She's a Hollywood acting heavyweight with two Oscar gongs to her name. And Cate Blanchett looked every inch the screen star on Friday night, as she attended the A Star Is Born screening at Sala Grande during the Venice Film Festival. The Australian actress, 49, looked showstopping as she stormed the red carpet in a velvet bustier gown with a decadent feathered cape. Taking centre-stage: Cate Blanchett, 49, looked showstopping in a velvet bustier gown with a feathered cape at A Star Is Born screening during the Venice Film Festival The mother-of-four certainly turned heads in her statement gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline and floor-sweeping hem. She channelled Old Hollywood glamour in her styling, wearing her hair in polished waves and accessorising with dazzling Chopard jewellery. Letting her dramatic dress do all the talking, the Ocean's 8 star kept her make-up palette muted and opted for nude lipstick and iridescent eyeshadow. Turning heads: The mother-of-four certainly turned heads in her statement gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline and floor-sweeping hem The mane attraction: She channelled Old Hollywood glamour in her styling, wearing her hair in polished waves Cate seemed to be in great spirits as she beamed and posed at the screening for A Star Is Born, a romantic comedy starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Bradley co-wrote and directed his remake of 1937 movie, with the story focusing on the story of a hard-drinking country musician, played by Bradley. He discovers and falls in love with a singer, played by Lady Gaga. Bradley gushed over his relationship with the Telephone hitmaker, admitting that the pair instantly connected over their love of food and Italian roots. Ready for her close-up: Letting her dramatic dress do all the talking, the Ocean's 8 star kept her make-up palette muted and opted for nude lipstick and iridescent eyeshadow Killer footwear: She added height to her statuesque frame with black suede stilettos He gushed: 'I remember when we first met, after 10 minutes we were eating homemade food that she cooked – I love to eat – and that was actually a huge bond that we both came from East Coast Italian-American families.' Revealing he 'fell in love with her face and eyes', the screen star continued: 'We had a real synchronicity on that level from our upbringing.' Meanwhile Cate is set to star in the children's fantasy film The House With A Clock In Its Walls, but Cate admitted she's not certain about how much longer she will keep acting. Dazzling: Cate's dress featured diamond embellishments and a sweeping Bardot neckline Stealing the limelight: Cate seemed to be in great spirits as she beamed and posed at the screening for A Star Is Born, a romantic comedy starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga She said: 'I don't know what I am going to do next as an actor, I never do really. But I feel like I've probably got a couple more years left in it, before I lose my sanity.' Cate is mother to sons Dashiell John, 16, Roman Robert, 14, Ignatius Martin, 10, and adopted daughter Edith, four, with husband Andrew Upton, 52. The House with a Clock in Its Walls is released on 21 September. Diamonds are forever: The Notes On A Scandal actress accessorised with dazzling Chopard diamonds<doc-sep>Cate Blanchett is a true movie star. The 49-year-old actress channeled Old Hollywood with her elegant look at the premiere of A Star Is Born at the 75th Venice Film Festival held at Sala Grande in Italy on Friday. Exuding glamour and grace, the two-time Oscar winner looked breathtaking in a floor-sweeping black velvet Giorgio Armani Privé gown that featured a sexy plunging neckline. What really elevated the classic look to the next level were the dramatic sleeves that were embroidered in bezels and white feathers. Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Letting all the attention go to her dress, Blanchett had her short bob in light waves and parted to the side, perfectly showing off her Chopard diamond earrings. She kept her makeup to a minimum, wearing light iridescent eye shadow with a nude lip and mascara. