Actress Faye Dunaway was an icon in the ‘60s and ‘70s, with some of her most memorable roles including “Network” in 1976, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress; “Bonnie and Clyde” in 1967; “The Thomas Crown Affair” in 1968; and later, Mommie Dearest” in 1981.
On Saturday, September 5, Dunaway made a rare red carpet appearance to attend the Kinéo Award Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The event was held at Sala Grande in Venice, Italy, and Dunaway’s appearance marks her return to the spotlight.
Faye Dunaway Wows in Rare Red Carpet Appearance
GettyDunaway is now 85, and she looked incredibly beautiful and glamorous as she walked the red carpet. For this rare public appearance, Dunaway wore a long black dress with a sheer cape. She wore her hair loose with a side part, kept her makeup natural, and avoided over-accessorizing, keeping her look simple and chic. She smiled widely for the cameras and appeared to be enjoying her time on the red carpet.
GettyPhotos from behind Dunaway also show how flattering and elegant her dress was, making it the perfect choice!
GettyDunaway also shared a moment with Nicola Peltz Beckham, with whom she stars in the upcoming film, “Prima.” The film does not yet have a release date, but it is the directorial debut of The Morelli Brothers, Luca and Alessandro Morelli. It also stars Jack Huston, Betty Gabriel, and Mira Sorvino.
GettyThe synopsis for the film, per IMDb, reads, “Classical ballet dancer Margo’s world is shaken when modern changes threaten her company’s tradition, leading her to question the true cost of absolute dedication to art.”
Faye Dunaway Reflects on Her Incredible Career
GettyFans will be excited to see Dunaway back onscreen and in the spotlight, but she has had an incredible career. She reflected on her success in a 2016 interview with People. “When I was discovered, everything happened like dominoes,” she said. “I don’t know how to talk about it now because it’s too mind-blowing. It’s so unreal and yet it’s real. I’m grateful for it, but I guess part of that is missing it – when one grows older.”
She continued, “The whole thing is a great experience, but it has its pain as well. There’s a lot of manipulation that goes on, a lot of fear. ‘Will I make it?’ But in the end, you realize it was a very good life.”
Dunaway also discussed her part in “Mommie Dearest.” She played Joan Crawford and expressed regret about the role. “I think it turned my career in a direction where people would irretrievably have the wrong impression of me – and that’s an awful hard thing to beat,” she said. “I should have known better, but sometimes you’re vulnerable, and you don’t realize what you’re getting into. It’s unfortunate they felt they had to make that kind of movie. But you can’t be ashamed of the work you’ve done. You make a decision, and then you have to live with the consequence.”
