Naomi Watts lets her hair down as she indulges in a cigarette with her fellow jurors on night out during Venice Film Festival
She's been taking on her juror duties during the 75th annual Venice Film Festival.
And Naomi Watts enjoyed some time off from her busy schedule as she joined her fellow jurors Guillermo del Toro, Trine Dyrholm, Taika Waititi and Christoph Waltz on a night out to ring in the end of the prestigious event in Italy on Friday evening.
The actress, 49, put on a relaxed display as she treated herself to a cigarette outside a local restaurant with her close pals.
Cigarette break: Naomi Watts enjoyed time off from her schedule as she joined her fellow jurors (pictured with Taika Waititi) on a night out during the Venice Film Festival on Friday
Cutting a demure figure, the Fair Game star slipped her slender frame into turtleneck jumper dress, which featured a daring backless detail.
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The Impossible actress injected her look with even more glamour as she enhanced her height in stiletto boots.
Exhibiting her naturally radiant complexion, Naomi opted for minimal make-up and style her cropped tresses in her naturally wavy hair pattern.
Having fun: The actress, 49, put on a relaxed display as she treated herself to a cigarette outside a local restaurant with her close pals
Chic: Cutting a demure figure, the Fair Game star slipped her slender frame into turtleneck jumper dress, which featured a daring backless detail
Fresh-faced: Exhibiting her naturally radiant complexion, Naomi opted for minimal make-up and style her cropped tresses in her naturally wavy hair pattern
The blonde beauty, who has made a number of show-stopping appearances at the festival's leading film premieres, chatted up a storm with her close pals during their time off work.
In addition to Naomi, Guillermo, Trine, Taika and Christoph, this year's jury features Sylvia Chang, Nicole Garcia, Paolo Genovese and Małgorzata Szumowska.
The line-up consists of five women and four men in an effort to readdress the imbalance that has occurred in previous years.
Having fun: The blonde beauty chatted up a storm with her close pals during their time off work
Beaming: Naomi appeared in high spirits as she chuckled during her lively discussion
Lavish: The group enjoyed a cosy dinner outing moments before they stepped out for a cigarette break
Smitten: Film director Guillermo del Toro enjoyed an evening stroll with his girlfriend and screenwriter Kim Morgan
Off he goes: The 53-year-old headed off to his next destination in style as he hopped on a water taxi
Ahead of the festival, Naomi said she hopes the experience will be 'life altering', gushing: 'To sit in a disciplined way and spend the next 10 days watching two to three films a day is extraordinary and I have just never had that opportunity.
'And to be amongst this group of people on this panel and with Guillermo leading it, I think it's going to be a really unique and really new experience.'
On September 8, the final day of the festival, Del Toro's jury will be tasked with handing out the Golden Lion for Best Film, the Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion for Best Director, Coppa Volpi for Best Actor, Coppa Volpi for Best Actress, Award for Best Screenplay, the Special Jury Prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Young Actor or Actress.
Giddy: New Zealand film director Taika, 43, appeared in good company as he was joined by a female pal
Star-studded: Actor Christoph Waltz put on a suave display in a dark navy suit and crisp white shirt
Meanwhile, the Venice Film Festival has come under fire for selecting only one female director in the 2018 competition - The Nightingale, directed by Jennifer Kent, known for her work on The Babadook.
Speaking during the first day of the festival, president Guillermo spoke about the lack of gender diversity represented in the selection.
He said: 'I think that the goal has to be clear, and has to remain 50/50 by 2020. It’s a real problem we have in the culture in general.'
Effortlessly stylish: Actress Trine Dyrholm stunned in a lilac PJ-style suit, embellished with delicate strips
Selfie time! Naomi beamed with delight as she took a snap with a pal during her night out
Proud: Naomi revealed she hopes the experience as a juror will be 'life altering'
Hard-earned role: On September 8, the final day of the festival, Del Toro's jury will be tasked with handing out an array of prestigious awards
Important cause: The jury consists of five women and four men in an effort to readdress the imbalance that has occurred in previous years
However, The Shape Of Water filmmaker also insisted the issue couldn’t be solved simply by meeting a quota.
'It’s not a matter of establishing a quota. It’s extremely important to call it out, and to question it and to name it, and to make it known,' he continued. 'I think that is necessary, because for many decades, if not centuries, it has not been called.
'It’s not a controversy, it’s a real problem, and it needs to be solved, in every one of our pertinent departments, with strength and resolve.'
Prestigious event: The 75th Venice International Film Festival runs from August 29 – September 8
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