Venice Film Festival 2021: Maria Sharapova is a vision in semi-sheer chiffon as tennis ace makes a glamorous red carpet appearance at the Lost Illusions premiere during day five of COVID delayed ceremony
Maria Sharapova, 34, beamed when she stepped onto the Venice Film Festival 2021 red carpet on Sunday, slipping into a stunning semi-sheer chiffon gown at the premiere of Lost Illusions.
The tennis ace joined stars including British actress Olivia Williams on day five of the event, delayed last year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Maria's show-stopping gown boasted high-neck, ruffle detailing and the superstar athlete teamed the piece with a beautiful pair of drop earrings.
![Stunning: Maria Sharapova , 34, beamed when she stepped onto the Venice Film Festival 2021 red carpet on Sunday, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown at the premiere of Lost Illusions](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/10/47558817-9960169-image-a-32_1630920430560.jpg)
![Stunning: Maria Sharapova , 34, beamed when she stepped onto the Venice Film Festival 2021 red carpet on Sunday, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown at the premiere of Lost Illusions](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/10/47558823-9960169-image-m-31_1630920420889.jpg)
Stunning: Maria Sharapova , 34, beamed when she stepped onto the Venice Film Festival 2021 red carpet on Sunday, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown at the premiere of Lost Illusions
![High glamour: Maria's show-stopping gown boasted high-neck, ruffle detailing and the superstar athlete teamed the piece with a beautiful pair of drop earrings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/10/47558821-9960169-image-m-35_1630920530325.jpg)
High glamour: Maria's show-stopping gown boasted high-neck, ruffle detailing and the superstar athlete teamed the piece with a beautiful pair of drop earrings
The tennis player wore her hair swept into a chic bun and added height to her frame in white heels.
Meanwhile Olivia looked typically elegant in a sweeping orange gown as she made her way across the red carpet with husband Rhashan Stone.
Ona busy night in Venice Antonio Banderas - who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film - put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere.
Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event.
![Don't mind me: But Maria was hard to miss as she posed for photographers at the annual event on Sunday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/10/47558815-9960169-image-m-40_1630920610171.jpg)
Don't mind me: But Maria was hard to miss as she posed for photographers at the annual event on Sunday evening
![Wow: The actress joined a host of guests at the latest premiere to grace the Venice Film Festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/08/47536611-9960169-Wow_Maria_Sharapova_34_beamed_when_she_stepped_onto_the_Venice_F-m-3_1630913105981.jpg)
![Striking: British actress Olivia Williams was also in attendance at the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/06/08/47555469-9960169-LBD_Elsewhere_Charlotte_Gainsbourg_49_looked_sensational_in_a_th-a-4_1630913116209.jpg)
Wow: Maria (L) joined stars including British actress Olivia Williams (R) at the premiere of Lost Illusions on day five of the event, delayed last year by the coronavirus pandemic
![Standing tall: The tennis player wore her hair swept into a chic bun and added height to her frame in white heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47536615-9960169-Standing_tall_The_tennis_player_wore_her_hair_swept_into_a_chic_-a-16_1630871148911.jpg)
Standing tall: The tennis player wore her hair swept into a chic bun and added height to her frame in white heels
![Cuffs: The star's stunning dress also featured cuffed sleeves](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/19/47539397-9960169-Cuffs_The_star_s_stunning_dress_also_featured_cuffed_sleeves-a-45_1630868241493.jpg)
![Beautiful: Maria looked beautiful](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/19/47539387-9960169-Beautiful_Maria_looked_beautiful-a-46_1630868241493.jpg)
Cuffs: The star's stunning dress also featured cuffed sleeves
![Romantic: Antonio Banderas - who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film - put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/19/47539163-9960169-Romantic_Antonio_Banderas_who_stars_in_the_Xavier_Giannoli_direc-a-19_1630868241369.jpg)
Romantic: Antonio Banderas - who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film - put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere
![Holding hands: Antonio, 61, and investment banker Nicole held hands while posing for photos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539629-9960169-Holding_hands_Antonio_61_and_investment_banker_Nicole_held_hands-a-26_1630871148995.jpg)
![Leggy: Nicole put on a leggy display](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539631-9960169-Leggy_Nicole_put_on_a_leggy_display-a-27_1630871148996.jpg)
Holding hands: Antonio, 61, and investment banker Nicole held hands while posing for photos
![Supportive: Ever the doting partner, Nicole made sure to support her man at the premiere of his new film](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539625-9960169-Supportive_Ever_the_doting_partner_Nicole_made_sure_to_support_h-a-28_1630871148996.jpg)
Supportive: Ever the doting partner, Nicole made sure to support her man at the premiere of his new film
![Dapper: The Spanish actor looked dapper in a navy suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539621-9960169-Dapper_The_Spanish_actor_looked_dapper_in_a_navy_suit-a-29_1630871148997.jpg)
Dapper: The Spanish actor looked dapper in a navy suit
With her flame-hued tresses falling in loose curls past her shoulders, the actress, 44, looked typically stylish in a burgundy jumpsuit and kept the sunshine at bay behind sunglasses.