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Just a day before, Blanchett arrived to Venice in a chic white Giorgio Armani power suit and sunglasses, which she paired with Sergio Rossi mules. Photopix/GC Images Blanchett wasn't the only star who has been shining at the Italian fest. See more stunning Venice Film Festival looks in the gallery below: Related Gallery RELATED CONTENT: Cate Blanchett Wears Fake Tattoos at AFI Gala Honoring George Clooney Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Their 'Ocean's 8' Co-Stars Color Coordinate at NYC Screening Cate Blanchett, Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart & More Lead Women's March at Cannes Film Festival<doc-sep>She's a Hollywood acting heavyweight with an eye for fashion and two Oscar gongs to her name. And Cate Blanchett proved her sartorial prowess once again on Saturday, when she arrived at the luncheon with Chopard during the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Celebrating the event that also acts as a launch for the Green Carpet Fashion Awards 2018, the Australian actress, 49, looked glamorous in a monochrome print gown. Stunning: Cate Blanchett looked glamorous in a quirky gown as she attended luncheon with Salma Hayek in Venice on Saturday The elegant gown was adorned with drawings of women, giving her ensemble an artistic flair as she cinched it at the waist with a large black belt. Adding to her already statuesque height, Cate stepped out in pointed black heels and kept her accessories to a minimum with a pair of gold dangling earrings. The starlet let her cropped blonde locks fall into a sleek, straight style, and she wore light touches of make-up to accentuate her pretty features. Stylish: The elegant gown was adorned with drawings of women, giving her ensemble an artistic flair as she cinched it at the waist with a large black belt Looking good: The starlet let her cropped blonde locks fall into a sleek, straight style, and she wore light touches of make-up to accentuate her pretty features Cate was joined at the lavish event by Salma Hayek, who opted for more comfortable attire as she paired jeans with a simple white T-Shirt. The actress, 51, kept warm with a black blazer that had a lace-trim across the bottom and the sides, while she accessorised with a dark pendant. Salma styled her raven tresses into loose waves, and made sure to highlight her plump pout with a slick of red lipstick. The pair were also joined by Italian actress Stefania Rocca, who looked stylish in a monochrome floor-length gown. Casual: Cate was joined at the lavish event by Salma Hayek, who opted for more comfortable attire as she paired jeans with a simple white T-Shirt Cate is set to star in the children's fantasy film The House With A Clock In Its Walls, but she recently admitted that she's not certain about how much longer she will keep acting. She said: 'I don't know what I am going to do next as an actor, I never do really. But I feel like I've probably got a couple more years left in it, before I lose my sanity.' Cate is mother to sons Dashiell John, 16, Roman Robert, 14, Ignatius Martin, 10, and adopted daughter Edith, four, with husband Andrew Upton, 52. The House with a Clock in Its Walls is released on 21 September.<doc-sep>She's the award-winning actress who uses her fame to draw attention to humanitarian and political issues. And Cate Blanchett looked every inch the power woman as she stepped out on day two of the Venice Film Festival wearing a crisp white trouser suit. The movie star, 49, was joined by her eldest son Dashiell, 16, as she confidently strolled around in the Italian sunshine. Making an impression: Cate Blanchett, 49, looked every inch the power woman as she stepped out on day two of the Venice Film Festival wearing a crisp white trouser suit Cate's chic white double-breasted suit jacket featured bold black buttons, and was tailored to perfection. The actress kept things practical, by slipping into a pair of flat black loafers with gold detailing for her outing and tied her look together with an eye-catching gold statement ring on her finger. She carried an oversized stone-coloured tote bag over her arm as she chatted away to her teenage son. Cate's blonde bob was styled straight and she shielded her eyes with a pair of glamorous gold-rimmed, bug-eye shades. Family time: The movie star was joined by her eldest son Dashiell, 16, as she strolled around in the Italian sunshine Gorgeous: Cate's chic white double-breasted suit jacket featured bold black buttons, and was tailored to perfection Mother and son day: She carried an oversized stone-coloured tote bag over her arm as she chatted away to her teenage son who kept things casual in a red and black plaid shirt Chic: Cate's blonde bob was styled straight and she shielded her eyes with a pair of glamorous gold-rimmed, bug-eye shades Dashiell kept things casual in a red and black checked flannel shirt, dark jeans and a pair of trainers, clutching onto a holdall as he followers in his mother's footsteps. Cate is mother to sons Dashiell John, 16, Roman Robert, 14, Ignatius Martin, 10, and adopted daughter Edith, four, with husband Andrew Upton, 52. She is set to star in the children's fantasy film The House with a Clock in Its Walls, but Cate admitted she's not certain about how much longer she will keep acting. She said: 'I don't know what I am going to do next as an actor, I never do really. But I feel like I've probably got a couple more years left in it, before I lose my sanity.' The House with a Clock in Its Walls is released on 21 September. Happy lady: As the pair climbed onto the boat which was awaiting them, Cate waved and flashed a wide smile Earlier this week, Cate relived the horrors she saw when she visited camps full of Rohingya refugees forced to flee Myanmar in a speech to the UN. In a speech to the Security Council in New York on Tuesday, the actress said nothing prepared her for 'the extent and depth of suffering' she saw when she visited camps in Bangladesh for the refugees who fled a violent crackdown by Myanmar's military. Cate said she heard 'gut-wrenching accounts' of torture, rape, people seeing loved ones killed before their eyes, and children thrown into fire and burned alive. 