Halsey bids big and Colman Domingo hosts Venice amfAR gala
- Last updated: September 2, 2025 | 10:59
Singer Halsey bid for the top lot at the amfAR Venezia fundraiser on Sunday and spoke on the red carpet about how the charitable foundation's work has helped her personally.
Hosted by an impassioned Colman Domingo in a bright green custom Valentino jacket, the event took place at the Arsenale during the Venice Film Festival.
More low key and intimate than it’s Cannes Film Festival counterpart, the event still attracted its share of celebrities including Jude Law, in Venice to promote "The Wizard of the Kremlin,” in which he stars as Putin.
The evening started with champagne, canapés, Italian spritz and negronis on the waterfront terrace as a DJ spun tunes and guests viewed the artwork to be auctioned off later in the evening.
As those attending were seated for a traditional Venetian dinner of Ombrina fish, Paris Jackson performed an acoustic set on stage.
During the dinner there was a live auction of contemporary artworks, jewellery and destination vacations raising $3.4 million.
Associated Press