Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett steal the show on second day of Venice Film Festival – photos

Major Hollywood stars are gracing the Venice Film Festival

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Updated: August 30, 2024Aug 30, 2024, 12:15 AM GMT+1

The Venice Film Festival is in full swing and while Wednesday saw the stars of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice owning the red carpet, Hollywood royalty joined the party for Thursday.

Angelina Jolie was just one of the many stars who were spotted in the iconic Italian city for the festival's second day. And as is to be expected, Angelina looked absolutely magical in a svelte gown as she premiered her latest biopic, Maria, in which she plays iconic opera singer Maria Callas.

Maria wasn't the only things on show as Cate Blanchett's Disclaimer series also hit the screens, and the actress had us dotty for her new look!

But who else stole the show on Day 2, find out below…

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie revealed why she is an A-list superstar in a gorgeous Tamara Ralph couture gown in a blush cream, paired with Aquazzura shoes at the Maria premiere.

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Angelina Jolie

Earlier in the day, Angelina was pictured arriving in a brown Saint Laurent dress. The legendary actress was seen in the Venetian sun alongside the picturesque canals as she made her way to a photocall.

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Cate Blanchett

Cate wore a gorgeous Armani Privé dress with an elaborate jeweled back, paired with Louis Vuitton jewelry at the Disclaimer premiere.

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Cate Blanchett

After taking our breath away in her sleek silver dress the night before, Cate went for an entirely different outfit on Thursday afternoon, dressing in a sharp black Moschino suit that featured plenty of oversized spots for a photocall.

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Taylor Russell

Jury member Taylor Russell wore a gorgeous cream high-low dress from Loewe with Tiffany & Co. jewelry at the Maria premiere.

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Sigourney Weaver

Fresh off her Golden Lion lifetime award win, Sigourney was seen walking around for the festival's second day. The Alien star waved to cameras while in a stylish black shirt and trousers, accessorizing with a lavish necklace.

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Patti Smith

American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author and photographer Patti Smith rocked a pair of black jeans and an oversized blazer for her appearance on the red carpet.

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Alba Rohrwacher

Alba Rohrwacher wore a classic black Dior gown with a diamante-encrusted neckline for the Maria red carpet.

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Alba Rohrwacher

Alba is starring alongside Angelina in Maria, and the actress looked stunning in a knitted jumper and tartan skirt earlier in the day.

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Kevin Kline

Appearing opposite Cate is legendary actor Kevin Kline and he was all suited and booted for the event in a suave grey suit.

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Eva Herzigova

Stylish Czech actress Eva Herzigova made quite the statement with her bodysuit that gave a nude and tattooed illusion. Finish that off with a stylish swimsuit-style dress and we are in love!

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