'I am a mother, and I saw my children in the eyes of every single refugee child I met,' she said. I saw myself in every parent. How can any mother endure seeing her child thrown into a fire?' 'Their experiences will never leave me,' the two-time Academy Award winner told the packed building at the UN headquarters in New York. Cate visited the refugee camps in Bangladesh in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency in March this year. Campaigner: Her interview comes a day after she relived the horrors she saw when she visited camps full of Rohingya refugees forced to flee Myanmar in a speech to the UN in New York Shocked: In a speech to the Security Council on Tuesday, she said nothing prepared her for 'the extent and depth of suffering' she saw when she visited camps in Bangladesh Outing: The star looked stylish as she stepped out with Dashiell Chatty: Cate rocked smoky eye make-up for the day in Venice Chic: Cate looked stylish in a black sweater and silk scarf Delight: Cate laughed out loud as she enjoyed the day Family first: The actress was spending quality time with her son<doc-sep>
She's a Hollywood acting heavyweight with two Oscar gongs to her name. And Cate Blanchett looked every inch the screen star on Saturday night, as she attended the Suspiria premiere during the Venice Film Festival. The 49-year-old Australian actress exuded retro glamour in a showstopping one-shoulder gown and Forties-style waves. Showstopping: Cate Blanchett, 49, exuded Old Hollywood glamour in a silky one-shoulder gown and retro waves at the Suspiria premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Saturday The Talented Mr Ripley star certainly took centre-stage in her garment, which featured a satin bodice with an accentuated shoulder and a vampy velvet skirt. Styling her hair into sleek pin curls, Cate highlighted her striking features with glossy nude lipstick and metallic eyeshadow. Cate is set to star in the children's fantasy film The House With A Clock In Its Walls, but she recently admitted that she's not certain about how much longer she will keep acting. She said: 'I don't know what I am going to do next as an actor, I never do really. But I feel like I've probably got a couple more years left in it, before I lose my sanity.' Looking good: The Talented Mr Ripley star certainly took centre-stage in her garment, which featured a satin bodice with an accentuated shoulder and a vampy velvet skirt The mane attraction: She styled her glossy golden locks into sleek pin curls Cate is mother to sons Dashiell John, 16, Roman Robert, 14, Ignatius Martin, 10, and adopted daughter Edith, four, with husband Andrew Upton, 52. The House with a Clock in Its Walls is released on 21 September. arlier this week, Cate relived the horrors she saw when she visited camps full of Rohingya refugees forced to flee Myanmar in a speech to the UN. In a speech to the Security Council in New York on Tuesday, the actress said nothing prepared her for 'the extent and depth of suffering' she saw when she visited camps in Bangladesh for the refugees who fled a violent crackdown by Myanmar's military. Preened to perfection: Cate highlighted her striking features with glossy nude lipstick and metallic eyeshadow The finishing touches: Blanchett complemented her outfit with dazzling gem drop earrings Cate said she heard 'gut-wrenching accounts' of torture, rape, people seeing loved ones killed before their eyes, and children thrown into fire and burned alive. 'I am a mother, and I saw my children in the eyes of every single refugee child I met,' she said. I saw myself in every parent. How can any mother endure seeing her child thrown into a fire?' 'Their experiences will never leave me,' the two-time Academy Award winner told the packed building at the UN headquarters in New York. Cate visited the refugee camps in Bangladesh in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency in March this year. Set to retire? Cate is set to star in the children's fantasy film The House With A Clock In Its Walls, but she recently admitted that she's not certain about how much longer she will keep acting Candid: She said: 'I don't know what I am going to do next as an actor, I never do really'