Amal Clooney looked picture perfect as she supported her sickly husband George while leaving the Venice FIlm Festival on Friday morning. 

George, aged 64, is dealing with a severe sinus infection, causing him to miss a few press engagements on Thursday, before he attended the premiere of Jay Kelly on the red carpet that evening.

He wore a smile on his face as he stepped out the morning after, with his stunning wife by his side. 

Amal stole attention wearing a stunning black ensemble with an oversized straw hat as she carried a cup of coffee in hand. 

Dressed casually, George occasionally showed signs of discomfort while receiving assistance onto a water taxi, likely still feeling unwell.

The following morning, Amal Clooney looked stunning as she supported her ailing husband George while departing Venice, just after he managed to appear on the Jay Kelly red carpet despite his condition.

At times, a casually dressed George grimaced a little as he made his way onto a water taxi while no doubt still feeling under the weather

Amal stole attention wearing a stunning black ensemble with an oversized straw hat as she carried a cup of coffee in hand

The previous night, the Hollywood icon was both supported and outshone by his elegant wife Amal in the city where they famously tied the knot, this time while promoting his coming-of-age film Jay Kelly.

George managed to navigate a 30-minute walk on the red carpet despite a ‘serious’ sinus infection, which had sidelined him from promotional events for about a day.

Arriving at approximately 9:35 pm local time for the 9:45 premiere of his Netflix film Jay Kelly, George was accompanied by Amal. As they exited the car, he asked her, “Are you OK?” and then said, “OK, let’s go.”

The actor appeared in lively spirits throughout and even spent around 20 minutes signing autographs for fans on the red carpet. 

At several points he was seen clutching his throat and broke off to explain to the crowds: ‘I can’t speak!’

He spent time chatting to festival boss Alberto Barbera and to co-stars Laura Dern and Adam Sandler.

Meanwhile, Amal claimed the spotlight, with the stunning human rights lawyer commanding attention in an off-the-shoulder gown with a distinctive thigh-skimming detail. 

Amal, 47, put on a very leggy display in the ensemble which she paired with AQUAZZURA Forever More Sandals. 

The couple were smiling as they said goodbye

George seen giving the boat driver a hug 

The pair both wore matching outfits for the departure 

George kept his eyes shielded with a pair of sunglasses 

The pair looked cosy as they walked to their boat 

Despite being ill George managed to flash a smile 

Amal looked every inch the doting wife 

The night before, George was supported by his glamorous wife at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his movie Jay Kelly 

He sailed through a 30 minute trot up the red carpet despite a ‘serious’ sinus infection which had kept him from promotional duties for around 24 hours

The pair looked fully loved up 

George was joined by his co-stars Riley Keough, Adam Sandler and Emily Mortimer

She further accessorised with a gold clutch bag and dangly earrings as she linked arms with her husband. 

George was absent from a press conference for his new film, Jay Kelly on Thursday due to a ‘serious sinus infection’.

The actor unexpectedly cut short his press junket for Noah Baumbach’s competition film on Wednesday and also skipped a dinner with the film’s cast and crew.

The conference moderator announced his absence at the photocall, saying: ‘I’m afraid George Clooney is not going to be here, because he has a bad, serious, sinus infection. We hope that he should be on the red carpet tonight.’

Adam Sandler added: ‘Movie stars get sick too’, before Laura Dern chimed in: ‘George is so devastated that he can’t be here.’

The Hollywood legend reportedly started feeling unwell on Wednesday, sources told The Hollywood Reporter, adding he was advised to go ‘home’ and rest ahead of a busy Thursday, which includes the world premiere of the film.

George and his wife Amal are staying at the Cipriani Hotel in Venice during promotional activities for the Netflix film. 

They were spotted leaving the Excelsior Hotel, where Netflix is based, at around 4pm on Wednesday.

George was absent from a press conference for Jay Kelly, during the second day of Venice Film Festival on Thursday due to a ‘serious sinus infection’ (pictured L-R: Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Adam Sandler, Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer)

The actor unexpectedly cut short his press junket for Noah Baumbach’s competition film on Wednesday and also skipped a dinner with the film’s cast and crew (pictured on Wednesday)

Jay Kelly sees George take on the title role of the Hollywood movie star who ‘always plays himself’.

Directed by Gerwig’s husband Noah, the trailer sees George’s character questioning his life choices, despite being fawned over by fans and staff.

On a trip to an Italian film festival in his honour, joined by his devoted manager Ron, played by Adam, he’s hailed as the ‘hero of cinema’ before being brutally asked about always playing himself.

To which George’s character snaps back: ‘You know how difficult it is to be yourself? You try it.’

Jay Kelly is seen continuously reminding himself that he is ‘Jay Kelly’ as he and Ron embark on a trip through Europe amid the disappearing appeal of showbiz.

The official synopsis reads: ‘Famous movie actor Jay Kelly and his devoted manager Ron embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. 

‘Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they’ll leave behind.’