Julia Robertsis saving face—except it’s not her own.
The Oscar winner made a rare public appearance as she attended the 2025 Venice International Film Festival in a unique look that has a special connection to one of her movies.
As she arrived at the event Aug. 27, Julia donned a black and white cardigan that was emblazoned with multiple iterations of director Luca Guadagnino’s face, which she wore over a black T-shirt and long shorts. She completed the look with her red, curled hair draped over her shoulders, a pair of round black sunglasses and a black leather duffle bag.
The Erin Brockovich star’s style choice was a touching nod to Luca and their new film After the Hunt, which is debuting at the festival and also stars Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri and Chloë Sevigny.
And the fashion statement was especially sweet considering that Luca—who also directed Challengers and Call Me By Your Name—told Vanity Fair Aug. 27 that his friendship with Julia was a new one, explaining, “We started talking [about this movie] and became instant friends.”
But Venice isn’t the only time Julia—who shares twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, 20, and son Henry, 17, with husband Danny Moder—has shown her support for a pal with a face-forward sweater.
Indeed, at the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors, Julia paid tribute to her longtime friend George Clooneyby donning a Jeremy Scott-designed Moschino dress covered in frames filled with the Ocean’s Eleven star’s face.
“This old thing? What?” she quipped as she took the stage at New York’s Lincoln Center. “I’m here for Gladys Knight. Can’t you tell?”
Joking aside, Julia praised her costar who inspired her bold outfit.
“I’ve had the great experience in this life to meet a lot of deeply interesting people,” she said. “People who are gifted, who transform space and time right before your eyes, who walk the earth as a kind of poetry. And I can tell you in a group of these mentors—these blessed and impactful folks—that my friend George Clooney is head and shoulders above the crowd.”
Read on for more stars who have shown up and shown out at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
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.