Kate Hudson, The Crown actress Olivia Williams and fashion mogul Jessica Wang were also seen on day five of the prestigious festival.
Olivia looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone.
Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress, 52, beamed for photographers while posing by her 51-year-old husband's side.
Olivia - who will be taking over the role of Camilla Parker Bowles in the fifth season of The Crown - wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit.
The 2021 Venice Film Festival will take place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world's oldest awards ceremonies and one of the 'Big Five' events.
The jury is headed by Parasite frontman Bong Joon Ho, who said he is 'honoured to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition.
'As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I'm ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival. I'm filled with genuine hope and excitement.'
The jury is also comprised of director Saverio Costanzo, actress Virginie Efira, star Cynthia Erivo, actress Sarah Gadon, documentarian Alexander Nanau, and director Chloé Zhao.
This year's festival also invited two Afgan filmmakers, Sahraa Karimi and Sahra Mani, to discuss the Taliban's takeover of the country, with 'particular attention to the situation of filmmakers and artists'.
![Director: Charlotte and Tim also posed with Sundown director Michel Franco](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47536651-9960169-Director_Charlotte_and_Tim_also_posed_with_Sundown_director_Mich-a-7_1630871148894.jpg)
Director: Charlotte and Tim also posed with Sundown director Michel Franco
The topic of the panel will be 'the dramatic situation of Afghan filmmakers and artists in general, the need for the creation of humanitarian corridors and the guarantee of the granting of political refugee status, as well as concern for their future and the need to provide for their accommodation once they arrive in Europe.'
Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni, who helmed the acclaimed Life is Beautiful, will also be honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
In a statement he said: 'My heart is full of joy and gratitude. It is an immense honour to receive such an important recognition of my work from the Venice International Film Festival.'
![Stylish: With her flame-hued tresses falling in loose curls past her shoulders, the actress, 44, looked typically stylish in a burgundy jumpsuit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47536707-9960169-Stylish_With_her_flame_hued_tresses_falling_in_loose_curls_past_-m-23_1630878675339.jpg)
![Ferry: Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47536703-9960169-Ferry_Also_stepping_out_in_Italy_on_day_five_of_the_festival_was-a-24_1630878681894.jpg)
Ferry: Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event
![Chic: Kate Hudson set pulses racing as she went braless in a sizzling gown at the premiere of her new film Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47540879-9960169-Flowing_Her_blonde_tresses_were_styled_in_soft_waves_and_she_spo-a-25_1630878693641.jpg)
![Smile: Kate looked radiant as she posed up a storm in her gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/21/47540901-9960589-Smile_Kate_looked_radiant_as_she_posed_up_a_storm_in_her_gown-m-69_1630873595533.jpg)
Chic: Kate Hudson set pulses racing as she went braless in a sizzling gown at the premiere of her new film Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday
![Wave: The star took time for fans as she walked up the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47540883-9960169-Wave_The_star_took_time_for_fans_as_she_walked_up_the_red_carpet-a-26_1630878722965.jpg)
Wave: The star took time for fans as she walked up the red carpet
![Cleavage: The star looked sensational as she posed up a storm](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47541027-9960169-Cleavage_The_star_looked_sensational_as_she_posed_up_a_storm-a-37_1630878817034.jpg)
Cleavage: The star looked sensational as she posed up a storm
![Hug: Kate embraced Ana Lily Amirpour on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47541017-9960169-Hug_Kate_embraced_Ana_Lily_Amirpour_on_the_red_carpet-a-38_1630878821202.jpg)
Hug: Kate embraced Ana Lily Amirpour on the red carpet
![Regal: Earlier in the day Kate looked regal in a layered number as she attended the photocall for Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47532073-9960169-Regal_Kate_Hudson_42_looked_regal_in_a_layered_number_as_she_att-m-29_1630878740648.jpg)
![Like a princess: The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days star beamed as she was pictured in the pretty ensemble, proudly showcasing her full skirt for the cameras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/22/47532081-9960169-Like_a_princess_The_How_To_Lose_A_Guy_In_10_Days_star_beamed_as_-a-30_1630878746806.jpg)
Regal: Earlier in the day Kate looked regal in a layered number as she attended the photocall for Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon
This year's festival has also seen the grand return of its star-studded red carpet premieres, after last year's event was drastically scaled back due to the Covid pandemic.
