Jenna Ortega joins glamorous Winona Ryder at Beetlejuice photocall
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Jenna Ortega was the epitome of chic she joined glamorous Winona Ryder and Monica Bellucci at the Beetlejuice photocall at Venice Film Festival day one on Wednesday.
The actress, 21, looked great in a custom Paul Smith maroon suit which had a plunging neckline and stylish lapels.
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is opening the festival and stars Monica, 59, – his now girlfriend – as well as Winona, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe and Jenna.
Winona, 52, showed off her sophisticated sense of style in a black velvet dress and Jimmy Choo heels, while Monica wore a polka dot midi number.
Catherine O’Hara was also at the event and wore a pretty black and white striped jumpsuit.
Jenna Ortega was the epitome of chic she joined glamorous Winona Ryder and Monica Bellucci at the Beetlejuice photocall at Venice Film Festival day one on Wednesday
Winona and Monica (right) also brought the glamour to proceedings as the 81st film festival kicked off
Tim and Monica have been to first met 16 years ago but are said to have started dating after seeing one another at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon in October 2022.
Monica confirmed their relationship in June of the following year as she told Elle France: ‘What I can say… I’m glad I met the man, first of all.’
‘It’s one of those encounters that rarely happens in life… I know the man, I love him, and now I’m going to meet the director, another adventure begins.’
She added: ‘I love Tim. And I have great respect for Tim Burton.’
Winona stars in the film as main lead Lydia and she was seen arriving in Venice on Tuesday.
A synopsis of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reads: ‘Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy.
‘Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife.’
Elsewhere during the festival Sigourney Weaver meanwhile will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the festival.
The actress, 21, looked great in a custom Paul Smith maroon suit which had a plunging neckline and stylish lapels
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will open the festival on August 28 and stars Monica, 59, – his now girlfriend – as well as Winona, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe and Jenna
She wore her dark tresses in loose waves and opted for a natural makeup look
Winona stars in the film as main lead Lydia and she was seen arriving in Venice on Tuesday
Winona, 52, showed off her sophisticated sense of style in a black velvet dress, while Monica wore a polka dot midi number
A synopsis of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reads: ‘Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy’
Monica boosted her height with towering black heels
She added a simple black leather clutch to her look
Catherine, Jenna and Winona arrived on a water taxi together
L-R: Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, Tim Burton, Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega
The cast all posed together
Catherine O’Hara was also at the event and wore a pretty black and white striped jumpsuit
Catherine teamed her jumpsuit with towering black heels which boosted her height
The film comes out on September 6
Sigourney said ahead of receiving the prize: ‘I am truly honored to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from La Biennale di Venezia.’
‘To be gifted this award is a privilege I share with all the filmmakers and collaborators I have worked with throughout the years. I proudly accept this award in celebration of all who have helped bring these films to life.’
The 81st Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and will be held on the Lido di Venezia from 28 August to 7 September 2024.
As well as Sigourney and the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast there is an array of A-listers expected to descend in Venice over the coming days.
George Clooney is already in town, alongside his wife Amal, for the debut of his anticipated new movie Wolfs – the Jon Watts-directed heist thriller that reunites him with Oceans 11 co-star Brad Pitt.
Both George and Brad will be attendance at the September 1 screening.
Brad’s ex wife Angelina Jolie is also due in Venice to promote the film Maria, in which she plays opera legend Maria Callas.
Sources indicate that the schedules have been arranged so that the warring couple – who continue to be embroiled in legal action eight years after they split – will not be at the film festival at the same time.
Willem Dafoe attends a photocall for the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice during the 81st Venice International Film Festival
Catherine O’Hara, from left, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega pose for photographers
Catherine beamed and looked great in her jumpsuit
Michael Keaton wore dark shades as he arrived to the photocall
He larked around as he arrived
Tim stood apart from his partner Monica as the cast lined up together
Jenna accessorised with a simple silver necklace
Monica blew a kiss to her adoring fans as she she arrived
Tim arrived on a water taxi famous in the city
Director Tim wore a simple black suit
Michael wore a smart jacket and trainers
Tim and Michael posed for a snap together
Jenna looked incredible as always
Justin looked smart in a black suit
He gave a huge smile as he arrived
Willem looked delighted to be at the photocall
Justin, Monica and Willem arrived together
Tim and Michael posed together
Another major screening is Joker: Folie à Deux on September 4. The premiere of the sequel will welcome stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga to the Venice red carpet.
Daniel Craig will also be at the festival to promote his movie Queer, which screens on September 3.
Venice regulars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton are in town for Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut The Room Next Door while Nicole Kidman is screening her erotic thriller Babygirl on August 30.
Pupi Avati’s The American Backyard will close the festival on September 7.
