Sandra Bullock and George Clooney helped launch the Venice Film Festival in starry style, arriving at the Palazzo del Cinema to unveil their new film, Gravity.
Bullock, 49, ensured all eyes were on her as she stepped out in a striking red folded gown, pairing the bold look with black accessories.
Wearing her brunette hair swept back into a quiffed updo, the actress smiled for the waiting crowd, who delivered a lively Venetian welcome at the premiere of her latest screen project.
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Stunning: Sandra Bullock arrives at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Gravity in a red origami-style dress
Pro: Sandra is known for making polished fashion choices on major red carpets
Rocky: With black accessories and a quiffed updo, Sandra gave her Venice look a sharper edge
Bullock completed the ensemble with coral-red lipstick and smoky eyes, carrying a black and diamante clutch that complemented her strappy sandals and diamond earrings.
George, 52, on the other hand went for classic red carpet tailoring, in a black tuxedo, white dress shirt and bow tie.
And obviously he was as impressed with Sandra’s outfit as the rest of the crowd, pointing at her dress with admiration as they walked the carpet on Wednesday night.
Lady in red: Sandra steals the show after arriving at the premiere on Wednesday evening
Smoking: Sandra complemented her dress with a coral lip colour and a brown and black eyeshadow design
Leading lady: Sandra oozes star quality after arriving at the 70th International Venice Film Festival for the premiere of Gravity on Wednesday evening
Cheerful: Sandra looked ecstatic to be promoting her new space-based drama
Warm welcome: The actress signs autographs for happy fans in Venice
Looking good: Sandra shines in a stunning red gown
Here he comes: George Clooney walks the carpet in a classic tuxedo
Sandra has been pacing herself on the movie front since winning her first Oscar for The Blinde Side in 2009.
The actress appeared in a supporting role in the eomtional drama Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close last year with Tom Hanks, but put on her comedy hat for Paul Fieg’s The Heat alongside Melissa McCarthy.
While George saw his movie Argo receive a number of gongs at this year’s Academy Awards.
Admiration: George puts an appreciative hand up to present his stunning co-star
Good-looking couple: The acting duo brought some Hollywood glamour to the Palazzo del Cinema
Tense: Gravity follows two astronauts who are stranded in space after an accident in orbit
Wandering hands: George and Sandra pose for photos on Wednesday evening
All eyes on me: Sandra was in good form on the red carpet in Venice on Wednesday evening
Stand out: Sandra lines up with producer David Heyman, Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, George and and Alfonso’s son and screenwriter Jonas Cuarón
But as the sole actors in the new film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, Sandra and George had to keep each other company at the premiere.
They star as two astronauts stranded in space after being battered by the floating debris from a destroyed Russian satellite that has ruined their shuttle.
Bullock plays rookie Stone, to Clooney’s veteran spacer Kowalsky, who must navigate their way across the void of space to reach the international space station and their only chance of salvation.
Family affair: This is Alfonso and Jonás’s first movie together with A Boy And His Shoe to follow
Hot demand: After receiving Oscars for Argo and The Descendants, George is look set to pick up even more awards next year
Glasses ready: George and Sandra grab their 3D frames ready for the film
Take your seat: The pair sit down and comfy at the Opening Ceremony
Front row seat: George Clooney and Sandra Bullock attend the premiere of Gravity at the 70th Venice International Film Festival
While George has previously starred in the slow space thriller Solaris – the Steven Soderbergh remake of Tarkovsky’s sci-fi classic – Gravity is tipped as one of the most tense action thrillers of the year.
Joining his lead stars was Alfonso with his son and Gravity’s screenwriter Jonás Cuarón as well as producer David Heyman.
Also in attendance was Italian model and presenter Eva Riccobono who will be hosting the opening and closing night ceremonies, as well as a number of other Italian personalities.
The Jury: Jiang Wen, Carrie Fisher, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Andrea Ardnold, Martina Gedek, Renato Berta, Virginie Ledoyen and Pablo Larrain attend the Opening Ceremony
Sleek: Carrie Fisher wore an elegant black gown with a smokey eye design
Host with the most! Eva Riccobono will host the Opening Ceremony and premiere of Gravity at the 70th Venice International Film Festival
Local stars: Actress Clotilde Coureau and director Maria Sole Tognazzi at the Opening Ceremony
Electric: Russian actress Kseniya Rappoport wears a satin blue gown to the Gravity premiere
However the arrival of the stars was just as extravagant, as they zoomed in on the back of luxury speedboats along one of the many canals that make Venice famous.
But along the way the actors were sprayed by water, however, Sandra and George happily mopped each other’s brows before they hit the red carpet.
Watery arrival: Sandra and George made their way in on a luxury boat
Happy sailor: George looked cheery the boat steered them down the famous canals
Helping hand: George wipes water off his co-star’s face after getting sprayed during the ride
Over here: Fans want George Clooney’s autograph shortly after he arrived at the Gravity premiere by boat
