Most Beautiful Venice Film Festival: 10 Stars Who Stole the Show

Most beautiful Venice Film Festival stars shine every year at the Lido, and the 83rd edition in 2026 was no exception with Penelope Cruz leading glamour for film Bunker.

The Lido is not just about cinema. Beauty becomes a language there, from late August to early September, when red carpet turns into runway.

Table of Contents

• Zendaya and Anne Hathaway - Modern Goddess
• Penelope Cruz and Margot Robbie - Mediterranean Glamour
• Florence Pugh to Monica Bellucci - Bold Icons
• Timothee, Cate and Surprise 2025-2026

1. Zendaya - The Modern Goddess (2021, 2024)

When Zendaya arrived for Dune, she redefined minimalism. Wet-look gown by Balmain, flawless skin, no excess.

Pure, powerful, iconic. She proved that at Venice, less is more and that true elegance wins on the Lido.

Her look became instant reference for Venice Film Festival official best-dressed archives.

See more in our fashion news section and red carpet looks.

2. Anne Hathaway - Timeless Elegance

Regular on Lido's best-dressed lists. Her classic Hollywood smile and sculpted black gown made everyone turn.

Beautiful because she never tries too hard. A timeless icon loved by photographers year after year.

3. Penelope Cruz - Mediterranean Beauty and most beautiful Venice Film Festival Icon

Penelope IS Venice. Chanel ambassador, long waves, intense eyes. Every time she walks for Pedro Almodovar premiere, she reminds world what Mediterranean beauty means.

The Chanel look combines elegance and confidence, which is why she is voted every year among Lido's top beauties.

Her couture story is detailed by Chanel official.

4. Margot Robbie - Old Hollywood, New Rules

Blonde, sculpted, but never plastic. Her Versace moments combined glamour of Grace Kelly with contemporary edge.

More Old Hollywood inspiration in Pitti Fragranze Florence and Milan Fashion Week preparation.

5. Florence Pugh - The Bold and Beautiful

Shaved head, pink Valentino, no apologies. Florence showed that beauty in Venice in 2022-2024 is also about courage.

And cameras loved her for it. She redefined red carpet as attitude, not just face.

6. Hunter Schafer - Futuristic Beauty

Translucent Armani Prive, ethereal makeup. Hunter brought new definition of beauty to 2023 and 2024 editions: delicate, futuristic, photogenic.

7. Monica Bellucci - The Eternal Icon

She doesn't need a list, but no Venice list is complete without her. In her 50s and 60s, more beautiful than ever.

Proof that Lido loves timeless women and Italian heritage that never fades.

8. Timothee Chalamet and the New Male Beauty

Venice is no longer just about actresses. Timothee in Haider Ackermann, with bleached brows and backless top, became one of most beautiful presences of 2022.

He opened Lido to genderless conversation, a shift also celebrated as most beautiful Venice Film Festival evolution by critics.

9. Cate Blanchett - The Queen of the Lido

As President of Jury in 2020, she recycled gowns and still was the most beautiful. Beauty is also sustainability and intelligence.

10. The Surprise of Venice 2025-2026

Every edition has its breakout face. In 2024 it was Sydney Sweeney in vintage Chanel. In 2025, Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior Couture with diamond bob.

In 2026, Penelope Cruz leads for film Bunker, confirming Mediterranean glamour never fades. This is what makes most beautiful Venice Film Festival stars unforgettable every year.

The festival is not just about cinema. At Lido, beauty becomes language. Where timeless elegance meets modern glamour.

It's about presence, style, and that unforgettable moment when flashbulbs explode. These 10 icons defined beauty at Venice in recent years.

For full schedule see La Biennale Cinema and our events calendar.

Sources: La Biennale Venice | Vogue

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