After touching down in Venice, she has been avidly promoting her new movie Mother! at this year’s annual film festival.
And stepping out at the premiere for her new film offering on Tuesday night, Jennifer Lawrence stunned as she took to the red carpet in a dazzling floral floor-length gown.
The actress, 27, appeared to go braless underneath the partially sheer yet elegant design and defiantly brushed off the mixed reaction Mother! had garnered from critics, as she commanded attention on her arrival.
Stunning: Jennifer Lawrence, 27, looked sensational as she stepped out onto the red carpet for the premiere of new movie Mother! at the 74th Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night
Jennifer looked sensational in her head-turning Christian Dior dress that boasted a fitted bodice before billowing out into a full pleated skirt around her legs.
The blonde beauty stole a look at her assets, thanks to her gown’s low-cut neckline, and showcased her incredibly toned frame underneath, thanks to its semi-sheer top that nipped in at the waist, adorned with polka dots and a pretty floral pattern.
It certainly appeared to make a statement at the prestigious red carpet event in the Italian city, with all eyes following Jennifer as she sauntered past with her frock’s netted train trailing behind her.
Head-turner: The actress daringly chose to go braless underneath her Christian Dior frock that featured a semi-sheer bodice
Leading stars: She was joined on the red carpet with her Mother! co-star Javier Bardem who cut a dapper figure clad in a two piece tux
Star-studded: The duo were then joined by Michelle Pfeiffer, 59, who also stars in the new horror release, and donned a glittering gown that sheathed her age-defying figure
Picture perfect: The trio looked worlds away from their characters in the haunting movie Mother! directed by Jennifer’s beau Darren Aronofsky
Beauty: The Hunger Games star’s elegant look was completed with glamorous make-up that came complete with blusher-tinted cheeks and lipstick to match while showcasing her flawless complexion
Leading lady: Jennifer had all eyes on her as she struck up a series of poses in her elegant ensemble
Delightful! Jennifer was perfectly poised as she showcased her stunning attire and glamorous look
It’s a handful: Jennifer appeared to master her gown as she maneuvered her way along the steps and red carpet with ease
Red carpet ready: But not before receiving some assistance before making her grand arrival
Oh hey there! Jennifer made sure to give a wave as she sauntered past an array of treats
Like a pro: With plenty of expertise when it comes to the red carpet, she knew exactly how to work the cameras
The Hunger Games star’s elegant look was completed with glamorous make-up that came complete with blusher-tinted cheeks and lipstick to match while showcasing her flawless complexion.
Jennifer wore her shoulder-grazing blonde locks swept back from her face into a tousled chignon and accessorised her ensemble with diamond drop earrings and a dainty necklace around her neck to match.
She appeared in high spirits as she made her way into the premiere, putting on a defiant display amid her new movie Mother! receiving a mixed reaction from critics during early screenings at the film festival.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the much-anticipated horror flick had been met with ‘large boos’.
High spirits: She and Javier made sure to stop photographers as they made their way into the premiere together
What’s going on here? The actor appeared to be putting on an animated display as he took to the red carpet
Amicable: Jennifer and Javier displayed their close bond on their arrival, having formed a firm friendship during filming
Close: He wrapped an arm around Jennifer’s waist as they posed together while sharing a laugh in between
Taking its frosty reception within their stride however, the director of the movie Darren Aronofsky had hit back at the response to the Mother! to the publication, suggesting he knew it wouldn’t suit to everyone’s tastes.
Speaking of the film, he explained: ‘I think it’s a very, very strong cocktail. Of course there are going to be people who are not going to want that type of experience. And that’s fine.
Aronofsky defiantly added: ‘I’ve been very clear that this is a roller coaster, and only come on it if you’re prepared to loop the loop a few times.’
Ever the gentleman: He appeared to lead the way, gesturing to Jennifer as they walked alongside each other
High spirits: The duo put on a defiant display amid reports Mother! received a mixed reaction from critics during its earlier screening
Smile: Brushing off the controversial response from the show’s earlier screening that saw it subject to boos, Jennifer and Javier were caught beaming on the red carpet
Suave: Javier, who plays Jennifer’s husband known as Him in the film, cut a dapper figure clad in a black and white suit
Putting on a united front, Jennifer was joined by her co-stars Javier Bardem, 48, and Michelle Pfeiffer, 59, at the premiere.
Javier, who plays Jennifer’s husband known as Him in the film, cut a dapper figure clad in a black and white suit.
He posed alongside the starlet, wrapping his arm around her waist, before they were then joined by Michelle.
The What Lies Beneath star put on an age-defying display, as she stepped out donning a glitzy black and gold Michael Kors patterned gown that trailed down to her feet and sheathed her youthful frame.
Ageless: Michelle looked just incredible in her form-fitting number that trailed down towards her feet and highlighted her incredibly toned physique
Gorgeous: She teamed her red carpet look with sultry make-up, boasting a heavy smokey-eye and a glossy lipstick across her lips
Beautiful: The What Lies Beneath star accessorised with a stunning pair of drop earrings
Supportive beau: Michelle was joined at the premiere by her husband David E. Kelley – whom she has been married to since 1993
Hand-in-hand: The couple were seen clutching onto each other’s hand as they stopped for photographs together
And pose: Michelle caught the eye in her shimmering ensemble, no doubt wowing onlookers with her ageless looks
She teamed her red carpet look with sultry make-up, boasting a heavy smokey-eye and a glossy lipstick across her lips, while sporting her blonde locks in tousled curls that fell just past her shoulders.
