet at the premiere of The Smashing Machine on Sept. 1.
Jacod Elordi
The Euphoria star gave a thumbs up as he arrived at the screening of his new movie Frankenstein on Aug. 30.
Emily Blunt
The Devil Wears Prada star added some sparkle to the premiere of The Smashing Machine, wearing a shimmering Tamara Ralph dress.
Oscar Isaac
The Dune actor looked sharp at the premiere of Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein on Aug. 30.
Kaia Gerber & Lewis Pullman
The hot new couple step out of their hotel during the Venice Film Festival.
Sofia Carson
The Descendants actress wowed in an Elie Saab gown at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 on Aug. 31.
Jude Law, Alicia Vikander & Paul Dano
The three stars of The Wizard Of The Kremlin arrive at the film’s premiere on Aug. 31.
Dwayne Johnson
The Rock showed off the dramatic weight loss transformation he underwent for his upcoming movie The Smashing Machine while stepping out at Miu Miu Women’s Tales event Aug. 30.
Callum Turner
The British actor looked dapper in a Louis Vuitton tuxedo in Venice on Aug. 30, as he emerges as a frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.
Paris Jackson
The musician wore a gorgeous ombre dress to the amfAR Gala in Venice, where she also performed for the star-studded crowd.
Jesse Williams & Colman Domingo
The two actors enjoyed the festivities at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 on Aug. 31.
Kaitlyn Dever
The Last of Us actress looked stunning in a chic Armani dress at the Frankenstein red carpet premiere on Aug. 30.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
The actor was almost unrecognizable with his rugged beard and curls at the premiere of Frankenstein on Aug. 30.
Julia Roberts
The Pretty Woman star looked stunning in a Roger Vivier black gown at the premiere of After the Hunt on Aug. 29.
Andrew Garfield
The Spider-Man actor donned blue suit for the premiere of his new film, After the Hunt.
Ayo Edebiri
The award-winning star of The Bear was serving glamor in a floor-length red dress at the After the Hunt premiere on Aug. 29.
Chloe Sevigny
The indie icon stole the spotlight in a Saint Laurent dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the premiere of director Luca Guadagnino‘s After the Hunt on Aug. 29.
Billy Crudup & Naomi Watts
The Mulholland Drive actress and The Morning Show actor packed on the PDA as they walked the red carpet for his new film Jay Kelly on Aug. 28.
Shailene Woodley
The Big Little Lies actress hit the red carpet to support her The Descendants co-star George Clooney at the premiere of his new film, Jay Kelly.
Emma Stone
The Oscar winner stepped out in a floor-length silver gown for the premiere of Bugonia on Aug. 28.
Amal Clooney & George Clooney
The Clooneys showed why they are red carpet royalty at the Jay Kelly premiere, with Amal wearing a stunning fuchsia dress and George in a classic black tux.
Adam Sandler & family
It was a family affair at the Jay Kelly premiere, with the Sandman posing for pics with his wife Jackie Sandler and daughters Sunny and Sadie.
Alicia Silverstone
The Clueless star makes a rare appearance at the Venice Film Festival, attending the premiere of Bugonia on Aug. 28.
