Ana de Armas Wore Pink and Diamonds to the Premiere of ‘Blonde’
The film received a 14-minute standing ovation in Venice
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Ana de Armas attends the Netflix Film “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix)
Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde has been one of the most-anticipated film premieres of the 79th annual Venice International Film Festival, and leading star Ana de Armas certainly dressed for the occasion. On the red carpet, de Armas channelled Monroe with Messika diamonds, ’50s-style waves, and a hand-pleated Louis Vuitton gown.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Ana De Armas attends the “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Ana De Armas attends the “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
According to Variety, the film received a 14-minute standing ovation in Venice overnight with de Armas breaking down in tears at the reception.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Ana de Armas attends the “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage)
Despite initial controversy around the casting of de Armas, Monroe’s estate have since come out to say they fully support the decision.
“Any actor that steps into that role knows they have big shoes to fill. Based on the trailer alone, it looks like Ana was a great casting choice as she captures Marilyn’s glamour, humanity and vulnerability. We can’t wait to see the film in its entirety,” a statement from Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate read.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Ana de Armas attends the Netflix Film “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix)
De Armas was joined by Brad Pitt on the red carpet, who is a producer on the film. Pitt wore a tuxedo with black sneakers and a pair of black sunglasses on the red carpet.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 08: Brad Pitt and Ana de Armas attend the “Blonde” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 08, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
