Jessica Chastain Sparkles in Gucci at Venice Film Festival 2023 – WWD

Jessica Chastain attended the premiere of her newest film, “Memory,” on Friday in Venice, Italy during the Venice International Film Festival.

The actress opted for a glamorous Gucci gown, which featured a plunging collared neckline and layers of rose gold sequins. Chastain accessorized with a diamond cocktail ring and chandelier earrings by Bulgari.

Chastain’s longtime stylist Elizabeth Stewart dressed her for the event. Stewart’s other celebrity clients include Viola Davis, Amanda Seyfried and Cate Blanchett.

Makeup artist Kristofer Buckle gave Chastain metallic bronze eyeshadow, rosy blush and a glossy mauve lip. Hairdresser Christian Wood styled the actress’ red hair in a side part.

“Memory” was one of the few productions given the go-ahead by the Screen Actors Guild union despite the ongoing strike, which commenced in July. The union’s current interim agreement approves the production and promotion of independent films.

Chastain has vocalized her support of the union, attending a protest in New York earlier this summer. While she said she was “incredibly nervous” to attend the Venice Film Festival, the actress added that she recognizes “how lucky [she is].”

“It’s a wonderful profession, what we get to do as actors and because of that we are often made to feel like we have to be quiet in order to protect future work opportunities,” Chastain said at a press conference on Friday. “That is the environment that I think has allowed workplace abuse.”

The 80th annual Venice International Film Festival ended Saturday in Lido, a barrier island situated in the Venetian Lagoon. Organized by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera, the festival is officially recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Association. Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” were among the films selected to premiere at Venice this year.