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Amal Clooney chose a subdued custom look as George Clooney received Venice’s Golden Lion award, with the couple favoring classic black tie style.
- On September 2, George Clooney and Amal Clooney attended the 83rd Venice International Film Festival opening ceremony, where he received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
- The Clooneys, married for 12 years, are renowned for coordinated red carpet appearances that blend effortlessness with polished, classic aesthetics reflecting their celebrity stature.
- Amal wore a custom black gown by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, featuring a column silhouette with translucent side panels, charcoal gray center, and patent leather piping.
- George matched her elegance in a Giorgio Armani tuxedo and later playfully swapped his Golden Lion trophy for a photographer's camera at the Venice Lido's Sala Grande.
- While known for daring colors at past Venice events, Amal adopted a demure palette this year, reflecting her role as a supportive partner during her husband's career milestone in Italy.
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At the start of the 83rd film festival in Venice, the US actor George Clooney has been awarded for his life's work. A film by German director Werner Herzog is also included in the competition for the Golden Lion.
The official opening of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival took place yesterday, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Lido, in the most glamorous way. George Clooney and his wife Amal Alamuddin appeared on the red carpet of the premiere of the film Ink - for the first year of the Sun newspaper under the direction of Rupert Murdoch - elegant, but comfortable and smiling, like someone returning "home". The Hollywood star and activist re…
Amal and George Clooney Turn Up the Glamour in Coordinating All-Black Looks at Venice Film Festival
The couple dressed to impress.George Clooney and Amal Clooney at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2026.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistAmal and George Clooney stepped out for the Venice Film Festival on September 2, where they coordinated all-black ensembles.Amal, 48, donned a strappy floor-length black gown with ruched fabric.George, 65, wore a classic black tuxedo with a matching bow tie. It’s that time of year again. The annual Venice Fil…
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