TIFF 2021: See the best photos of the stars on the red carpet and out and about in Toronto


By Zach Harper


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September 15, 2021
Benedict Cumberbatch in a black suit and Jessica Chastain in a black gown at an event.
TIFF is back! After an entirely digital festival in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic making it impossible to travel, Canada's borders have opened, which means the stars are back in Toronto – in person!

There are more than 100 films screening across this year's festival in the city, and they've brought plenty of celebrities back across the 49th parallel or flying in from other countries to promote them.

Scroll through the gallery to see some of the best red carpet photos from celebrities stepping out at screenings and premieres at this year's festival!

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Joshua Jackson stands on a red carpet in a beige suit and brown pants, smiling.
Joshua Jackson was all smiles as he stepped out to host his Liquid Media Group's Big Splash event at the Windsor Arms Hotel on Sept. 13.

Photo: © Sonia Recchia/Getty Images for Liquid Media Group/ Jane Owen PR

Person in red and black striped dress posing on red carpet at Liquid Media Group event.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan also attended the event, and looked gorgeous in a striking black-and-pink striped dress.

Photo: © Sonia Recchia/Getty Images for Liquid Media Group/ Jane Owen PR

Ben Foster and Laura Prepon standing on a red carpet, smiling and posing for a photo.
Laura Prepon accompanied hubby Ben Foster to the screening of his new film The Survivor on Sept. 13.

Photo: © Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Jessica Chastain stands on a red carpet in a white and silver dress, hands on hips.
Jessica Chastain's look for the Eyes of Tammy Faye premiere was a bit more casual than what she wore to the Forgiven screening, but still incredibly glamorous with its detailing.

Photo: © Emma McEntire/Getty Images

Jamie Dornan and Kenneth Branagh standing next to each other in front of a black backdrop.
On Sept. 12, Jamie Dornan and Kenneth Branagh were all smiles as they stopped by the Variety Studio at TIFF, presented by Canada Goose.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Quance

Rebekah Graf stands in front of a large geodesic dome, wearing a black evening gown.
Rebecca Ferguson looked incredibly glamorous in an asymmetrical one-shoulder black gown at the Dune screening at Ontario Place on Sept. 11.

Photo: © Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Jessica Chastain stands on a red carpet in a black gown at a TIFF event.
Jessica Chastain looked so glamorous at the premiere for The Forgiven on Sept. 11 in this gorgeous all-black outfit that recalls the best of Old Hollywood!

Photo: © Dominik Magdziak/Getty Images

Benedict Cumberbatch and Jessica Chastain among six people on red carpet at event.
This year's TIFF Tribute Award honourees came dressed to the press conference wearing plenty of lovely colour. Benedict Cumberbatch looked casual and cool with Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, while music legend Dionne Warwick stood out in pink. Danis Goulet chose a chic all-black ensemble, while Alanis Obomsawin and Jessica Chastain looked phenomenal in very unique looks.

Photo: © GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images

Benedict Cumberbatch in a black suit and tie at a red carpet event.
The night before, Benedict looked slick in a suit at the premiere of The Power of the Dog.

Photo: © Dominik Magdziak/Getty Images

Julianne Moore and Ben Platt standing together on a red carpet, both smiling.
TIFF veteran Julianne Moore looked very happy to be back in Toronto with her Dear Evan Hansen co-star Ben Platt on the red carpet at that film's screening on Sept. 9.

Photo: © Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg stands on a red carpet, wearing a sparkling outfit and holding a heart-shaped bag.
Amandla Stenberg wore one of the first striking red carpet looks of the festival at the Dear Evan Hansen screening, stepping out in a mauve sequinned skirt, with a black leather bikini top adorned with tassels.

Photo: © Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Josh O'Connor stands on a red carpet in a black suit with unique designs, hands in pockets.
Josh O'Connor wore a suit with some very unique prints to the Mothering Sunday screening on Sept. 9.

Photo: © Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

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