The 82nd Venice International Film Festival sizzled with Hollywood and European star power on August 28, 2025, as the much-awaited premiere of Jay Kelly brought a glittering lineup of celebrities to the red carpet.
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
The evening saw Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Giovanni Zeqireya, Giovanni Esposito, Riley Keough, Adam Sandler, Emily Mortimer, Eve Hewson, and Alba Rohrwacher dazzling under the Venetian lights. But it was George Clooney who stole the spotlight with a romantic gesture — kissing the hand of his wife, Amal Clooney, in front of flashing cameras, a moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
US director Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Greta Gerwig attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Shailene Woodley attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Adam Sandler attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Eve Hewson attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Molly Sims attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Molly Sims attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Naomi Watts attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Eve Hewson and Ali Hewson attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Laura Dern attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
George Clooney and Giovanni Zeqireya attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alba Rohrwacher attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Nilufar Addati attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Anet Mlčáková attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Eva Robin attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Pritika Swarup attend the “Jay Kelly” red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Adding even more glamour, Carolina Cavalli, Lucrezia Guglielmino, Benedetta Porcaroli, Eva Robin’s, and Marco Bonadei made stylish appearances, while Loredana Salanță, Simona Jakstaite, Greta Gerwig, and Alba Rohrwacher turned heads with their sophisticated fashion choices.
The red carpet, captured through the lens of Victoria Mazurova (Fabuk), perfectly blended star-studded Hollywood charm with European elegance — making Jay Kelly one of the most talked-about premieres of the festival.
