The 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival kicked off on December 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a star-studded opening ceremony. Hollywood A-listers such as Cynthia Erivo, Will Smith, Emily Blunt, and Catherine Zeta-Jones graced the red carpet, bringing glamour and excitement to the event.
Vin Diesel received a prestigious career award during the ceremony, joking about the impressive number of familiar faces at the festival compared to awards shows in America. Spike Lee is serving as the president of the jury for this year’s festival, which will run through December 14.
Other notable celebrities in attendance included:
- Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, with Catherine wearing a custom Marmar Halim gown.
- Cynthia Erivo, stunning in a Carolina Herrera dress.
- Emily Blunt, who wore a Tamara Ralph dress paired with a Rodo clutch.
- Eva Longoria, in a custom Marmar Halim gown.
- Georgina Rodriguez, Hoyeon Jung, and Jasmine Tookes, all showcasing elegant looks, including custom designs from Louis Vuitton and Nicholas Oakwell Couture.
- Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Rodriguez, Minnie Driver, and Park Sung-Hoon also made appearances.
The festival celebrates international cinema and runs until December 14, showcasing films from across the globe.