Amal Clooney looks ethereal in a blush lace gown as she joins her dapper husband George in leading the star arrivals at the DVF Awards during Venice Film Festival

Venice International Film Festival had so far been a low-key affair, with the Hollywood elite avoiding the red carpet due to ongoing writing strikes in the industry.

However the star power was definitely back in full force on Thursday night, as A-list royalty Amal and George Clooney lead the arrivals at the DVF Awards 2023 during the 80th annual festival.

Human rights lawyer Amal, 45, looked breathtaking as she arrived arm-in-arm with her actor beau, 62, ahead of being honoured with the DVF Leadership Award during the ceremony with three other honourees.

Amal cut a glamorous figure in the blush lace dress, which featured a tulle overskirt and was teamed with a pair of strappy metallic sandals.

The mother of two wore her brunette locks in soft waves and applied a full face of make-up in a glowing pallet of pink tones. 

Wow! Human rights lawyer Amal, 45, looked breathtaking as she arrived arm-in-arm with her actor beau, 62, ahead of being honoured with the DVF Leadership Award during the ceremony with 13 other honourees

Stunning: Amal cut a glamorous figure in the blush lace dress, which featured a tulle overskirt and was teamed with a pair of strappy metallic sandals

Meanwhile, her hunky husband George looked typically dashing in a black suit, which he wore with a slightly unbuttoned navy shirt.

On the DVF website there is a bio for Amal, explaining why she is being honoured at the prestigious awards ceremony.

It reads: ‘Amal Clooney is an award-winning human rights lawyer who has spent the past two decades defending victims of injustice around the world. She represents clients before international courts, including the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. 

‘Amal has represented high-profile political prisoners and survivors of mass atrocities, such as the Yazidi women and girls enslaved by ISIS, civilians attacked by Sudanese militia and government forces in Darfur, and female activists imprisoned around the globe. 

‘Her track record in securing freedom for unjustly detained journalists around the world is unmatched. She is currently serving on the Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine, to support justice for victims of war crimes and other human rights abuses.’

Other women receiving awards include award-winning and multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, advocate and bestselling author Lilly Singh.

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed and the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, Dr. Joy Buolamwini, are also being honoured.

Smart: Meanwhile, her hunky husband George looked typically dashing in a black suit, which he wore with a slightly unbuttoned navy shirt

Sweet: Amal and George walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the awards

Hollywood smile! Amal looked incredible as she flashed a beaming smile

Awards: Other women receiving awards include award-winning and multi-hyphenate actor, producer, writer, advocate and bestselling author Lilly Singh