Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore proved they were every inch the leading ladies on Thursday as they graced the red carpet of the Tár premiere during day two of the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Australian beauty Cate (53 years old) caught everyone’s attention with a black velvet jumpsuit embellished with a floral trim. She was accompanied by fellow Hollywood star, Hollywood actor, Robert De Niro.
Meanwhile, Julianne, 61, who is the president of this year’s jury, took the plunge in a daring black velvet gown which featured a very low neckline as she posed for snaps at the glitzy event.
Stunners: Cate Blanchett (L) and Julianne Moore proved they were every inch the leading ladies on Thursday as they graced the red carpet of the Tár premiere during day two the 79th Venice International Film Festival
Cate looked radiant in her garden-inspired ensemble which featured a colourful display exotic flowers and foliage that framed her décolletage.
The actress, who stars in the Todd Field directed Tár allowed her outfit to do the talking with minimal accessorised save for a gold ring and simple diamond earrings.
Her striking features were highlighted by blush makeup, and her blonde hair was swept to the side.
Julianne exuded confidence while she took to the red carpet wearing her show-stopping cleavage-baring gown, with which she was matched with an embellished necklace in silver and equally stunning silver earrings.
Flower power: Australian beauty Cate, 53, certainly caught the eye as she donned a black velvet jumpsuit adorned with an elaborate floral trim as she led the glamour at the screening alongside her fellow Hollywood star
Looking good: The actress, who stars in the Todd Field directed Tar allowed her outfit to do the talking with minimal accessorised save for a gold ring and simple diamond earrings
New movie: The Oscar-winner is promoting Tár, a drama from Todd Field, the director of In the Bedroom
Cate was the most prominent lady on the red carpet: All eyes are on you
Film role: Cate plays the offbeat role of a composer in the upcoming psychological drama Tár
The beauty made sure her gown was the highlight of the event. She kept her makeup to a minimum and her auburn locks were styled with a simple side-parting.
Filmed in Berlin last year, the plot follows Cate Blanchett’s character, Lydia Tár, as she rises to become the first-ever female conductor of a German orchestra.
This trailer suggests the film will be directed by Todd Field and deal with themes such as powerlessness and madness.
Field’s third feature film and first since Little Children in 2007. Field’s films have received eight Oscar nominations, despite the fact that they are very limited in output.
There she is: Julianne oozed confidence as she strutted her stuff on the carpet in her cleavage-baring number, which she teamed with an embellished silver necklace and equally dazzling silver earrings
Amazing: Julianne looked stunning in her plunged black dress, which she teamed with a pair chunky fishnet shoes.
Radiant: Her dress was the highlight of the evening. The beauty kept make-up to a minimum while styling her auburn hair in simple side-partings.
Sensational: Julianne leaned on her hip and smiled as she took the photos
Belle of The Ball: She certainly made heads turn as she dressed in a stunning ensemble for the premiere at this festival
Julianne looked glamorous as Julianne joined the other stars at the glam party
Blanchett stars alongside Mark Strong (Cruella) and Nina Hoss (Homeland).
In January 2023, the film’s psychological drama will be available in cinemas.
Meanwhile, there was further glamour on the red carpet thanks to Georgina Rodriguez , who put on a very leggy display at the star-studded event as she donned a backless black dress with a daring thigh-high split.
The 28-year-old girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo elevated her height in a pair of back heels and accessorised with a gold choker style necklace and a matching chunky bracelet.
Amazing: Georgina Rodriguez put on an impressive performance at the star-studded event in a black backless dress and a bold, thigh high split.
Beautiful: Georgina was stunning in her flawless bronze makeup with a nude lips and beautiful brunette hair pulled back in a bun.
Georgina was able to sport a perfectly bronzed palette and a nude lips, with her brunette hair pulled back in a ponytail.
This former sales assistant posted a series of photos to Instagram early in the morning showing her getting on her private plane to fly to Italy for the festival.
Kelsey Merritt stood out in her figure-hugging, pale pink dress with bow details and paired it with nude heels.
The model was radiant in the dewy pink blush makeup she chose and her stylish, blond hairstyle.
Cate Blanchett was the star of the movie in her chic, black strapless jumpsuit featuring bold flowers.
Amazing: Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, 27-years old, stepped up in heels with backs and accessorized with a necklace and matching bracelet.
Lavish: The beauty shared some snaps from her trip to Italy earlier in the day.
Amazing: Kelsey Merritt made heads with her figure-hugging, pale pink gown featuring a bow detail and paired it with a pair nude heels
Beauty: This model was radiant in the dewy pink blush look she chose and her blonde hair styled up with an elegant updo
It’s possible to work it: While posing on the red carpet, she accessorized with sparkling silver jewelry.
Dressed to impress: Noemie Merlant wowed in a shimmering black gown which featured a daring thigh-high split
All that glitters: Festival hostess Rocio Munoz Morales put on a glittering display in a metallic fringed dress and matching heels
Going all out: Ilona Matsour was sure to get heads turning in her elaborate floral dress which featured a daring sheer top half
Annually, the Venice Lagoon’s Lido hosts the festival. It attracts some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Movie screenings will be held in Palazzo del Cinema, on the Lungomare Marconi.
The competition’s highest accolade will be won by Blonde (a divisive biopic starring Ana De Armas, who plays the role of Marilyn Monroe).
Brendan Fraser will be competing alongside Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, and Colin Farrell in The Whale.
Glamourous: Nina Hoss was stunning on the red carpet wearing a sparkly gown teamed with black high heels
Amazing: Elisa Maino looked stunning in a strapless maxi gown with silver accessories.
Amazing: Paola Turani stole show with her stunning red cut-out dress with daring thigh high split and silver shoes
Style: Sophie Kauer was stylish in a pale-blue leather dress paired with silver strappy shoes.
The star-studded event was attended by Nina Hoss (German actress), Noemiemerlant (French actress), Todd Field (US Director), Sophie Kauer (British-German actress) and Cate Blanchett (pictured left to right).
Stars: Sophie Kauer (Cate Blanchett), Noemiemerlant, Nina Hoss and Todd Field. The cast also posed for the cameras
The Venice Lagoon’s Lido Island hosts the annual film festival. It attracts the most famous stars.
Let’s get the girls on board: These ladies were clearly aware of the task as they dressed in their best ensembles for this glamorous premiere
Sweet: Greta Gerwig looked just as happy as her husband Noah Baumbach as they arrived at the festival’s second day.
Sleek. Greta looked chic in a black satin 2-piece set, with embellished shoes and a Gucci handbag.