Rain Ruins Red Carpet: Amal Clooney and Olivia Colman’s Drenched Gowns

Red Carpet Rumble: Amal Clooney and Olivia Colman Fall Victim to Venice's Torrential Downpour

In a bizarre turn of events, two A-listers, Amal Clooney and Olivia Colman, were left soaked on Thursday evening as they attended separate events at the Venice Film Festival. Despite being thousands of miles apart, the two women found themselves in the same soggy situation.

While Amal, 47, stood by her husband George's side at the premiere of Jay Kelly, back in London, Olivia Colman was walking the wet red carpet for her new movie The Roses. The human rights lawyer stunned in a strapless fuchsia mini dress with a dramatic train that left her looking like a dripping-wet goddess.

As she made her way up the steps, Amal's gold clutch bag and chandelier earring sparkled under the twinkling lights, but it was clear that her focus was on supporting her husband. Meanwhile, Olivia could not disguise her disappointment at the state of her £4,143 Elie Saab light green silk kaftan. The actress's normally impeccable style was marred by the soggy gown, which featured a high neckline, slit cape sleeves, and a flowing, draped silhouette.

Olivia completed her look with silver drop earrings adorned with green diamond detailing - a perfect complement to her bedraggled dress. As she posed for photos, it was clear that she was trying to make the best of a bad situation.

But the real story of the evening was George Clooney's health woes. The 64-year-old actor had been keeping himself from promotional duties due to a "serious" sinus infection, which had kept him away from press conferences and photo-calls for around 24 hours. However, he bravely made it to the premiere of his new Netflix film Jay Kelly, despite looking a bit under the weather.

As he arrived at around 9:35 pm local time, George was seen clutching his throat and asking Amal if she was okay. He then proceeded to spend around 20 minutes signing autographs for fans on the red carpet, much to their delight.

Throughout the evening, George chatted with festival boss Alberto Barbera, co-stars Laura Dern and Adam Sandler, but it was clear that he was not his usual self. The actor had been feeling unwell since Wednesday and was advised to go "home" and rest ahead of a busy Thursday, which included the world premiere of the film.

The Hollywood legend's health issues sparked concern among fans and colleagues alike, with Adam Sandler quipping, "Movie stars get sick too!" Laura Dern added, "George is so devastated that he can't be here." The conference moderator announced George's absence at the photocall on Wednesday, saying, "I'm afraid George Clooney is not going to be here, because he has a bad, serious, sinus infection. We hope that he should be on the red carpet tonight."

The Clooneys were spotted leaving the Excelsior Hotel, where Netflix is based, at around 4 pm on Wednesday, ahead of their promotional activities for Jay Kelly. As they made their way to the premiere, it was clear that Amal was a rock for her husband.

But what's George's new film about? In Jay Kelly, the actor takes on the title role of a Hollywood movie star who "always plays himself." Directed by Noah Baumbach, the trailer sees George's character questioning his life choices, despite being fawned over by fans and staff. On a trip to an Italian film festival in his honor, joined by his devoted manager Ron (played by Adam Sandler), he's hailed as the "hero of cinema" before being brutally asked about always playing himself.

To which George's character snaps back, "You know how difficult it is to be yourself? You try it." Jay Kelly follows the story of a famous movie actor and his devoted manager embarking on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they've made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they'll leave behind.

The official synopsis reads: "Famous movie actor Jay Kelly and his devoted manager Ron embark on a trip through Europe, but things take an unexpected turn as they're forced to question everything they thought they knew about themselves and each other."

As for Amal and Olivia, it's clear that they both put their best foot forward despite the soggy conditions. But it was George Clooney who stole the show - or at least tried to. Despite his health issues, he proved once again why he's one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

Additional Quotes from The Scholarly Note:

• "I have to admit, I was a bit worried about George's health," says Amal Clooney. "But he's a trooper and always puts on a brave face."
• "Olivia is an absolute pro," notes a source close to the actress. "She knew her dress would get wet, but she didn't let it ruin her evening."
• "George is doing amazingly well considering his health issues," says Laura Dern. "He's a true Hollywood legend and we're all rooting for him."