Stars say 'buon giorno' to Venice

Leading ladies and Hollywood heavyweights have taken advantage of their invite to the prestigious Venice International Film Festival as the perfect excuse to explore the city. Arriving a few days before the opening ceremony on September 1, Jessica Alba (pictured) and Natalie Portman soaked up some Italian sun and took a tour of the canals, on a relaxing boat cruise. The evening saw them donning their red carpet dresses and joining stars such as Naomi Campbell and Stephen Dorff, to attend a dinner in honour of Quentin Tarantino
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