“Julia Roberts just turned Venice upside down at 57” 🌟🔥 Her first-ever red carpet at the festival — and one gown had everyone gasping. See the photos from her unforgettable debut in the article below 👇📸
At 57, Julia Roberts made her first-ever red carpet appearance at the Venice Film Festival, stunning in an unexpected navy gown. She attended the premiere of After the Hunt, greeted by a six-minute ovation from the crowd.
For the occasion, Roberts wore a Versace design crafted by the fashion house’s new creative director, Dario Vitale. The striking dress, made of deep blue crepe fabric, featured a hand-embroidered Damier pattern in black silk — a bold yet elegant look for her festival debut.
Alongside Roberts were filmmaker Luca Guadagnino and her fellow cast members Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, and Chloë Sevigny. In the film, she portrays a university professor whose life unravels after a student accuses a colleague of misconduct, forcing her to face a secret from her own past.
Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino get emotional after the world premiere of their new film #AfterTheHunt in Venice and give each other a big hug pic.twitter.com/RcVGU1trAk
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The screening ended with thunderous applause. Guadagnino led Roberts and the cast onto the stage, embracing her as both appeared moved to tears. The crowd inside the Sala Grande shouted “Brava Luca!” in celebration of the film’s achievement.
The festival buzz extended beyond the theater. After the Hunt has already drawn heated debate, with questions raised at its press conference about its take on the #MeToo movement and cancel culture. Roberts defended the project, insisting the film is not about provocation but about reviving “the art of conversation in humanity.”
With her dazzling red carpet debut and a film already stirring both praise and controversy, Roberts has made sure her Venice moment will not be forgotten. What do you think of her bold look and powerful new role? Share your thoughts below.
