Florence Pugh Is Skipping 'Don't Worry Darling' Venice Film Festival Press Conference

"Don’t Worry Darling" stars Chris Pine and Florence Pugh were both absent from the film’s event in New York City.  The Hollywood actors explained their absence, stating that they are both working on other projects, in a video message ahead of the film’s screening Monday. "Even though I'm working halfway around the world," Pugh said.  "…and I'm all the way in Los Angeles in production myself," Pine added in their joint message.

Willem Dafoe and Christoph Waltz have joined the raft of famous faces making appearances at the Venice International Film Festival. The Hollywood heavyweights were pictured in apparent good spirits, as they arrived for the event on Tuesday evening ahead of the premiere of their film Dead For A Dollar. The pair star in the Western, which is written and directed by Walter Hill, alongside actress Rachel Brosnahan.

WATCH: Met Gala 2022 red carpet styleWith the likes of Harry Styles, Timothee Chalamet and several Euphoria stars making appearances in Italy for the 79th Venice International Film Festival, we were guaranteed to see a few unique styling choices.From sheer styles and cut-outs, to backless numbers on men and ladies baring all in barely-there frocks, there's been so much to look at.Meanwhile rumours of feuds between certain members of the Don't Worry Darling cast and crew (Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde, to be specific) have kept all eyes on the red carpet as fans watch out for any awkward encounters.So what have we seen on the red carpet so far, which stars are acing the fashion game and why have some outfits been labelled fashion misses? Keep reading to find out - and see all the photos.Sadie Sink really can do no wrong, making her VFF debut in this divine Alexander McQueen number.The cape, the colour, the jewelled details - this dress is a statement and Olivia Wilde pulls it off flawlessly.Florence Pugh looks phenomenal in this sheer black Valentino number but it's the statement shoes that really pulls this look together.Gemma Chan in silver is something we never knew we needed but god does she look amazing.In a bold fashion move, Timothee Calamet rocked a backless red ensemble by Haider Ackermann that mad eheadlines in the fashion world. We're just glad he wasn't dressed in a boring black suit.This is how you do Barbiecore. Alessandra Ambrosio took feminine to the next level in this pink Ermanno Scervino gown.Okay, we know we just dissed plain black suits, but hear us out: if anyone can get away with this look it's Regé-Jean Page.

Chris Pine's rep is denying a fan theory. In a statement to ET, the 42-year-old actor's rep shuts down claims that Harry Styles spit on Pine at the premiere of their flick, at the Venice Film Festival. «This is a ridiculous story… a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation,» Pine's rep tells ET.

Following the premiere of Olivia Wilde’s new film Don’t Worry Darling at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival, one piece of footage prompted fierce online debate. The clip in question, however, wasn’t from the film itself but from its screening’s aftermath, and it depicts what many are convinced is Harry Styles spitting on his co-star, American actor Chris Pine.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There’s been no lack of drama at this year’s Venice Film Festival thanks to the behind-the-scenes tabloid gossip circulating around Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” which premiered on Monday. So, it’s only fitting that Harry Styles landed in Venice in a dramatic fit. Styles, who stars as the cunning suburban husband to Florence Pugh’s Alice in the retro thriller, arrived at the Venice Airport sporting a ’70s-inspired ensemble courtesy of Gucci, who Styles has been in collaboration with since last June. He sported the Italian label’s double-breasted jacket in burgundy, monogram sweater vest, flare jeans and Adidas x Gucci Gazelle sneakers.

The Don’t Worry Darling cast was serving the drama at the Venice Film Festival!!

If you thought Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde were set to be the hottest couple at the Venice Film Festival, you've got the wrong person!!! During the standing ovation for the couple's forthcoming film,  Styles planted a kiss on none other than his co-star Nick Kroll.  In video from the event, you can see Styles and Kroll finding each other in the crowd after the film's premiere. The two actors, both looking dapper in blue suits, kiss each other on the lips and embrace as onlookers cheer. Harry Styles kisses Nick Kroll during the standing ovation for #DontWorryDarling.

Olivia Wilde’s-highly anticipated Don’t Worry Darling had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this evening. Flanked by stars Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan — and Florence Pugh who flew in late from the Budapest set of Dune 2 — Wilde saw her film receive a spirited five-plus minute ovation.

Florence Pugh had the best red carpet date at the Don’t Worry Darling premiere – her grandmother, Pat!

Florence Pugh made a sparkling statement on the 79th Venice International Film Festival red carpet on Monday. The actress is in Italy for the premiere of Olivia Wilde's forthcoming film  where Pugh stars opposite Harry Styles. Pugh brought her grandmother as her date for the premiere, and the two walked the red carpet in perfect style.

Harry Styles shows off his sharp fashion style on the red carpet at the premiere of Don’t Worry Darling during the 2022 Venice International Film Festival on Monday (September 5) in Venice, Italy

Olivia Wilde arrived on the Lido Monday morning for the hotly-anticipated press conference for her latest film Don’t Worry Darling. Wilde was joined by her principal cast, including Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, and Chris Pine. As previously reported, Florence Pugh, the film’s lead, was not in attendance because her flight from the Budapest set of the Dune sequel didn’t land in Venice until after the presser began. Pugh is expected to attend the film’s evening premiere.

Olivia Wilde is making it clear she's strictly at the 2022 Venice Film Festival for business and not gossip. During a press conference for her new film,, on Monday, the 38-year-old director briefly debunked rumors of a feud with Florence Pugh, who stars in the movie, but was absent from the event. Pugh is expected to walk the red carpet at the premiere later today.While Wilde was joined by the film's stars Chris Pine, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan, a reporter told her it was a «shame» that Pugh wasn't there, according to.

“Don’t Worry Darling” actress Florence Pugh — and dodged a question about Shia LaBeouf — at the Venice Film Festival.The director attended a press panel on Monday alongside the film’s stars, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine.A journalist asked Wilde to “clear the air” about a “falling out” with Pugh, who was absent — as previously expected — from speaking to the press but would attend the movie’s premiere on Monday. “Florence is a force and we are so grateful that she is able to make it tonight despite being in production on ‘Dune,'” Wilde said.

Florence Pugh looks so good in her coordinating purple look while arriving in Venice on Monday morning (September 5).