Eva Longoria Shines in Feathery Elie Saab Gown, Michelle Yeoh Wears Schiaparelli and More From the Women in Cinema Event at the Red Sea Film Festival

A bevy of A-list stars wore their most fashionable threads on the red carpet for the Women in Cinema event during the Red Sea International Film Festival on Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event celebrates and champions the emerging and established women in the film industry working in front of and behind the camera.

Eva Longoria, Michelle Yeoh and more stars styled their best designer looks for the occasion. Ahead, see the formal attire these stars and more wore to the Women in Cinema event.

More from WWD

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria, Elie Saab, Women in Cinema, Red Sea International Film Festival
Eva Longoria attends the Women in Cinema event during the Red Sea International Film Festival on Dec. 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Longoria glittered from head to toe in a look courtesy of Elie Saab’s fall 2024 couture collection. The strapless dress featured a slim-fitting silhouette with mermaid-like inspiration. The dress also featured an ombre color design, with the shimmering black jewel-encrusted bodice transitioning into a delicate purple hue.

ADVERTISEMENT

The dress also incorporated feathers on the skirt, transitioning from a dark purple tone to lighter shades of lilac and lavender at the end of the train. Longoria often collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly.

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh, Schaparelli, Women in Cinema, Red Sea International Film Festival
Michelle Yeoh attends the Women in Cinema event during the Red Sea International Film Festival on Dec. 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Yeoh looked refined in her sleeveless Schiaparelli gown. The column dress was designed with a gray, crushed velvet material and incorporated the Italian luxury fashion house’s signature keyhole motif near the neckline. The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner accessorized with a bold statement necklace and completed the look with pointed-toe black heels.

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo, Women in Cinema, Red Sea International Film Festival
Cynthia Erivo attends the Women in Cinema event during the Red Sea International Film Festival on Dec. 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Cynthia Erivo continued to pay homage to her “Wicked” character, wearing a bold, green dress with ornate patterning. The floor-length, long-sleeve gown included shades of purple, blue and cream with floral motifs delicately designed on the glossy fabric.

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt, Women in Cinema, Red Sea International Film Festival

Emily Blunt favored drama in her black Gucci gown with a long flowing cape. The “Oppenheimer” Oscar-nominated actress wore a slimming black dress with a sheer cape. Blunt accessorized her look with glittering statement jewelry pieces, including a necklace and earrings. Stylist Jessica Paster curated Blunt’s look for the Women in Cinema event.

Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 Opening Ceremony: Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt and More [PHOTOS]

View Gallery

ADVERTISEMENT

Launch Gallery: Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 Opening Ceremony: Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt and More [PHOTOS]

Best of WWD

Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.