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Social Media Is Losing It Over Julia Roberts' 'Awful' Printed Sweater She Just Wore At The Venice Film Festival: 'Strange'

August 29, 2025 by Abigail Connolly
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Julia Roberts is not just an iconic actress, but has been known to pull out some unconventional styles from time to time. Her outfit at this year’s Venice Film Festival is making headlines for certainly being unconventional.

The award-winning actress arrived in Italy for the Venice Film Festival wearing a very quirky cardigan that was covered in pictures of a famous film director. While the cardigan was a nice tribute to the filmmaker, the internet couldn’t get over how “strange” it was. They ended up slamming her outfit on social media platforms, writing comments about how odd the outfit was and how they felt she could’ve done something better. Read more about her unusual film festival look below.

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Julia Roberts Arrives At The Venice Film Festival In A Sweater Covered With Pictures Of Luca Guadagnino's Face

This year, at the film festival, the Pretty Woman star's latest film project, After the Hunt, is debuting at the prestigious celebration, and it was directed by Luca Guadagnino, a famous filmmaker who is well known for his major films like Challengers, Call Me By Your Name, and Suspiria.

 

When she arrived in Venice on Wednesday, August 27th, Julia was sporting a cardigan covered in different pictures of Luca's face, making for a very quirky, one-of-a-kind statement look. The cardigan was an off-white color, and the photos of Luca looked like black sketches, taking up most of the piece of clothing. She paired the cardigan with chic, long black shorts and what looked like a ribbed black tank top underneath.

 

For accessories, the acclaimed actress had on some casual black sneakers and kept her jewelry to a minimum, with a simple silver chain necklace and some stylish black sunglasses. She was all smiles as paparazzi greeted her in Venice, but the internet's reaction wasn't very positive.

The Internet Slams Julia's Sweater On Social Media

Once pictures and videos of the mom-of-three in her special tribute sweater were shared on social media, the internet began weighing in. While some cinephiles loved the sweater, believing it was a great shoutout to the accomplished director and Julia's new friend, fashion enthusiasts weren't into it and felt like such a famous actress should have worn something more elegant and traditional.

 

On social media platforms like Instagram, fans and other internet users began commenting on the outfit, and not all of them kept things kind.

 

"The cardigan is just awful!" wrote a user, as another called it a "strange sweater."

 

"I would have expected some style," added an Instagram user.

 

While Julia is and likely always will be one of today's most beloved performers, it's very clear that the internet is divided on this look, with her fans backing her up, while many others are giving it a thumbs down. We'll be curious to see if she redeems herself in their eyes later on during the festival!

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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