Michelle stars as ‘Woman’ in the flick, alongside her onscreen partner Ed Harris known as ‘Man’. The duo are taken in by Jennifer’s character Mother and Bardem’s Him, after they mysteriously turn up at their house, leaving Mother uneasy.
She agrees to let the guests stay when urged by her poet beau, who is convinced that their arrival will help to cure his writer’s block, and falls pregnant before the movie’s drama then ensues.
The movie had been written and directed by Aronofsky, who is now dating Jennifer, with the glamorous couple embarking on a relationship privately in September 2016 after filming for Mother! had wrapped.
Stopping for fans: Jennifer gave onlookers more than they bargained for as she stopped to sign autographs in her plunging attire
Following suit: Javier too made sure to meet and greet with the adoring crowds in Venice
Man of the hour: Javier and Jennifer were then joined by her beau and Mother! director Darren Aronofsky (far right) and Michelle
Taking centre stage: Pictured above from L-R Venice Biennale President Paolo Baratta, US film director Darren Aronofsky, Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence and Italian Festival Director Alberto Barbera
Rubbing shoulders: Javier and Jennifer were seen posing alongside the prestigious film festival’s director Barbera
Belle of the ball: Jennifer captivated the crowds as she joined her co-stars at the event
Stellar turn out: Pictured above L-R; Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem and Scott Franklin
Mesmerising: Silver Linings Playbook star Jennifer put on an enchanting display
Meanwhile, a whole host of stars headed out in Venice to attend the premiere of Mother!, with Victoria’s Secret model Stella Maxwell leading the glamour.
Stella was back to her old style tricks as she flashed her trademark limbs in a sizzling blush coloured look, walking the red carpet.
Despite her glamorous arrival, she narrowly missed an awkward wardrobe malfunction as her dangerously high thigh-slit chartered into risky territory while she navigated her way to the venue.
The blonde beauty no doubt thanked her lucky stars for diamond clad hand catching the near-miss as her slinky full-length skirt caught the wind and nearly blew upwards to showcase her underwear.
Tickled pink: Stella Maxwell, 27, was back to her old style tricks as she flashed her trademark limbs in a sizzling blush gown
Near-miss: Despite her glamorous arrival, the Victoria’s Secret model narrowly missed an awkward wardrobe malfunction as her dangerously high thigh-slit chartered into risky territory while she navigated her way to the venue
Glam gal: Overcoming the near fashion fail, the Belgian-born beauty – who’s parents hail from Belfast – oozed glamour in her silky one-shouldered dress by Twinset which skimmed her model frame with ease
Upping the ante: Stella upped the fashion ante as she added to her towering frame with a pair of statement black heels with a gold frame, while she accessorised her look with a striking diamond-encrusted choker for the evening
Dazzling: And her sparkling display didn’t end there as she complemented her statement piece with a pair of drop-earrings and a number of rings across her manicured mitts
Vintage: The supermodel opted to incorporate some old Hollywood glamour into her beauty look as she worked her blonde tresses into a deep side-parting and vintage curl
Doing what she does best: Stella wasn’t afraid to pop a leg as she posed for photographers in her daringly cut gown
Show-stopping: Her jaw-dropping display comes after Stella and her actress girlfriend Kristen Stewart threatened legal action earier this week against pornography sites that have published illegally obtained nude photos of the couple
Overcoming the near fashion fail, the Belgian-born beauty – who’s parents hail from Belfast – oozed glamour in her silky one-shouldered dress by Twinset which skimmed her model frame with ease.
The dramatic gown highlighted her narrow waist as it flared out to display her incredible lean legs and pert posterior.
Stella upped the fashion ante as she added to her towering frame with a pair of statement black heels with a gold frame, while she accessorised her look with a striking diamond-encrusted choker for the evening.
Model behaviour! Fellow model Tina Kunakey seemed to follow in Stella’s footsteps, as she too donned a Twinset design for the evening’s festivities
Saucy: Tina appeared to ditch her lingerie underneath and teased a look at her bust, thanks to her gown’s low-cut neckline daringly stretching down towards her waist
Fellow model Tina Kunakey seemed to follow in Stella’s footsteps, as she too donned a Twinset design for the evening’s festivities.
The fashion star looked sensational in the slinky petrol blue gown that framed her assets with its plunging halter-neck style. Tina appeared to ditch her lingerie underneath and teased a look at her bust, thanks to her gown’s low-cut neckline daringly stretching down towards her waist.
The stylish number skimmed over her lithe frame, with Tina pairing her gown with a complementing pair of court heels.
Posing with her hands running through her bonce, Tina made sure to command attention on her arrival, showing off her modelling credentials as she sauntered her way inside.
