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Hey, let’s dive right into some of the wildest, “what were they thinking?” outfits from the 2026 Venice Film Festival red carpet. These celebs definitely took some fashion risks, and yep, some of those risks didn't quite pay off!

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#1

Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz’s Curtain Call

Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz’s Curtain Call

JB Lacroix Report

Nicola Peltz rocked a Balenciaga look with hip cutouts and a veil-like panel that made us wonder if she accidentally grabbed the curtains for her big night. Brooklyn kept the vibe chill with a simple black suit but decided to let his messy hair steal some spotlight. The couple's red carpet kisses were cute, but the dress had people saying she looked like she “wrapped a curtain around herself.” Also, “Wash your hair, Brooklyn!” was trending in the comment section.

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    Pamela Anderson’s Garden Party Vibes

    Pamela Anderson’s Garden Party Vibes

    JB Lacroix , JB Lacroix Report

    Pamela hit the carpet in a skin-tight floral dress with flowy sleeves that many said swallowed her whole. Some said it looked more like a garden party than a glam festival look. But Pamela was too busy glowing from her son’s engagement and winning her health battles to care about the fashion chatter.

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    #3

    Georgina Rodriguez’s Business Lunch Look

    Georgina Rodriguez’s Business Lunch Look

    Alessandro Levati , Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis Report

    Georgina showed up looking like she was ready for a serious board meeting rather than a movie premiere, wearing a structured Gucci jacket and pencil skirt combo topped with a giant 50-carat diamond. Everyone loved the bling, but the outfit screamed “work lunch,” not “red carpet glam.” Her hubby Ronaldo swooped in with some sweet words to shut down the haters.

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    #4

    Emily Alyn Lind’s Zipper Surprise

    Emily Alyn Lind’s Zipper Surprise

    Michael Buckner , Daniele Venturelli Report

    Emily came in a gothic lace gown that was all Victorian vibes - until viewers spotted the zipper on the back and got major ‘what did I just see?’ feels. Some said it looked like a classic case of “What I ordered vs. what I got” fashion fail.

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    #5

    John Malkovich’s Drama Extra Energy

    John Malkovich’s Drama Extra Energy

    Alessandro Levati , Elisabetta A. Villa Report

    John rolled up looking like he might’ve just wandered off the set of a period drama with his loose Dior suit and big Peter Pan collar. Some fans wondered if his stylist got lost on the way to the event or just decided to throw something ‘ridiculous’ together.

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    #6

    Kendall Jenner’s Not-So-Exciting Glam

    Kendall Jenner’s Not-So-Exciting Glam

    Daniele Venturelli , Stefania D'Alessandro Report

    Kendall walked in wearing a sparkly gold Armani dress that caught all the lights but apparently not all the hearts. Some called the dress boring and wondered why she was even there - because, we guess, being famous doesn’t always make you red carpet royalty?

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    #7

    Penélope Cruz’s Flower Power Fail

    Penélope Cruz’s Flower Power Fail

    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis , Alessandro Levati Report

    Penélope showed up in a stunning red Chanel gown with a thigh-high slit - classic Hollywood flair. But throw in a belt made of fake flowers and suddenly the whole look got a little confusing. Add her new bob to the mix, and some people just weren’t feeling the combo.

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    #8

    Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Washed-Out Drama

    Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Washed-Out Drama

    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis , Dominique Charriau Report

    Maggie rocked a Balenciaga couture dress with architectural vibes that some fans called “dark glam.” But the styling was another story: folks said her hair looked greasy and the whole look felt kind of washed out. Maybe a fun shoe or a dab of blush could’ve saved the day.

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    #9

    Nina Dobrev’s Red Carpet Drama

    Nina Dobrev’s Red Carpet Drama

    Aurore Marechal , Alessandro Levati Report

    Nina stepped out in a slick strapless dress with a smoky train and brought some sleek bun vibes. But critics weren’t fans - some said her look was a total sabotage, makeup and all. Things got even more awkward when a security guard basically shooed her away from the red carpet, making for an unforgettable (and kinda embarrassing) moment.

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    #10

    Robert Pattinson & Suki Waterhouse: Style From Different Planets

    Robert Pattinson & Suki Waterhouse: Style From Different Planets

    Andreas Rentz Report

    Rob rocked a giant, loose striped suit straight out of the mid-2000s, and people weren’t loving the oversized vibe. Suki, on the other hand, went for a delicate gold lace mini dress that felt totally from a different era. Together, they looked like a time-travel duo who missed the memo to coordinate.

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    #11

    Claire Foy’s Accessories Mix-Up

    Claire Foy’s Accessories Mix-Up

    Dave Benett , Dave Benett Report

    Claire dazzled in a scarlet Bottega Veneta gown with all the right shapes, but netizens weren’t feeling the accessories. Swarovski jewels and platform sandals? One user said they were totally wasted on a look they called 'below average.' Oh, and the whole thing got tangled up in some AI movie controversy too!

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    #12

    Kate & Rooney Mara’s Sibling Style Showdown

    Kate & Rooney Mara’s Sibling Style Showdown

    Daniele Venturelli Report

    Sisters Kate and Rooney Mara went for matching black and white drama but with totally different vibes. Kate’s sequin-covered Armani with a giant pearl screamed costume party to some, while Rooney’s Stella McCartney bubble hem dress got compared to an art installation. Together, they looked cool but also a little confusing - like a concept shoot that forgot to be fun.

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