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[size=34]George Clooney, 62, looks smart as he joins his glamorous wife Amal, 45, in Venice ahead of the 80th International Film Festival[/size]

By LAURA PARKIN FOR MAILONLINE
UPDATED: 10:02 EDT, 29 August 2023



George Clooney joined his glamorous wife Amal in Venice, Italy ahead of the city's 80th International Film Festival on Tuesday. 
The actor, 62, looked smart in navy blue polo top with a pair of pinstriped pale blue trousers. 
He topped his look off with a reflective pair of sunglasses and some brown suede shoes. 
Linking arms with her husband, Amal, 45, looked sensational in a floral shift dress that she teamed with some stiletto heels. 
The couple, who have been married for nearly nine years were seen enjoying quality time together ahead of the event. 
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The 2023 Venice Film Festival is set to be a far more low-key affair than years past, as much of Hollywood opts to stay away for fear of breaching the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The glitzy Italian event kicks off on Wednesday, and usually sees some of Hollywood's biggest stars grace the red carpet to promote their work.
However, this year only a handful of independant productions have permission to be promoted by their stars, with Venice confirming on Monday that Adam Driver and Jessica Chastain will still make appearances at the festival.
Since July 17, Hollywood has ground to a halt as members of the SAG-AFTRA union joined the Writers Guild Of America in going on strike over growing concerns of the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residuals.
According to Variety, a select list of films premiering at Venice have obtained SAG-AFTRA interim waivers since they are independent productions that have not been produced by AMPTP members.
Adam is expected to appear at the Lido to promote his role in Micheal Mann's Ferrari, where he plays the titular race car icon.
The Daily Mail's Alison Boshoff previously revealed last week that Adam would follow Florence Pugh last year and make a fleeting appearance at the festival.
Jessica is also set to attend following her role in Mexican director Michael France's film Memory, her first performance since her Oscar-winning turn in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.
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Slick: The actor looked smart in navy blue polo top with a pair of pinstriped pale blue trousers
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Couple: He topped his look off with a reflective pair of sunglasses and some brown suede shoes
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Stunning: Linking arms with her husband, Amal looked sensational in a floral shift dress that she teamed with some stiletto heels
[size=18]George Clooney tells hilarious story about proposing to Amal




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Busy week: The couple, who have been married for nearly nine years were seen enjoying quality time together ahead of the festivities 
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Relaxing: The pair were seen boarding a small boat on the canal 
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Chic: Amal shielded her eyes with a huge pair of sunglasses 
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Quiet? The 2023 Venice Film Festival is set to be a far more low-key affair than years past, as much of Hollywood opts to stay away for fear of breaching the SAG-AFTRA strikes
[size=18]George and Amal Clooney at the 'Ticket to Paradise' LA premiere




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Also set to attend is Mads Mikkelson to promote his performance in Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel's The Promised Land.
Caleb Landry Jones is also heading to Venice for his appearance in the Luc Besson film Dogman.
Sofia Coppola's biopic Priscilla will also see much of its cast attend the premiere, including Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, as well as Priscilla Presley herself.
While many Hollywood stars aren't expected to grace the red carpet, so far only one party has been cancelled, an Armani event in honour of Cate Blanchett.