Emily Blunt's ‘different’ appearance at the Venice Film Festival sparks online chatter: ‘Stop it right now!’

Emily Blunt graced the Venice Film Festival's red carpet in a stunning Schiaparelli dress, but it is not her outfit that the internet is concerned about.

Published on: Sep 3, 2025, 17:16:24 IST

By Eshana Saha

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Emily Blunt recently turned heads in a Schiaparelli baby blue dress for the photocall of The Smashing Machine, at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. However, it is not her role in the new movie, or her stunning dress that is garnering online attention - commentators have pointed out that her face “look(s) different.”

The internet is buzzing after many commentators claimed that Emily Blunt "looks different" in the photocall pictures from the Venice Film Festival. (AFP)

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Online users have pointed out that Emily Blunt’s appearance seemed slightly different, with a few suggesting her face looks altered and her bust fuller. One user on Instagram commented, “Am I tripping or does she look different? Not in a bad way. Just different,” while another went, “Something’s happening to her face…Emily stop it right now! You look beautiful here but any more you’re going to start diminishing your obviously natural beauty.” Addressing the change in her figure, another commentator on Instagram added, “Fillers, Botox and melons,” and yet another noted, “Those girls weren’t that big before.”

Emily Blunt in Schiaparelli at the Venice Film Festival
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Emily’s altered appearance is also being shared around on Reddit, with some commentators lamenting the pressure on Hollywood stars to always look flawless. One user noted, “That is…a LOT of fillers in her face,” while another appreciated her gorgeous dress but added, “Love Emily and this colour is gorgeous but why do all the Hollywood women have these strange overfilled upper cheeks. It looks so odd.”

A moment for the dress!

Emily dazzled the red carpet in a baby blue Schiaparelli twisted dress from the brand’s Spring-Summer 2024 Ready-to-Wear Collection, designed by Daniel Roseberry, the creative director of the house. Showcasing Schiaparelli’s signature surrealist tailoring, the baby-blue jersey envelopes her frame, with structured pleats wrapping neatly around the midsection. Adding an ethereal touch, the straps feature hammered gold brass accents and the entire ensemble is accesorised with Ysso jewellery and gold sandals.

Emily Blunt stepped out to the Venice Film Festival red carpet alongside her The Smashing Machine co-star Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson, who stars as Mark Kerr. She plays the role of the wrestler-turned-MMA fighter’s then-wife Dawn Staples in the upcoming film set to release on October 3, which received a 15-minute standing ovation at its Venice premiere.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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