The doors have officially opened for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, with a flock of stars descending upon the famed, floating city for the occasion. As a festival that’s long been renowned for its elegance, the celebrities have not disappointed, offering up a wealth of hair and make-up moments to take fresh inspiration from.
On the hair front, Emma Stone continues to draw all eyes upon her chic bixie cut. Meanwhile, at the hands of hair stylist Tobi Henney, Barbara Palvin sported dazzling pearls cleverly woven through her loose side-braid. Ayo Edebiri wore her hair in softly flowing waves—a classic look that harks back to Old Hollywood—whilst Indya Moore opted for a wet-look effect, sporting a gelled back ‘do.
Then, an array of make-up looks has proved to be both glamorous and wearable. Tilda Swinton and Cate Blanchett showed off creamy complexions, highlighted with placements of rose hues on the cheeks and, in Cate’s case, eye-catching illuminator. Meanwhile, Eve Hewson opted for a moodier look, with a dark lip and jet-black cat eye that perfectly complemented the drama of her inky Schiaparelli gown.
Without further ado, scroll below to take in the best Venice Film Festival 2025 beauty looks:
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Greta Lee
Undone hair makes a statement on Greta Lee, who sported lightly tousled tresses in a show of bohemian flair on the red carpet.
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Amanda Seyfried
A polished top knot may be a red carpet mainstay, but Amanda Seyfried made the look all her own by pairing her hyper-sleek ‘do with an edgier choker and gown. Hair stylist Renato Campora created this elegant updo.
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Cate Blanchett
Another fan of the classic updo, Cate cast a stunning impression with her hair pulled back in a low bun. A loose, side-parted section adds a hint of edge.
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Emma Stone
The captivating allure of Emma Stone’s bixie is very much here to stay. On the red carpet, the actress accentuates her cropped tresses with a classic, illuminated beauty base.
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Barbara Palvin
Talk about making waves—literally. Always a stunner, Barbara Palvin sports a loosely cascading braid that’s embellished by a number of pearl accoutrements, cleverly woven through her tresses. As for her make-up look? Make-up artist Tobi Henney touched up the model’s complexion using Anastasia Beverly Hills products, including the Blurring Serum Blush in Guava.
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Ayo Edebiri
Soft, flowing waves that hark back to the styles of Old Hollywood—such tresses are always a red carpet classic. See Ayo Edebiri’s bombshell-befitting locks for a case in point.
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Tilda Swinton
Whilst casting a striking impression in monochrome, Tilda Swinton adds warmth to her complexion with a smattering of rose pigments from her lips to her cheekbones.
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Cate Blanchett
The perennially elegant Cate Blanchett showed off a luminous complexion while arriving on the red carpet. Make-up artist Mary Greenwell reached for Armani Beauty products to create this base, including the Luminous Silk Concealer and Luminous Silk Cheek Tint.
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Indya Moore
Wet-look locks were surprisingly scarce on this year’s red carpet, but all the better for Indya Moore’s gelled ‘do to stand out. Accentuated with gleaming details from her lids to her lips, the effect is positively siren-like.
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Eve Hewson
In a look that pairs beautifully with her Schiaparelli gown, Eve Hewson dials up the drama with a bold matte lip and jet-black cat eye.
