Jenna Ortega and Sigourney Weaver have arrived in Venice in preparation for the city’s annual film festival, which starts on Wednesday.
Jenna, who stars in the festival-opening Beetlejuice sequel, looked stunning in a pleated miniskirt and plaid jacket as she arrived at the 81st Venice Film Festival.
Her mother in the film, Winona Ryder, reprising her role as Lydia, was also spotted arriving, but she hid her face under a cap.
Sigourney, meanwhile, greeted her fans with open arms, dressed in white, baggy pants and a boater hat.
Jenna Ortega and Sigourney Weaver have arrived in Venice in preparation for the city’s annual film festival, which begins Wednesday
Sigourney will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award during the festival
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will open the festival on August 28.
Sigourney will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for her oeuvre during the festival.
Before accepting the award, Sigourney said: ‘I feel very honoured to receive the Golden Lion for my oeuvre from La Biennale di Venezia.’
“It is a privilege to receive this award, one that I share with all the filmmakers and collaborators I have worked with over the years. I accept this award with pride as a tribute to everyone who helped bring these films to life.”
The 81st Venice International Film Festival is organized by La Biennale di Venezia and will take place at the Lido di Venezia from August 28 to September 7, 2024.
In addition to Sigourney and the cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a number of other A-list stars are expected to come to Venice in the coming days.
George Clooney is already in town, along with wife Amal, for the premiere of his highly anticipated new film Wolfs, the Jon Watts-directed heist thriller that reunites him with Oceans 11 co-star Brad Pitt.
Both George and Brad will be attending the September 1 screening.
Jenna’s on-screen mother in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Winona Ryder, who reprises her role as Lydia, was also spotted arriving, but she hid her face under a cap
Jenna, who stars in the Beetlejuice sequel that will open the festival, looked stunning in a pleated mini skirt and a checked blazer as she arrived
The Wednesday star was given a helping hand on her boat to take her to her first stop
Jenna was in high spirits ahead of her night on the red carpet on Wednesday
Brad’s ex-wife Angelina Jolie will also be in Venice to promote the film Maria, in which she plays opera legend Maria Callas.
Sources indicate that the schedule has been adjusted so that the feuding couple, who are still embroiled in legal proceedings eight years after their split, cannot be present at the film festival at the same time.
Another major screening is Joker: Folie à Deux on September 4. The sequel’s premiere will welcome stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga to the red carpet in Venice.
Sigourney Weaver meanwhile greeted her fans with joy as she looked chic in a blazer
Sigourney added some chic accessories to her look with her Chanel belt and bag
Speaking before receiving the award, Sigourney said: ‘I feel truly honoured to receive the Golden Lion for my Lifetime Achievement from La Biennale di Venezia.
“It is a privilege to receive this award, which I share with all the filmmakers and people I have worked with over the years.”
Daniel Craig will also be at the festival to promote his film Queer, which premieres 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 screens her erotic thriller Babygirl on August 30.
Pupi Avati’s The American Backyard will close the festival on September 7.