Last year's occasion saw a significantly smaller number of guests in attendance, will all red carpet arrivals required to adhere to social distancing, with temperature checks and mask wearing mandatory at the event.
Despite its return, this year's festival is still adhering to strict Covid guidelines, following a rise in cases in Italy.
Public access to the red carpet is banned, and more than 10 testing stations have been set up.
All attendees must show proof of a negative test or vaccination to enter a screen, and masks are required indoors.
![Radiant: The award-winning actress looked radiant when she stepped out on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47536711-9960169-Radiant_The_award_winning_actress_looked_radiant_when_she_steppe-a-12_1630871148907.jpg)
![Prestigious: The 2021 Venice Film Festival will take place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world's oldest awards ceremonies](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47536705-9960169-Prestigious_The_2021_Venice_Film_Festival_will_take_place_from_1-a-13_1630871148908.jpg)
Prestigious: The 2021 Venice Film Festival will take place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world's oldest awards ceremonies
![Boat chic: Maria was also seen in a chic cream ensemble earlier in the day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47538489-9960169-Boat_chic_Maria_was_also_seen_in_a_chic_cream_ensemble_earlier_i-a-14_1630871148909.jpg)
Boat chic: Maria was also seen in a chic cream ensemble earlier in the day
![Designer girl: Fashion mogul Jessica Wang looked a beauty in a bright orange mini dress, which she explained to her followers on her Instagram story was 'Versace'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47532281-9960169-Designer_girl_Fashion_mogul_Jessica_Wang_looked_a_beauty_in_a_br-a-15_1630871148910.jpg)
Designer girl: Fashion mogul Jessica Wang looked a beauty in a bright orange mini dress, which she explained to her followers on her Instagram story was 'Versace'
![Fashionista: Jessica told Fashion Week Daily, 'I had always been interested in fashion and since blogging was becoming a thing at the time, I decided to try my hand at it'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47532279-9960169-Fashionista_Jessica_told_Fashion_Week_Daily_I_had_always_been_in-a-21_1630871148979.jpg)
Fashionista: Jessica told Fashion Week Daily, 'I had always been interested in fashion and since blogging was becoming a thing at the time, I decided to try my hand at it'
![Radiant: Olivia Williams, 52, looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone, 51](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47538577-9960169-Radiant_Olivia_Williams_52_looked_radiant_when_she_stepped_onto_-a-22_1630871148979.jpg)
Radiant: Olivia Williams, 52, looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone, 51
![Yellow: Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress beamed for photographers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539561-9960169-image-m-70_1630868500186.jpg)
![High spirits: The actress was in high spirits](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47538575-9960169-Yellow_Slipping_into_a_sweeping_yellow_gown_for_day_five_of_the_-a-71_1630868502883.jpg)
Yellow: Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress beamed for photographers
![Loved-up: The couple put on a loved-up display](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539563-9960169-Loved_up_The_couple_put_on_a_loved_up_display-a-25_1630871148994.jpg)
Loved-up: The couple put on a loved-up display
![Hair up: Olivia wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539559-9960169-image-a-79_1630868573157.jpg)
![Bracelet: Olivia wore a beautiful bracelet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47538591-9960169-Hair_up_Olivia_wore_her_hair_swept_back_and_accessorised_with_ch-m-78_1630868567316.jpg)
Hair up: Olivia wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit
![Wow: Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea turned heads in a beautiful black dress complete with dramatic train](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539743-9960169-Wow_Romanian_actress_Madalina_Ghenea_turned_heads_in_a_beautiful-a-24_1630871148994.jpg)
Wow: Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea turned heads in a beautiful black dress complete with dramatic train
![Glamour: Italian actress Donatella Finocchiaro (L) exuded glamour in a sequins and black tailored trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539793-9960169-Glamour_Italian_actress_Donatella_Finocchiaro_L_exuded_glamour_i-a-30_1630871149019.jpg)
![Typically chic: French actress Clotilde Courau looked typically chic in a gorgeous black-and-white gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47539769-9960169-Typically_chic_French_actress_Clotilde_Courau_looked_typically_c-a-31_1630871149029.jpg)
Glamour: Italian actress Donatella Finocchiaro (L) exuded glamour in a sequins and black tailored trousers
![Making a statement: Actress Salomé Dewaels posed in a stunning tassel dress that featured a sheer bust](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47540319-9960169-Making_a_statement_Actress_Salom_Dewaels_posed_in_a_stunning_tas-a-32_1630871149032.jpg)
Making a statement: Actress Salomé Dewaels posed in a stunning tassel dress that featured a sheer bust
![Nails: The screen star rocked a chic black manicure](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/09/05/20/47540321-9960169-image-a-139_1630870334311.jpg)
Nails: The screen star rocked a chic black manicure
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