Node Venice Film Festival This year, the presence of celebrities was not the only thing to draw attention – the intense heat also became a protagonist. Nicole Kidmanupon entering the Sala Grande for the world premiere of his erotic thriller “Babygirl”, expressed the sentiment of all present when he exclaimed: “Oh my god, it’s so hot, I’m so hot!“The room, which had air conditioning, although insufficient, was a welcome relief for festival attendees.
Heat in Italy
The heatwave that has been raging across Italy, driven by an African anticyclone, has caused temperatures to soar above 30°C (80°F), turning the event into a sweat-survival challenge, even for celebrities. For many, including the likes of George Clooneythe festival became a constant battle to maintain composure as they faced the extreme heat under the spotlights and camera flashes.
Portable fans
Despite their efforts to look their best on the red carpet, the high temperatures made them visibly uncomfortable. Clooney was seen wiping sweat from his forehead and fanning himself with his tuxedo jacket during the premiere of Apple TV+’s “Wolfs.” Many photographers brought portable fans to help the stars, but even these measures were not enough to overcome the overwhelming heat.
Velvet and wool
The problem has been exacerbated by fashion brands’ insistence on promoting their fall and winter collections, forcing celebrities to wear weather-inappropriate clothing such as velvet and wool. Giulietta Canzani Morafounder of Good Sisters, explained that designers had to turn down several clothing options offered by brands due to their unsuitability for the heat. Even so, some men were still seen in velvet tuxedos, causing concern among viewers.
Problems with hairstyles
The heat not only affected the stars’ outfits, but also their hair and makeup. Iván Gómez, a renowned makeup artist who has worked with Poppy Delevingne and Úrsula Corberó, revealed that the extreme humidity in Venice made it difficult to maintain the celebrities’ hairstyles and makeup. He described the festival as the worst in terms of humidity and told how hairstyles that were meant to look natural fell apart within minutes due to sweat.
However, some celebrities have managed to beat the heat more successfully. Nicholas Houltfor example, looked surprisingly cool in a wool and cotton coat during the photocall for “The Order”. But it was Angelina Jolie who surprised the most by arriving for the premiere of “Maria” wearing a faux fur stole, seemingly immune to the suffocating heat, and keeping her iconic image intact.
Star Escape
This year’s Venice Film Festival showed that despite its glamour, the heat can be a real challenge. If the high temperatures return next year, the event could struggle to attract big Hollywood names, who may prefer the cooler climates at competing festivals such as Telluride and Toronto.
Summary for those in a hurry:
- Nicole Kidman and other celebrities faced extreme heat at the Venice Film Festival.
- The heatwave, driven by an African anticyclone, caused temperatures to exceed 30°C.
- Celebrities like George Clooney were seen trying to cool off on the red carpet.
- Fashion brands insisted on promoting autumn and winter collections, aggravating the stars’ discomfort.
- Makeup artists and hairdressers struggled to keep celebrities’ looks intact amid the humidity.
- Angelina Jolie stunned by wearing a faux fur stole, looking impervious to the heat.
Source: Atrevida
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