The 81 Venice Film Festival hosted Hollywood’s finest as stars descended on the Italian city to showcase their latest films and television projects.
But while people like Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett They dazzled on the red carpet promoting their work, but were overshadowed by Taylor Russell, who swept the premieres.
In fact, despite not starring in any of the films screened during the events, Harry Styles’ ex-girlfriend caused a stir at many of the star-studded screenings, stealing the show with a series of jaw-dropping ensembles.
Despite having a flourishing film career, it was the Canadian actress’ fashion sense that had everyone talking, with her beauty turning heads in her flowing dresses and skin-baring ensembles.
As the annual festival approaches its final days, MailOnline takes a look back at Taylor’s sensational fashion show as she showcases the One Direction hunk exactly what he’s missing…
Taylor Russell has been ruling the Venice Film Festival red carpet in a variety of incredible outfits following her split from Harry Styles.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Premiere
Kicking off her appearance at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, August 28, Taylor put on a daring display as she stepped onto the red carpet in a sheer white corset dress.
The Canadian beauty made sure all eyes were on her when she stepped out in a bold and dramatic dress.
Her glamorous ensemble featured a sheer corset with panelling and floral detailing on the top half, before extending to a ruffled skirt and long train.
Taylor added inches to her height with a pair of pointy white heels and enhanced her natural beauty with a flawless makeup palette.
She looked sensational as she completed her red carpet look with sparkling matching silver earrings and rings.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 7 Making her Venice Film Festival debut on Wednesday, August 28, Taylor put on a daring display as she stepped onto the red carpet in a sheer white corset dress.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
Making her Venice Film Festival debut on Wednesday, August 28, Taylor put on a daring display as she stepped onto the red carpet in a sheer white corset dress.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 9 The Canadian beauty made sure all eyes were on her as she stepped out in a bold and dramatic dress.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694819_334_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
The Canadian beauty made sure all eyes were on her as she stepped out in a bold and dramatic dress.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 11 Her glamorous ensemble featured a sheer corset with panelling and floral detailing on the top half, before extending into a ruffled skirt and long train.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694826_967_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
Her glamorous ensemble featured a sheer corset with panelling and floral detailing on the top half, before extending into a ruffled skirt and long train.
Maria’s premiere
It’s no easy feat to upstage Angelina Jolie on the red carpet, but Taylor certainly tried her hand the next day when she turned heads in a glamorous cream midi dress at the Maria premiere.
She looked incredible in the strapless gown that boasted a figure-hugging ruched bodice that cascaded down to a long skirt.
Taylor posed sensationally on the star-studded red carpet as she used the train of her eye-catching skirt as a neckerchief.
The ex-girlfriend of singer Harry Styles pulled her dark hair back into an elegant updo and added inches to her figure with a pair of sky-high heels.
She accessorized her look with a dazzling chunky bracelet and opted for a matching pair of earrings.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 13 It's no easy feat to upstage Angelina Jolie on the red carpet, but Taylor certainly tried her hand the next day when she turned heads in a glamorous cream midi dress at the premiere of Maria.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694833_342_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
It’s no easy feat to upstage Angelina Jolie on the red carpet, but Taylor certainly tried her hand the next day when she turned heads in a glamorous cream midi dress at the premiere of Maria.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 15 She looked incredible in the strapless gown that boasted a figure-hugging ruched bodice that cascaded down to a long skirt.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694839_990_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
She looked incredible in the strapless gown that boasted a figure-hugging ruched bodice that cascaded down to a long skirt.
The premiere of The Room Next Door
Taylor once again put on a dazzling display as she rubbed shoulders with Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton at the premiere of her film on September 2.
The model flaunted her toned midriff in a chic white outfit as she walked the red carpet in a chic vest and pleated skirt ensemble.
The Lost in Space star struck a confident pose and shielded herself from the light drizzle by holding on to a bright red umbrella.
