The amfAR gala at the Venice Film Festival saw many celebrities come out and support the foundation for AIDS research. Rita Ora and Leona Lewis were set to perform at the event that would also honor Ava DuVernay.
The black-tie event was attended by stars like Camila Mendes, Jesse Williams, Bella Thorne, Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Beckinsale, Alejandro Nones, Luke Evans and many more.
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amfAR is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and advocacy. The organization has invested $635 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,500 grants worldwide since 1985.
DuVernay is not only being honored by amfAR but is making history at the Venice Film Festival with Origin, the first film by an African-American woman to play in Competition. The film is directed and written by DuVernay based on Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. The film stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Niecy Nash-Betts, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, and Connie Nielsen.
Check out the photo gallery of the amfAR red carpet gala below to see some of the best fashion moments of the night.