Leave it to Amal Clooney to turn a casual stroll through Venice into a runway-worthy spectacle – and to George Clooney to make it look like the most romantic date of the season. The pair made a surprise appearance ahead of the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
Hand-in-hand as they stepped off a water taxi, Amal stunned in a Balmain Resort 2026 halter midi dress in butter yellow, complete with utilitarian-style pockets, a thigh-grazing slit, and a gold-buckled belt cinching her waist. She finished the look with oversized sunglasses, crisp white accessories, and her signature glossy blowout. George kept things pared-back in his summer uniform: a black polo, khakis, and loafers. Together, they were the picture of La Dolce Vita chic.
The Venice outing follows a string of stylish appearances at Lake Como earlier this month, where Amal was spotted in feather-fringed minis and pastel day dresses. But there’s something about Venice that always feels like their stage. Since their first joint appearance at the festival in 2017, the couple have returned year after year, cementing themselves as red-carpet mainstays – and perhaps the unofficial king and queen of the Lido.
This year’s arrival carried a touch of nostalgia. Amal’s butter yellow Balmain echoed the Atelier Versace gown she wore to the festival last year, creating a through-line of luminous, sunny-toned looks that feel both timeless and distinctly her own. Butter yellow has become one of 2025’s defining fashion shades, embraced by everyone from royals to street-style stars, but it’s Amal who has made the colour synonymous with understated luxury.
And yet, while the dress was flawless and the accessories enviable, it was the PDA that really turned heads. Small gestures like a sweet smile, a held hand, and the easy warmth between them.
Nearly a decade into their marriage, Amal and George continue to redefine what modern Hollywood romance looks like: a little playful, endlessly stylish, and grounded in the kind of love that makes even the simplest walk along the canal look like a scene from a movie. Talk about couple goals.
