Colin Firth, Selma Blair on the red carpet

Stunning new mom Selma Blair showed off her fabulous post-pregnancy body as she stepped on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

The actress looked stunning in a floor length Lanvin Fall 2011 red gown as she attended the premiere of her new film, Dark Horse.

At the Venice Film Festival, Colin Firth came with his wife Livia Giuggioli for the premiere of the movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy .
The Oscar winner said he was all too happy to take a step down to supporting actor for his "meaty" new role in this film.
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Firth spruces up co-star Gary Oldman, as Benedict Cumberbatch and John Hurt look on.

"It was great to have something that was meaty enough to get my teeth into, but let other people do the heavy lifting." Firth told journalists at the Venice Film Festival Monday. "It's basically all I did last year and it suited me very well."
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All for one and one for all: Colin Firth walks the carpet with the cast of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova walked the red carpet at the film's premiere in a feathery black strapless gown.

Hollywood actress Monica Bellucci arrives for the screening of Un ete brulant at the 68th Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido.

The film Un ete brulant is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 68 category. Monica Bellucci plays the role of Angèle in the film.

There is much controversy over Monica's nude scene during the opening sequence of the film. The scene was shot last year, just one month after the actress gave birth to her second child. The actress earlier said she felt comfortable shooting for the scene.
Coming Up: Other Hollywood stars who walked down the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

Singer Madonna was spotted at Venice film Festival promoting her sophomore directorial film W.E..

The 53-year-old singer looked ravishing in a dove-grey gown with red butterflies designed especially for her by Italian designer Vionnet.

Madonna paired her gown with red stilettos and matching red lipstick. And despite it being dark, Madonna wore a pair of matching sunglasses.

She did her hair in old-Hollywood style curl. Madonna's new movie W.E. tells the story of Wallis Simpson, the two-time American divorcee for whom Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated his throne in 1936. It made its world premiere out of competition on Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.

Madonna said she received support for the project from both her two director ex-husbands, Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie.

Seen here with British actress Andrea Riseborough (left) and Australian actress Abbie Cornish.

Madonna looked absolutely stunning in a black and white outfit which she wore earlier in the day for the photocall of W.E..

The Papa Don't Preach singer says she follows a diet to keep in shape.

Ageless Cindy Crawford walked the red carpet in a stunning red gown which she paired with red peep toes and a dazzling clutch. Cindy stepped out to support her longtime friend George Clooney whose movie The Ides of March premiered at the festival.

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet was also there to promote her film Carnage. Seen here with Austrian actor Christoph Waltz.

Kate showed off her curves in a daring nude coloured Victoria Beckham dress with a zip all the way up the back.

Earlier in the day, Kate wore a beige blazer over her tight black dress and matching heels.

Ex-girlfriend of Leonardo Di Caprio, Bar Refaeli stole the show in a low cut black lace jumpsuit at the Carnage premiere.

She also tweeted a minute before her red carpet appearance saying: "1 min before red carpet.... Wish me luck... My heels are super high!"

US actor and film director George Clooney arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of The Ides of March.

The dashing actor signs autographs.

US actress Evan Rachel Wood arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of The Ides of March.

Italian actress Isabelle Adriani arrives for the screening of Carnage.

US actress Marisa Tomei arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of The Ides of March.

Italian designer Valentino and guest arrive for the screening of W.E..