amfAR Venezia

amfAR returned to Italy on Sunday, September 3, for amfAR Venezia, held once again in conjunction with the Venice Film Festival. Guests were treated to a magical evening, complete with world-class entertainment, a black-tie seated gala dinner, and a live auction of contemporary artworks and one-of-a-kind experiences.

amfAR's Award of Inspiration honoree Ava DuVernay. Photo by Getty Images

Bella Thorne interviewed by amfAR Venezia host Boman Martinez-Reid. Photo by Ryan Emberley/Getty Images

amfAR Venezia guest. Photo by Ryan Emberley/Getty Images

Jesse Williams and Luke Evans. Photo by Ryan Emberley/Getty Images

Left to right (back row): Jesse Williams, Luke Evans, and guests; (front row) Michelle Rodriguez, Mohammed Al-Turki, and Lucas Bravo

Leona Lewis, accompanied by the Aria and Friends Orchestra, wowed the audience with three songs, including "Bleeding Love/Higher Love." Photo by Getty Images

Raja Rajamanar, CMO of Mastercard, one of amfAR Venezia's presenting sponsors. Photo by Getty Images

Longtime amfAR supporter Milla Jovovich in front of some of the art up for auction. Photo by Getty Images

Rita Ora closed the night and brought the crowd to its feet with three of her hits, including "Let You Love Me." Photo by Colby Tallia

PRESENTED BY
MASTERCARD
and
RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY

RITA ORA | LEONA LEWIS

HONORING
AVA DUVERNAY

SIGNATURE SPONSOR
CHOPARD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
La Misericordia
Sestiere Cannaregio, 3599
Venice, Italy

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER
SAN CLEMENTE PALACE KEMPINSKI

CHAIRS

Mohammed Al-Turki
Angela Bassett
Kate Beckinsale
Paul Bettany
Fan Bingbing
Lucas Bravo
Willem Dafoe
Donald Dye
Sarah Gadon

Andrei Gillott
Umberta Gnutti Beretta
Henry Golding
T. Ryan Greenawalt
Jeremy Irons
Milla Jovovich
Tony Mancilla
Rudy Mancuso
Kevin McClatchy

Camila Mendes
Raja Rajamannar
Vin Roberti
Michelle Rodriguez
Caroline Scheufele
Alexander Skarsgård
Teyana Taylor
Phoebe Tonkin
Emir Uyar