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George and Amal Clooney step out for first red carpet since welcoming twins in Venice


UPDATED FEBRUARY 28, 2019 10:33 AM EST

George Clooney and Amal were the epitome of Hollywoodglamour as they attended the Suburbicon premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The Saturday premiere marks their first official outingsince welcoming Alexander and Ella on June 6. The 56-year-old, who directed, co-produced and co-wrote the film alongside the Coen brothers, looked dapper in a black tuxedo while his wife stunned in a lilac Versace gown.

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George and Amal left Hotel Cipriani for the festival Photo: GC Images

To complement her look, the 39-year-old wore her hair in a faux bob and a more dramatic makeup look done by Charlotte Tilbury. The new mom accessorized with pearl drop earrings. Though this is their first time back in the spotlight, the couple, who married in Venice three years ago, have been enjoying dinner dates around the city prior to the September 2 carpet. On Friday, Amal wowed in a sparkly $3,995 Missoni strapless dress for an evening out at Ristorante Da Ivo. Once again, Charlotte, who also did her makeup on her wedding day, did her glam along with hairstylist Rod Ortega.

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The new mom exuded old school Hollywood glamour in lilac Photo: Getty Images

George and the human rights lawyer have also spent time dining with Suburbicon star Matt Damon and wife Luciana. The good friends sat down for a joint interview with Entertainment Tonight on Friday where the first-time dad opened up about his twins’ personalities with some side comments from the Jason Bourne star. "They start out with a personality right off the bat," George admitted.

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Charlotte Tilbury shared a preview of Amal's glam Photo: Instagram/@CTilburymakeup

He thenturned to his buddy Matt and joked: "[Alexander] is a thug already. Yousaw him. He's a moose! Literally, he just sits and he eats." The 46-year-oldstaragreed, saying: "He looks like he could bounce right now, some place inHollywood.” George lightly chimed in: "Like, checking IDs on the way intothe nursery.” As for his daughter, Georgeshared, "She's very elegant, andall eyes. She looks like Amal, thank god."

Matt and George talked about his twins in a joint interview Photo: WireImage

Prior to the festival, Matt ravedabout his good friend. “Sure,he’s changed,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s evolved, but he’s the same in a lot of criticalways. In all the important ways, he’s the same; he’s got a huge heart, he’sincredibly loyal, and he’s really, really smart.”