Despite being thousands of miles apart, Amal Clooney and Olivia Colman both suffered the same fate as their pricey gowns were left soaked on Thursday evening.
While Amal, 47 supported husband George, 64, at the Jay Kelly premiere amid the Venice Film Festival, back in the London Olivia, 51, walked the equally wet red carpet for her new movie The Roses.
The human rights lawyer stunned in a strapless fuchsia mini dress with dramatic train which was left dripping wet as it was cascaded behind her.
Slipping her feet into strappy heels, she accessorised with a gold clutch bag and chandelier earring as she linked arms with her husband.
But while Amal put on a brave face, actress Olivia could not disguise her disappointment at the state of her Elie Saab dress which retails for an eye-popping £4,143.
The light green silk kaftan featured a high neckline, slit cape sleeves, and a flowing, draped silhouette.
Despite being thousands of miles apart, Amal Clooney (L) and Olivia Colman (R) both suffered the same fate as their gorgeous gowns were left soaked on Thursday evening
While Amal, 47 supported husband George, 64, at the Jay Kelly premiere at Venice Film Festival, Olivia, 51, walked the equally wet red carpet in London for her new movie The Roses
While Amal put on a brave face, actress Olivia could not disguise her disappointment at the state of her Elie Saab dress which retails for an eye-popping £4,143
Olivia completed her look with silver drop earrings adorned with green diamond detailing – perfectly complementing her gown.
In Venice, movie star George hit the red carpet after being kept away from press conferences and photo-calls due to illness.
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 star, who is 64, arrived at around 9.35pm local time for the 9.45 premiere of his new Netflix film Jay Kelly with Amal. As they exited their 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.
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 human rights lawyer stunned in a strapless fuchsia mini dress with dramatic train which was left dripping wet as it was cascaded behind her
Movie star George hit the red carpet after being kept away from press conferences and photo-calls due to illness
The pair looked fully loved up on the star-studded red carpet
Amal’s dress flowed behind her in a dramatic train
The light green silk kaftan featured a high neckline, slit cape sleeves, and a flowing, draped silhouette
Olivia completed her look with silver drop earrings adorned with green diamond detailing – perfectly complementing her gown
The actress lifted the dress as she made her way along the red carpet
She was joined by supportive husband Ed Sinclair
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in The Roses, a hugely remake of 1989 classic war Of The Roses
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.
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.
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
Jay Kelly sees Clooney (pictured in the film) play a Hollywood movie star who ‘always plays himself’, weeks after hitting back at claims that he himself lacked onscreen versatility
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.’
