Now, we don't mean to gush, but how beautiful did Elie Saab Couture gown.
Longer blond curls and immaculate makeup were all that were required to complete the picture-perfect look.
But that wasn't all. She then scored another style hit, attending the official festival opening dinner in Chanel Couture (but of course.)
Chic in Chanel: Diane was dressed to impress at the 2011 Venice Film Festival launch dinner. Photos:GettyImages
The 35-year-old teamed her structured monochrome dress with a cute, disheveled side plait and a striped black-and-white clutch.
Ahh la Kruger. Perfection as always. (There, gushing over. For something slightly less sycophantic, check out what we made of George Clooney on the very same red carpet.)
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