Taylor sported a dark pixie haircut and accessorized her entire look with a pair of white high heels.
As for her makeup, the actress looked natural and very smiling while displaying great joy at the glamorous event.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 17 Taylor once again put on a dazzling display as she rubbed shoulders with Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton at the premiere of her film on September 2.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694845_746_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
Taylor once again put on a dazzling display as she rubbed shoulders with Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton at the premiere of her film on September 2.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 19 The model showed off her toned midriff in a chic white outfit as she walked the red carpet in a chic vest and pleated skirt ensemble.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694850_652_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
The model showed off her toned midriff in a chic white outfit as she walked the red carpet in a chic vest and pleated skirt ensemble.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 21 The Lost in Space star struck a confident pose and kept out the light drizzle by holding on to a bright red umbrella.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694857_980_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
The Lost in Space star struck a confident pose and kept out the light drizzle by holding on to a bright red umbrella.
Queer premiere
Continuing her fashion show, the next day Taylor turned heads by posing spectacularly at the premiere of Queer.
The Canadian actress wore a thigh-high black silk dress to the event celebrating the film starring Daniel Craig.
The elegant number, which featured sexy sheer lace detailing, also had a built-in cape to add an extra touch of glamour.
She accentuated her height with matching pointed black heels and opted for sleek, natural makeup to show off her pretty features.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 23 Continuing her fashion show, the next day Taylor turned heads by posing spectacularly at the premiere of Queer.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694862_348_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
Continuing her fashion show, the next day Taylor turned heads by posing spectacularly at the premiere of Queer.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 25 The Canadian actress showed off her long legs in a thigh-high slit black silk dress that featured sexy sheer lace detailing and also had a built-in cape to add an extra touch of glamour.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694868_852_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpeg.webp)
The Canadian actress showed off her long legs in a thigh-high slit black silk dress that featured sexy sheer lace detailing and also had a built-in cape to add an extra touch of glamour.
More from Venice…
Meanwhile, away from the premieres, Taylor also made sure to dress to impress as she attended other events during the Venice Film Festival.
On the same day of the Beetlejuice screening, Taylor dazzled in an elegant grey skirt suit as she accepted the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for Best Debut Film at Venice, where she served on the jury.
On Wednesday, Taylor wowed the crowd with her street-chic style in a black belted raincoat dress at the Liberatum Women in Creativity Gala.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 27 On the same day of the Beetlejuice screening, Taylor dazzled in an elegant grey skirt suit as she accepted the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for Best Debut Film at Venice, where she served on the jury.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694873_336_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpg.webp)
On the same day of the Beetlejuice screening, Taylor dazzled in an elegant grey skirt suit as she accepted the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for Best Debut Film at Venice, where she served on the jury.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 29 On Wednesday, Taylor slayed street style in a belted black dress at the Liberatum Women in Creativity Gala.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694880_751_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpg.webp)
On Wednesday, Taylor slayed street style in a belted black dress at the Liberatum Women in Creativity Gala.
![Harry Styles' ex Taylor Russell reigns supreme on the Venice Film Festival red carpet modeling a variety of incredible outfits following their split (despite not appearing in any of the films!) 31 In addition to her acting career and fashion prowess, Taylor is known for her previous relationship with singer Harry Styles.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725694886_677_Harry-Styles-ex-Taylor-Russell-reigns-supreme-on-the-Venice.jpg.webp)
In addition to her acting career and fashion prowess, Taylor is known for her previous relationship with singer Harry Styles.
In addition to her acting career and fashion prowess, Taylor is known for her previous relationship with singer Harry Styles.
She was reported to have split from the Watermelon Sugar singer, also 30, in May after a year together, although this was never confirmed.
However, she recently made headlines when she was spotted strolling around her beloved Hampstead this week.
It is unknown if the couple are back together after they were thought to have split in May following an “all or nothing” vacation and have not been seen together since.