Venice Film Festival 2026: Glittering Parties and DVF Awards Honor Gloria Steinem
Vogue reported on the glamorous gatherings at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. At Teatro Goldoni, the DVF Awards celebrated the achievements of Jane Fonda, Gisèle Pelicot, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, photojournalist Lynsey Addario, and educator Wawira Njiru, with the event dedicated to Gloria Steinem, who passed away at 92 that same day. Diane von Furstenberg was the host. Other notable events included a joint celebration by Aman Beverly Hills and the Golden Globes, featuring Emma Corrin and Pamela Anderson. Cartier introduced the Cartier Cinema Club at the Gritti Palace, where Amal Clooney made a striking entrance in red. Miu Miu's dinner spotlighted Women's Tales, attended by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Chloé Zhao, while amfAR's gala raised nearly $3 million, honoring Pamela Anderson and Marina Abramovic.
Key facts
- DVF Awards held at Teatro Goldoni in Venice, dedicated to Gloria Steinem who died at 92.
- Honorees: Jane Fonda, Gisèle Pelicot, Mia Amor Mottley, Lynsey Addario, Wawira Njiru.
- Aman Beverly Hills and Golden Globes co-hosted a party at the Aman hotel on the Grand Canal.
- Cartier launched Cartier Cinema Club at Gritti Palace, celebrating fifth year as main sponsor.
- Amal Clooney attended Cartier event; George Clooney received Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
- Miu Miu dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina featured Women's Tales films by Mona Fastvold and Claire Denis.
- amfAR gala raised nearly $3 million; Pamela Anderson and Marina Abramovic received awards.
- Anderson spoke about her hepatitis C battle and cure.
- Auction lots included Chopard earrings and a Warhol Flowers painting.
- Venice Film Festival 2026 is ongoing.
Entities
Artists
- Diane von Furstenberg
- Gloria Steinem
- Jane Fonda
- Gisèle Pelicot
- Mia Amor Mottley
- Lynsey Addario
- Wawira Njiru
- Emma Corrin
- Pamela Anderson
- Taika Waititi
- Zoey Deutch
- Amal Clooney
- George Clooney
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Kaouther Ben Hania
- Chloé Zhao
- Laura Poitras
- Mona Fastvold
- Claire Denis
- Luca Guadagnino
- Orlando Bloom
- Susan Sarandon
- Casey Affleck
- Amanda Seyfried
- Marina Abramovic
- Mia Moretti
- Mimi Webb
- Bebe Rexha
- Simon de Pury
- Helen Hoehne
- Kristina Romanova
- Kate Mara
- Taylor Russell
Institutions
- Vogue
- DVF Awards
- Teatro Goldoni
- Aman Beverly Hills
- Golden Globes
- Cartier
- Cartier Cinema Club
- Gritti Palace
- Miu Miu
- Ca' Corner della Regina
- Women's Tales
- amfAR
- Hilton Molino Stucky
- Oscar de la Renta
- Alaïa
- Bvlgari
- Chopard
- Food4Education
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Grand Canal
- Lido
- Hotel Excelsior
- Teatro Goldoni
- Aman hotel
- Gritti Palace
- Ca' Corner della Regina
- Hilton Molino Stucky
- Giudecca
- Santa Maria della Salute
- Beverly Hills
- United States
- Barbados
- Kenya
- Minneapolis
- France