# Penélope Cruz, Olga Stopycheva, Yulia Udoviko and Irina Shayk Light Up the Venice Red Carpet > Venice, as ever, became the beating heart of the film world, and the 83rd Venice Film Festival proved it once more, rolling out its red carpet for a constellation of global talent. Venice, as ever, b… - Source: GLAARA - Canonical URL: https://glaara.com/article/penelope-cruz-olga-stopycheva-yulia-udoviko-and-irina-shayk-light-up-the-venice- - Author: Alisia Born - Section: Lifestyle - Published: 2026-09-25T20:38:53.751Z - Updated: 2026-09-25T20:38:53.751Z - Tags: Venice Red Carpet --- Venice, as ever, became the beating heart of the film world, and the 83rd Venice Film Festival proved it once more, rolling out its red carpet for a constellation of global talent. Venice, as ever, became the beating heart of the film world. George Clooney and his wife Amal graced the Lido, where the actor received an honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem brought their new film Bunker to the festival. The red carpet also welcomed Kate and Rooney Mara, Orlando Bloom, Sydney Sweeney, Alessandra Ambrosio, Nina Dobrev, Laura Dern, Jonathan Bailey, and Alicia Vikander with Michael Fassbender. Irina Shayk commanded attention in a daring black Dolce & Gabbana gown with lace-up cutouts and a crystal mesh choker. Ben Affleck made a rare joint appearance with his brother Casey, both in black suits, marking an emotional moment at the festival . One of the most talked-about moments was the rare joint appearance of Noel and Liam Gallagher.  Amidst a constellation of celebrities, designer Olga Stopycheva and her brand, STOPYCHEVA, created a truly special moment, drawing admiring glances with their strikingly feminine looks. Women from around the globe choose STOPYCHEVA for life’s most important occasions, as her creations are more than just clothing, they are a way for every woman to become the heroine of her own story. Yulia Udoviko stepped onto the Venice red carpet in a soft white ensemble adorned with lace and crystals. Lidia Weichwald chose an elegant black dress featuring hand-s.tched lace ornamentation. The appearance of designer Olga Stopycheva herself, clad in a scarlet-flame dress with a glossy, almost wet-look texture, was the highlight of the show. The outfit combined drama with lightness, while its convertible cape-train lent an air of mystery to the look. It marked an impressive evolution for both the ensemble and the star of the evening. --- Originally published by GLAARA. Free to cite with attribution and a link to https://glaara.com/article/penelope-cruz-olga-stopycheva-yulia-udoviko-and-irina-shayk-light-up-the-venice-.