Julia Roberts Wears Sweater Featuring Director’s Face—Because Why Not
Sage Matthews here, your friendly neighborhood cynic who’s convinced the world is one influencer meltdown away from total collapse. And wouldn’t you know it, here comes Julia Roberts—America’s sweetheart turned fashion provocateur—wearing a sweater covered in the face of her director like it’s the most normal thing in the world. Of course this happened.
At the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, Roberts made a rare public appearance, stepping onto the red carpet in a black-and-white cardigan that featured multiple iterations of director Luca Guadagnino’s face. Yes, you read that right. The sweater, a custom piece that screams “artistic collaboration” or “emotional dependency,” depending on how you squint, was worn over a black T-shirt and long shorts. She finished the look with red curls, round sunglasses, and a leather duffle bag that probably costs more than your car. The outfit was a tribute to their new film, After the Hunt, which also stars Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, and Chloë Sevigny.
Now, let’s take a moment to process this. Julia Roberts, the woman who once wore a Moschino dress covered in George Clooney’s face at the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors, is at it again. Back then, she joked, “I’m here for Gladys Knight. Can’t you tell?” while delivering a heartfelt speech about Clooney’s impact on her life. This time around, she’s knitting her director’s face into high fashion. One wonders if Guadagnino was thrilled or mildly disturbed when he saw the look.
According to Vanity Fair, Guadagnino confirmed that he and Roberts became “instant friends” while working on the film. That’s sweet, in a deeply unsettling way. It’s like when your coworker starts wearing your photo on their shirt to meetings—supportive or slightly creepy? You decide.
Roberts, who has three children with husband Danny Moder, has always had a flair for the dramatic, but this latest sartorial choice feels like a step into uncharted territory. Is it a heartfelt tribute? A fashion flex? A cry for attention in a world that’s already watching her every move? Or is it just a weirdly specific inside joke between two A-listers who’ve been spending too much time together?
Meanwhile, Venice was packed with other celebrity appearances. George and Amal Clooney continued their reign as red carpet royalty, Adam Sandler brought his whole family, and Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach proved that power couples can still make it work. But none of them managed to out-weird Julia’s sweater moment.
Let’s be real—this isn’t the first time Roberts has gone full fashion eccentric. She’s worn plunging gowns, bold prints, and enough red carpet looks to fill a museum exhibit. But this? This is peak celebrity self-indulgence. It’s like she looked at the red carpet and said, “I’m going to wear my director’s face because I can.”
And honestly, at this point, who are we to question it? If Hollywood wants to turn the red carpet into a psychological case study, we might as well sit back and enjoy the show. After all, when the world is falling apart, sometimes the only thing left is to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Anyway, can’t wait to see how this gets worse.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Vanity Fair
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