The amfAR Gala in Venice, part of the Venice Film Festival, featured star-studded appearances including Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder leading the premiere of Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' Kelly Rowland dazzled in a white chiffon gown, supporting AIDS research. Antonio Banderas was honored at the gala, where he reminisced about his role in 'Philadelphia' and its impact on HIV/AIDS awareness. Other notable attendees included Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, and Adrien Brody. The event, hosted by Kate Beckinsale, raised funds for AIDS research and featured performances by Rowland and Rumer Willis. The amfAR organization has invested over $635 million in HIV/AIDS research since its inception in 1985.