Stars take over Venice: All the celebs on Day 1 of Venice Film Festival

Running from September 2 to 12, 2026, the 83rd Venice Film Festival has brought top stars and standout fashion to Italy’s Lido

Running from September 2 to 12, 2026, the 83rd Venice Film Festival has brought top stars and standout fashion to Italy’s Lido.

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Take a look at who was spotted on the first day:

Running from September 2 to 12, 2026, the Venice Film Festival brings top stars and standout fashion to Italy’s Lido. Take a look at who was spotted on the first day:

Amal Clooney stunned in a custom, floor-length black column dress featuring head-to-toe ruched detailing by Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann.

George Clooney, who received the festival’s prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, kept it classic in a sharp black tuxedo and matching bow tie.

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner arrived wearing a monochromatic white travel outfit paired with a slouchy, camel-coloured suede Chanel duffel bag.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney arrived wearing a sheer archival 2003 Georges Chakra lace halter crop top paired with low-rise khaki shorts.

J Balvin wore a suit from Emporio Armani's Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection paired with black leather shoes.

Jonathan Bailey wore a relaxed, custom black Giorgio Armani tuxedo.

Claire Foy poses for photographers at the opening ceremony and the red carpet for the film 'Ink' during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP) (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Claire Foy went head-to-toe red in Bottega Veneta.