Monica Barbaro brought effortless charm to the Venice International Film Festival. Even with all eyes on her, she maintained calm composure under the spotlight when an unexpected gust of wind briefly ruffled her Dior gown. On Friday, August 29, the Oscar-nominated actress, 35, arrived at the premiere of her boyfriend Andrew Garfieldâs new film, âAfter the Hunt,â when a sudden gust of wind caused her Dior gown to billow.
How Barbaro Handled the Mishap
(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)When a sudden gust lifted the pleated overlay of her black Christian Dior gown, the fabric ballooned dramatically before Barbaro swiftly pressed it back into place. Thanks to the slip she wore underneath, she remained fully covered, though the moment briefly caught her off guard.
She quickly laughed it off, brushing her hair from her face and striking new poses for photographers as if nothing had happened. Cinema Blend later shared footage of the lighthearted mishap.
Her Stunning Red Carpet Look
(Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)Despite the windy mishap, Barbaroâs Dior gown still turned heads on the Venice red carpet. The elegant black dress featured a high neckline, drop waist, and two chic bow accents, including one that draped across her back. She kept the styling classic with minimal glam, sparkling earrings, and a single ring.
Barbaro walked the carpet solo, giving Garfield his moment in the spotlight as the star of Luca Guadagninoâs “After the Hunt”.
A Stylish Season for Barbaro
The wardrobe mishap wasnât the only moment fans were buzzing about. The actress was also photographed holding hands with Garfield upon their arrival in Venice earlier that day, further fueling buzz around their relationship.
Barbaro, who earned an Oscar nomination for playing Joan Baez in âA Complete Unknown,â has been linked to Garfield since February. The couple has been spotted at several events, including Wimbledon in July, though they have not publicly confirmed their romance.
Her Venice appearance adds to a streak of memorable fashion moments, including her Met Gala debut earlier this year, where she wore a Dior recreation of a 1947 New Look design, paired with black gloves and a boater hat.
Barbaro & Garfield’s Relationship Status
Barbaro, 35, and Garfield, 42, have been linked since February 2025, when a source told People magazine the couple was âspending time together quietlyâ after fans spotted them at a London play.
Although the two have not publicly confirmed their romance, Garfield said in a 2024 Esquire interview that he âwonât ever speak about or confirm or deny anything about my personal life with anyone, everâ, they have continued to be photographed together at events throughout the year.
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