Ciao, Bella! Adriana Lima, Cynthia Erivo, Penelope Cruz & More Look Absolutely Stunning At The Venice Film Festival — Photos
Go glam or go home! Countless stars were in attendance at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, and every single one of them brought their fashion A-game.
After walking the red carpet, guests sat down to watch Penelope Cruz's new flick, Parallel Mothers, a Spanish drama that follows two single women who give birth on the same day.
The movie was a hit, with outlets reporting that the audience gave a 5-minute standing ovation!
Scroll down to see what Hollywood's leading ladies wore to the event.
Cynthia Erivo
The Harriet star made a statement in an Atelier Versace frock that had a thigh-high slit, allowing her to show off her tattooed thigh. While she opted for a neutral color for her sky-high heels, she picked a bold purple hue for her manicure.
After the event, Erivo posted a photo of her from the night, captioning the Instagram, "#alexa play “feeling myself” by @beyonce."
Sara Sampaio
The model's dark Armani Privé gown featured sequined stripes and an embellished neck.
"So happy to be back in Venice with my @Armanibeauty family," she shared on social media.
Helen Mirren
So shiny! The legendary actress caught everyone's attention in a sequined Dolce & Gabanna dress. Her bag, face mask and headband perfectly matched her gown, which gave off a silvery aqua hue.
Mirren also posed with her husband, Taylor Hackford, on the carpet.
Adriana Lima
Va-va-voom! The model wowed in a strapless and sequined scarlet gown by Etro.
Lima swept her dark locks off to one shoulder and picked a pair of red heels to finish her look.
Barbara Palvin
The Victoria's Secret stunner kept it sweet and simple in a dark Armani Privé dress.
"VENEZIA 78 !" she exclaimed on Instagram of the event. "Honored to be part of the @armanibeauty family!"
Penelope Cruz
The actress turned heads in a black and white dress that was adorned with tassels, bows and puffed sleeves.
"I feel like the luckiest girl in the world getting to work with him for so many years," she declared of Pedro Almodovar directing the praised movie. "He has given me so many opportunities, so many characters that are so different from each other and so different (from) myself."
