Jessica Chastain Stuns in Custom Gucci Gown at Venice Film Festival
Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain turned heads at the 80th Venice International Film Festival with her radiant presence. The 46-year-old star graced the event in Venice, Italy on September 8th in a mesmerizing rose gold and bronze metallic dress, custom-designed by Gucci. The gown, adorned with dazzling sequins, featured a dramatic collar and a plunging neckline that extended down her torso, making her a true vision on the red carpet.
Chastain was attending the festival to promote her new film, “Memory,” directed by Michael Franco. The movie received an incredible eight-minute standing ovation, leading Chastain and co-star Peter Sarsgaard to shed tears of joy.
Despite initial nerves about appearing at the event, Chastain made it clear that her attendance was in support of the ongoing strike by SAG-AFTRA. She emphasized that the union had explicitly encouraged its members to use social media, participate in picket lines, and engage in interim agreement projects to support the strike.
“Memory” garnered attention for securing an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, allowing it to be promoted independently. Chastain’s dedication to the cause was evident as she sported a T-shirt in solidarity with the strike while walking the red carpet. In summary, Jessica Chastain wowed attendees at the Venice Film Festival in a stunning Gucci creation, all while using the platform to advocate for her union’s strike and promote her acclaimed new film, “Memory.”
Re-reported from the article originally published in The Parade
