The 2022 Tribeca Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday night in a big way after a canceled year in 2020 and a hybrid situation in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. The red-carpet return meant a buzzworthy film had to bring back the glamour and excitement again. Festival organizers enlisted Jennifer Lopez and her Netflix documentary, Halftime, for its world-premiere event.
Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal explained why Lopez’s film was the perfect choice for them. “It’s her perseverance and her passion to get the halftime show done that she wanted to tell,” she told Variety. “Her passion as an activist and as a woman of color, it’s a wonderful story behind the headlines. It’s gonna be a fun party, too.” Lopez certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to creating a show-stopping look — her couture gown showed off every gorgeous curve.
J.Lo wasn’t the only star to show up on the red carpet and celebrate the Tribeca Film Festival’s return to in-person screenings. So, scroll on to see the couple who made their red-carpet debut, and a few reality stars who made the invite list — their names just might surprise you.
A version of this article was originally published on June 12, 2022.
Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski donned juxtaposing looks at the premiere of 88, with Seyfried in a chic red mini dress and Sadoski in black jeans, sneakers, and a bowling jacket.
Gayle King
Gayle King raised eyebrows at the Tribeca Film Festival, wearing an elegant green dress with colorful, notably mismatching, shoes. With a beautiful two-toned stiletto on one foot and a pastel, floral clog on the other, King explained to questioners that she’s suffering from Achilles tendonitis.
Jessica Chastain
At The Forgiven premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival, Jessica Chastain wore a modest-yet-sexy, black collared dress with an ivory-colored tie.
Katie Holmes & Bobby Wooten III
Katie Holmes and boyfriend Bobby Wooten III attended the Alone Together premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival. The couple looked relaxed in their casual-yet-elevated attire.
Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas attended the Official Competition premiere during Tribeca Film Festival, looking dapper in a simple gray suit with a white collared shirt beneath.
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes looked boho-chic at the Alone Together premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival, wearing a floor-length crocheted dress.
Sadie Sink
Sadie Sink attended the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner wearing a charcoal-colored, slouchy-chic tweed suit dress, making her vibrant red locks pop.
Penelope Cruz
Serving classic Barbie vibes, Penelope Cruz posed for a photo in a hot pink, floor-length gown at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner.
Lilly Allen
Lilly Allen looked gothic-chic at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner, wearing a high-neck black mini dress with a slightly see-through lace torso and long sleeves.
Kyra Sedgwick
In black wide-legged trousers and a black button-up blazer with shoulder pads, Kyra Sedgwick looked sleek and chic at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner.
Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha donned a blue suit with a relaxed grey shirt underneath, making his blue eyes pop at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner.
B.J. Novak
B.J. Novak went for an all-white look at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner, wearing an off-white suit overtop a relaxed white tee, along with a pair of white sneakers.
Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield looked every bit GQ at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner in a pair of dark tan, slim-fit trousers and a sand-toned, long-sleeve button-up, sunglasses in hand.
Andie McDowell
Andie McDowell looked sophisticated at the Chanel Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner wearing relaxed black trousers, a gorgeous blouse featuring frills and lace, and a matching handbag.
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon kept his Tribeca Film Festival look simple, wearing black pants, a black button-up, and a black suit jacket to the Space Oddity premiere.
Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf looked eclectic as ever at the Tribeca Film Festival, donning a simple, dark-gray suit with a braided rattail and an eyebrow ring.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox arrived with her husband-to-be Machine Gun Kelly to the premiere of Taurus. She wore this eye-catching, red leather dress to the premiere.
Minya Oh & Pharrell Williams
Minya Oh and Pharrell Williams arrived to the Tribeca Film Festival in their casual attire.
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly arrived at the Taurus premiere in an all-white suit and striking pink hair.
Jennifer Lopez
The star of the night, Jennifer Lopez, hit the red carpet in a stunning Tom Ford gown with cutouts in all of the right places.
Robert DeNiro
Robert DeNiro cut a casual figure on the red carpet as he celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film festival he founded.
Hoda Kotb
Today Show anchor Hoda Kotb clowned around on the red carpet with a promotional photo of her pal, J.Lo.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda donned a navy-blue suit to the premiere of Lopez’s Halftime documentary.
Tayshia Adams
Former Bachelorette star Tayshia Adams brought the sunshine to the red carpet.
Rosanna Arquette
Pulp Fiction‘s Rosanna Arquette added a splash of color to her all-black ensemble with a tie-dye skirt.
Aubrey Paige & Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest looked excited to be making his red-carpet debut with girlfriend Aubrey Paige.
Stacy London
What Not to Wear host Stacy London looked fabulous, showing off the hottest red-carpet trend: her gorgeous silver streaks.
Anne Archer
The Dropout‘s Anne Archer looked chic in black with a pop of orange coming from her statement necklace.
Alex Winter
Bill & Ted star Alex Winter gave a thumbs up in support of Lopez’s documentary.
Michelle Buteau
Comedian Michelle Buteau flashed a peace sign while wearing an adorable color-block jumpsuit.
Joe & Melissa Gorga
No tables were thrown on the red carpet when Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Joe and Melissa Gorga showed up to support Lopez.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried looked gorgeous in this red mini-dress at the 88 premiere.
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