George Clooney, Emma Stone, and A-List Stars Light Up Venice Film Festival 2025
Elena West here, your guide to the most electrifying moments in entertainment, and let me tell you—this year’s Venice Film Festival is already rewriting the playbook on red carpets, cinematic brilliance, and behind-the-scenes drama. This is your moment—let’s dive into the spectacle that is the 2025 Venice Film Festival!
The 2025 Venice Film Festival officially kicked off the unofficial start of awards season on August 27, and if you thought the waterways of Venice were just for gondolas and romance, think again—this year, they’re the red carpet runway for Hollywood’s elite. From George Clooney’s low-key boat arrival to Emma Stone’s casual charm, the festival is already delivering unforgettable moments.
George Clooney and Amal Clooney made a splash arriving in style aboard a private boat, waving to adoring fans as they soaked in the Italian sun. George, ever the classic Hollywood icon, kept it effortlessly cool in a black polo, beige khakis, and aviator sunglasses. Amal, meanwhile, turned heads in a butter-yellow calf-length dress, gold belt, white heels, and an elegant white handbag—proof that sophistication doesn’t need to shout to be noticed. George is in town to promote his latest film, Jay Kelly, where he plays a famous movie star navigating an unexpected journey alongside his manager, played by none other than Adam Sandler—who arrived in full Sandler mode, basketball in hand and wearing pink shorts and a graphic button-up shirt.
Emma Stone, fresh off her latest collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos, was spotted in Venice wearing a baseball cap and a radiant smile. Her new film, Bugonia, sees her portray a powerful CEO kidnapped by two conspiracy-obsessed young men. She’s joined by Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone in what promises to be one of the most talked-about films of the season. Stone, who arrived with her husband Dave McCary and has been keeping things low-key, was all smiles as she prepared for the premiere. The couple, married for five years and parents to 4-year-old Louise Jean, are clearly enjoying the festival together.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Frankenstein adaptation, set to hit theaters October 17 before streaming on Netflix November 7. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the iconic monster. Elordi, who spent nearly 10 hours a day in makeup, opened up to Variety about the physical and emotional transformation required for the role. “There’s so many different layers to the costume,” he shared. “When he’s born, he’s wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high.” He also described how the monster evolves emotionally, hunching as he experiences pain and eventually closing off as an adult—layering humanity into the horror.
Other stars making waves in Venice include Jurassic Park alum Laura Dern, who waved to fans upon arrival, and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, who dazzled in a matching red pants and shirt set. The Clooneys, parents to 8-year-old twins Ella and Alexander, were among the first to arrive on August 26, setting the tone for what promises to be a star-studded, cinematic celebration.
This festival isn’t just about glamour—it’s about storytelling, innovation, and redefining what cinema can be. Whether it’s Clooney’s return to the spotlight, Stone’s bold new role, or Elordi’s transformative performance, the 2025 Venice Film Festival is already setting the stage for a season of unforgettable moments.
So what’s next? The festival runs through September 6, and if the first few days are any indication, we’re in for a cinematic treat. Stay tuned—because the best is yet to come.
Now take what you’ve learned and get ready for the next big moment in entertainment!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Variety
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