Jamie Lee Curtis looked incredible as she attended the Halloween Kills premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.
The acclaimed actress, 62, who reprises her iconic role as Laurie Strode in the horror film, wowed in a scarlet leopard print dress as she posed - before emotionally accepting the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement gong at the film festival.
The decision was made by the board of the Biennale Di Venezia and the festival's director, Alberto Barbera.
Wow: Jamie Lee Curtis looked incredible as she attended the Halloween Kills premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival on Wednesday
Animal print: The acclaimed actress, 62, who reprises her iconic role as Laurie Strode in the horror film, wowed in a scarlet leopard print dress before emotionally accepting the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement gong at the film festival
The award ceremony for the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement took place at the Sala Grande of the Palazzo Del Cinema (Lido Di Venezia) before the out-of-competition screening of Halloween Kills, directed by David Gordon Green.
The upcoming release stars Jamie and is presented by Universal Pictures, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions and Trancas International Films. Halloween Kills arrives in theaters on October 15.
Speaking about the award after accepting her prestigious gong, Jamie said to Biennale Di Venezia: 'I am incredibly humbled to be honoured in this way by the Venice International Film Festival.
'It seems impossible to me that I’ve been in this industry long enough to be receiving Lifetime Achievement recognition, and to have it happen now, with Halloween Kills, is particularly meaningful to me.
'Halloween—and my partnership with Laurie Strode—launched and sustained my career, and to have these films evolve into a new franchise that is beloved by audiences around the world was, and remains, a gift.
Striking: Jamie cut a striking silhouette and added height to her frame in chic black heels
Out-of-competition: The out-of-competition screening of Halloween Kills, directed by David Gordon Green, took place in Italy mid-week
Matching: The actress teamed her dress with a matching face mask in keeping with pandemic protocol
Exciting: The upcoming release stars Jamie and is presented by Universal Pictures, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions and Trancas International Films. Halloween Kills arrives in theaters on October 15
Beaming: The star beamed from ear to ear while working her best angles
'Italian Cinema has always honoured and heralded the genre that gave me my career, so I couldn’t be more proud and happy to accept this award from the Venice International Film Festival on behalf of Laurie and all the courageous heroines of the world who stand tall in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and refuse to yield.'
Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni, who helmed the acclaimed Life is Beautiful, will also be honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award.
The 2021 Venice Film Festival takes place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world's oldest awards ceremonies and one of the 'Big Five' events.
In her element: Jamie was in her element while strolling gracefully across the red carpet
Big names: Jamie posed with director David Gordon Green and Alberto Barbera, who is the director of the Venice Film festival
Director: David is back in the director seat for Halloween Kills
Decision: The decision to honour the star with the award was made by the board of the Biennale Di Venezia and the festival's director, Alberto Barbera
Location: The award ceremony for the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement took place