She accessorised her look with a silver bangle on one wrist and matching earrings – completing her getup with a shimmering make-up look around her eyes and a slick of gloss on her lips.
Glittering: The brunette beauty teamed her attire with diamond droplet earrings and a stunning pendant to match
Sensational: The acting talent decided to pare things back on the beauty front and favoured a subtle make-up look
Elegant: Rebecca stunned on her arrival and happily posed for photographers in her sophisticated gown
Actress Rebecca Hall, meanwhile, looked delightful in a stunning black dress that featured a glittering mesh overlay and was held up by dainty straps at the shoulders.
Seeming to chose a similar look to her fellow guests, Rebecca chose to accentuate her bust in the perilously low-cut Armani design that perfectly highlighted her enviable physique.
The Iron Man 3 star toted her evening essentials in quirky box clutch that perfectly matched her attire and wore her short brunette tresses down in a poker straight style, parted at the centre.
She was joined on the red carpet by film producer Ekaterina Mtsitouridze who made sure to bring a splash of colour to the lavish affair in a vibrant rose-printed design.
She teamed her eye-catching ensemble with a pair of pillar-box red strappy heels, sporting a slick of bold red lipstick to match.
Caught the eye: Film producer Ekaterina Mtsitouridze who made sure to bring a splash of colour to the lavish affair in a vibrant rose-printed design
Extraordinary: Italian beauty Marica Pellegrinelli favoured a royal blue gown by Twinset, that featured a dramatic silk train
Italian beauty Marica Pellegrinelli favoured a royal blue gown by Twinset, that featured a dramatic silk train.
It made sure to highlight the starlet’s stunning physique, skimming over her frame while drawing attention to her cleavage too.
Marica paired her gown with a pair of black barely-there sandals and statement earrings that dazzled as she strolled past. Her brunette locks were styled into a 50s-esque glamorous wave and she favoured an immaculate make-up look.
Dancer Klaudia Pepa decided to ditch the trend for floor-length gowns and showcased her lengthy pins in a thigh-skimming indigo bodycon dress. The busty number made for a revealing display, featuring racy cut-outs around the waist and a plunging gold zip at the back. She towered in a pair of patent nude heels and her brunette tresses were perfectly styled into tousled waves.
Klaudia sported a highly-defined brow and fluttery lashes, finishing off her look with a statement jewelled necklace that drew attention to her decolletage.
Busty: Dancer Klaudia Pepa decided to ditch the trend for floor-length gowns and showcased her lengthy pins in a thigh-skimming indigo bodycon dress
Revealing: The busty number made for an eye-popping display, featuring racy cut-outs around the waist and a plunging gold zip at the back
The premiere of Mother! comes after leading lady Jennifer was seen arriving in Venice with her beau Darren.
Director Aronofsky was previously in a relationship with actress Rachel Weisz, 47 – who is now married to Bond actor Daniel Craig, 49 – for nine years.
Meanwhile Jennifer dated X-Men costar Nicholas Hoult, 27, from 2010 to 2014 and was later linked to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 40, for a year before breaking up in summer 2015.
While she is famously tight-lipped about her romantic life, Jennifer recently opened up about her romance with the director in an interview with US Vogue.
Front row seats: Jennifer and Michelle appeared in great spirits as they took their seats for the screening of Mother!
Taking a stand: The actresses took it in turn to receive an applause from the seated crowd inside the screening
Keeping her distance: Jennifer appeared to sandwich herself between her co-stars instead of sitting alongside her director beau
Romance: She and Aronofsky (pictured to Jennifer’s left) first began dating in September 2016 after filming had wrapped for Mother! last year
In the past: Jennifer has previously dated X-Men costar Nicholas Hoult, 27, from 2010 to 2014 and was later linked to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 40, for a year before breaking up in summer 2015
Enamoured: Completely smitten by her new beau, though, Jennifer said of his work on Mother!: ‘When I saw the movie, I was reminded all over again how brilliant he is. For the past year, I’ve been dealing with him as just a human’
Speaking about their new horror film to the magazine, the actress admitted she could not believe his ‘brilliance’ on set, before gushing about him as a boyfriend.
She said: ‘When I saw the movie, I was reminded all over again how brilliant he is. For the past year, I’ve been dealing with him as just a human.’
Before adding sweetly of their romance: ‘I’ve been in relationships before where I am just confused. And I’m never confused with him.
‘We had energy. I had energy for him. I don’t know how he felt about me.’
Hours earlier: Jennifer had onlookers captivated as she ventured to a water taxi to hitch a ride to her big night
Glam entrance: She donned a huge pair of chic shades as she made her way to the premiere, clad in her evening gown
Entourage: Jennifer was seen clutching onto the arm of a female companion, clad in a head-turning floral frock
Easy does it: The starlet was forced to hitch up her gown as she took her seat on the water taxi at the Hotel Excelsior
Mind your step: The beauty was in need of assistance as she made her way to the boat
Enjoying the view? She was no doubt centre of attention during her outing, as she stepped out looking red carpet ready
New release: Jennifer stars as ‘Mother’, who falls pregnant by her husband and is left unnerved by the presence of two strangers in her home in the horror film of the same title as her character