Julia Roberts, Chloe Sevigny, Andrew Garfield and Mia Goth all dazzled in Venice on Friday as the 82nd Film Festival kicks off.

The A-listers were snapped as they came together for a photocall in the Italian city as they boasted big smiles.

It comes as Julia makes her Venice debut as she stars in brand new thriller After The Hunt, which will premiere at the festival. 

Luca Guadagnino, who directed the film, was also snapped with its lead stars. 

Julia, who arrived earlier this week makeup-free, wore a stripped yellow and brown blouse under a navy blazer along with dark denim jeans paired with a brown heel.

The Notting Hill actress, 57, looked fresh-faced with minimal makeup for the media event.

As crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the stars, Julia could be seen waving to the enthusiastic fans.

While she seemed in good spirits on the outing, the day before she had a rather more tense time, being accused of presenting a ‘post #Metoo’ film’ which was – according to one questioner – ‘bad feminism.’

In After The Hunt she plays a Yale college professor who defends a professor friend (Andrew ) who is accused of sexual assault by a younger woman (Ayo Edibiri).

At one point the Yale counsellor sighs of the allegations: ‘I believe her. But whatever happened to stuffing everything down like the rest of us?’

Julia didn’t answer a question about feminism but repeatedly said that she just hoped that the film would spark conversations.

She said: ‘We’re not making statements; we are portraying these people in this moment in time. I don’t know about controversy, per se, but we are challenging people to have conversation.

‘To be excited or or infuriated about it is up to you. If making this movie does anything, getting everybody to talk to each other is the most exciting thing that I think we could accomplish.’

She added that she felt that ‘humanity’ had ‘lost the art of conversation.’

The film is playing out of competition at the Venice Film Festival and premieres Friday night. 

Ahead of the premiere, actress Chloe Sevigny looked chic at the photocall in a rose-coloured embroidered dress that featured cutouts at the front.

She completed her look with an subtle open-toe white heel and a pair of 90s inspired small sunglasses as the Italian sun beamed down.

With her blonde hair tightly slicked back into a bun, Chloe, 50, looked to be in good spirits while pulling animated posses, including sticking her tongue out for the cameras.

Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield opted for a more casual look, though still appeared pristine for the snaps.

The 42-year-old wore a baby blue woolen jumper, paired with a cream pair of chinos as he joined his co-stars.

Ayo Edebiri dazzled in a stunning white two-piece outfit, with her blazer featuring a sweetheart neckline.

With her tiny frame on display, she completed her look with a pair of open-toe high heels amid the summer heat.

Mia Goth was also snapped arriving by boat at Hotel Excelsior as the 31-year-old actress oozed class in a brown mini dress.

Wearing her brunette hair down as she flaunted her sensational figure, Mia carried a small black handbag that coordinated with her heels.

Spider Man star Andrew is joined in Venice by his girlfriend Monica Barbaro and the pair were spotted walking hand-in-hand around the romantic city.

Monica kept a low profile in a green leather jacket which she paired with black trousers and black leather ballet pumps. 

Andrew had been single since last year, when he split from Dr Kate Tomas, who describes herself as a 'professional witch'.

Andrew and Melissa were first photographed together at W Magazine's Best Performances party in Los Angeles in January.

Yesterday, George Clooney was forced to skip the press conference for his new film Jay Kelly due to a 'serious sinus infection'. 

The actor, 64, 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.

His co-stars Eve Hewson, Laura Dern, Riley Keough and Adam Sandler were all in attendance and it's hoped that George will attend the premiere of the film later in the evening with his wife Amal.

Adam, 58, is joined for the festival by his family as the actor beamed while posing with his wife Jackie and daughters Sadie and Sunny.

On Thursday night the actor swapped his usual casual look for a smart blue suit as he posed on the red carpet with his family.

The Happy Gilmore star was snapped on Friday as he once again sported his casual look while walking around with actress Laura Dern.

Adam waved to the cameras as he held a basketball, signed by none other than himself.

Meanwhile, Ava Max has touched down in the Italian city for the festival.

Wearing a black crop top and white linen trousers, the blonde beauty walked through the arrivals hall with a Prada handbag. 

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also pictured on Friday arriving in Venice as he sported a super cool look while boarding a boat taxi.

The 35-year-old actor wore a white shirt paired with a cream jacket as he matched his cap to the summer colour scheme.