George Clooney Walks Venice Film Festival Red Carpet with Wife Amal After Skipping Prior Events Due to Illness

George Clooney and his wife Amal stepped out in style at the Venice Film Festival.

The 64-year-old actor and lawyer, 47, walked the carpet together on Thursday, Aug. 28, ahead of the premiere of his film, Jay Kelly.

Amal lit up the carpet in a body-hugging fuchsia minidress fitted with a billowing train. She accessorized with strappy heels and a gold clutch. Her long hair was worn down in a soft wave, and it blew in the Italian wind (along with her train!).

George kept it classic in a black tux with a white button-down shirt and black bow tie. He escorted his wife along the carpet proudly and posed for photos with her while holding her arm.

Prior to the red carpet, George bowed out of a few appearances at the Venice Film Festival, including the press conference earlier in the day on Aug. 28.

At the press conference, Noah Baumbach, director of Jay Kelly, addressed reporters as to why the actor was not in attendance, after the moderator said he wouldn’t be there.

“As you may know, George Clooney is not gonna be here because he has a bad sinus infection. We think he should be on the red carpet tonight, but he is very sorry he cannot be with us,” the moderator said, to which Baumbach, 55, then quipped, “Even movie stars get sick.”

Earlier this week, George and Amal were photographed arriving in Venice by boat in effortlessly chic outfits. The Oscar winner wore a black polo short-sleeve best and beige slim-fit pants and accessorized with a brown belt that coordinated with his suede loafers.

Amal, meanwhile, channeled effortless summer elegance in a striking butter-yellow pencil bodycon dress, which, according to Vogu,e is from Balmain’s 2026 resort collection. She completed the look with white slingback heels, large sunglasses and a tiny white and gold purse.

The pair was seen walking hand-in-hand around the “Floating City” with smiles on their faces as they took in the view of the water around them. Both George and Amal are well acquainted with the country of Italy, as they own a home there.

The two last stepped out for a red carpet date night at The King’s Trust Awards in London on June 26. The Good Night, and Good Luck actor spruced up for the event in a navy suit with a crisp white shirt and popped collar, while Amal also went down the monochromatic route in a white column halter dress featuring a metal embellishment.

She showed a hint of skin at her legs, thanks to two daring slits. Upon arrival at the event, the lawyer also wore oversize sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun.

Their red carpet looks weren’t a one-off — the Clooneys have made a habit of turning every outing into a style moment. In July, they were spotted on a date night in Lake Como, Italy, with Amal sporting a sparkly one-shoulder dress that hugged her figure with matching strappy heels, while the actor wore a dapper navy blue suit jacket and matching trousers.

Amal has also shone brightly on her own, previously attending the Cannes Film Festival solo in a black strapless gown that was not only eye-catching but bold enough to break the festival’s new dress codes. The activist also wore a similar strapless design for the premiere of Bono: Stories of Surrender.