Julia Roberts Steals the Spotlight at Venice Film Festival for 'After the Hunt'

Hollywood icon and superstar Julia Roberts made an impressive showing on the red carpet for her newest film, After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino, at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025. Wearing a custom Atelier Versace navy crepe gown made by Versace and with a damier hand embroidered in black silk thread, Julia was simply stunning. She accessorized with more than 100 carats of Chopard diamonds, including earrings made from platinum and titanium and a sapphire and diamond bracelet, all perfectly suited to match her elegant outfit. Her glowing visage struck fans and media bashfully on the red carpet as she put on a magnificent display for the ever so special event.

 About The Film: "After the Hunt"

After the Hunt, a gripping campus drama that highlights sexual misconduct and institutional failure, is set at Yale University. The film treats the aftermath of a sexual assault accusation, attempting to examine the complex issues of power, consent, and credibility within the academic space. Julia Roberts plays a central role, and critics have noted how she does a great job with a complex and intense story, exuding both depth and authenticity. This is Roberts' first premiere as a producer for a feature film, adding another great capstone to an already brilliant career as she continues to take challenging and significant roles in film. 

Julia Roberts Red Carpet Look and Fashion

Julia Roberts' red carpet look was an example of high fashion and glamour. The navy Versace gown with asymmetrical detail and an embroidered motif harmonized elegance with modernity. Roberts completed the outfit with beautiful Chopard jewelry, wearing over 36.15-carats of diamonds in earrings alone and 44.43-carats of sapphires and over 22.66-carats of diamonds in the bracelet. The hair and makeup added to the look, as they were kept simple with a classic and refined note and spotlighted Roberts' natural beauty. Overall, the complete look mixed Hollywood glamour, sophistication, and star power.

Julia Roberts: A True Hollywood Legend

Roberts' participation at Venice reinforced her status as an iconic Hollywood figure. Fans and media pointed to her nonchalant ability to attract attention through combinations of glamor, charm, and star power. Roberts' appearance rinsed memories from watching her films about why she is still so entrenched in our hearts, and provides a source of inspiration for those who want to be her, an actor, or one of her fans who remarked on her style and grace.

Behind the Scenes: Making of 'After the Hunt'

Guadagnino and Roberts worked through the artifacts of After the Hunt with a deliberate and sensitive undertaking.  The project explores the ironies of campus life and the complexities of asking for entitlement with credibility and justice.  Critics have lauded Roberts' performance for capturing the authenticity and emotional core of the film, reinforcing and reframing Roberts' position in American cinema while compelling and insisting audiences feel the film first and then think about it.  The film opens conversations about usual modern tropes about collegiate life and creates theatre that emphasizes the historical moments but will lead to future conversations.

Incredible fit!

— Shawndelle S Diehm (@SSDIEHM) August 30, 2025

Public and Media Reaction

Julia Roberts' major feature debut at the Venice Film Festival was met with great excitement from the public and press. Social media sparked conversation whenever her name was mentioned following the festival- showing the level of praise for her style, grace, and performance. Entertainment news outlets celebrated her as the centerpiece of the premiere - taking attention in a way that was so natural and effortless, and comments from moviegoers led to early support for the film, and look forward to a mix of both critical acclaim, as well as important discussions stemming from its themes. Roberts' apparent active and constant presence at the festival continues to reaffirm her place in Hollywood, and reinforces her legacy as a style icon.