Amazon MGM Studios’ “Verity,” premiered at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 on Sept. 29, with Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway among those who attended. That wasn’t the only big event this month, though. George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, Claire Foy and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal all came to Venice for the 83rd annual Italian festival, while in Los Angeles, Mark Wahlberg premiered “By Any Means” at the Paramount Theatre and Ryan Reynolds brought his and Kenneth Branagh’s Apple TV buddy comedy “Mayday” to the screen. The following day, Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo traveled to Tokyo to begin their promotional tour for “Street Fighter,” the third live-action feature-length film based on the video game series.
September brings a number of awards-season movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival, while the Creative Arts Emmys and Primetime Emmys run at the same time as the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Fashion Week. Red-carpet coverage for the month comes from a collection of celebrity photos posted online, which document everything from movie premieres to magazine launches to music festivals.
The Verity Premiere and Beyond
John Hartnett attended the New York premiere alongside Johnson and Hathaway. The gathering attracted notice for the combined fame of the three actors at a single screening. “Verity” marks a fresh Amazon MGM Studios production, and the premiere held at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 was among the major events the location hosted in September.
Other premieres around town included Adam Driver and Miles Teller at Neon’s “Paper Tiger” New York Film Festival Opening Night premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Sept. 25, and Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost at the same event. Those two pairs shared the red carpet for a film whose reception remains unknown.
Reality Stars, Tea Launches and Fashion Weeks
Kyle Cook and Matt James, reality television personalities, joined Saint James Iced Tea to celebrate the launch of Saint James Yerba Mate at the exclusive “Saint James Speedway” event in Monticello, NY. Brooks Nader attended the launch of Revolve Magazine during Paris Fashion Week, while Adriana Lima also attended the event in the French capital.
During Milan RTW Spring/Summer 2027 fashion week, several celebrity couples made appearances at Italian shows. Romeo Beckham and Camila Morrone turned up at the Gucci fashion show on Sept. 25, while Jacob Rott and Isabelle Alain attended the Ferragamo fashion show during the same week. The Ferragamo show also drew Myha’la and Chase Sui Wonders. Over in California, Jon Batiste took the stage at the Ohana Festival 2026, which was held at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point on Sept. 26.
Awards Shows, Brunches and Parties
On Sept. 27, 2026, the Skirball Cultural Center held the Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House at UCLA Health’s annual brunch honoring “The Morning Show.” The event drew a number of well-known names to Los Angeles, including Mark Duplass, Noah Wyle, Octavia Spencer, Katherine LaNasa and Simran Baidwan. Erica Mena and Taye Diggs were also spotted at the Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre, which took place on September 29, 2026, in Hollywood.
On Sept. 29, 2026, in Paris, France, a fashion show held at Bassin de l’Octogone featured a strong lineup of actresses walking the runway. Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rosalía and Rihanna were among those who took part. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig, Olivia Wilde and Rashida Jones attended a Special Screening and Q&A of “The Invite” at the Ham Yard Hotel in London. In Los Angeles, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna and Odessa A’Zion attended Madonna and Kiko Milano cosmetics’s turned up at the VMAs party at Chateau Marmont on Sept. 27, joined there by Charli xcx and Madonna.
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV held its 2026 Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater on September 27, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Teyana Taylor addressed the audience from the stage, while Lisa displayed her Best Pop award for “Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi,”. Taylor Swift received the Video of the Year Award for “The Fate of Ophelia.”. Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna were given best collaboration for “Bring You Love” at the ceremony on Sept. 27, which took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Other Events
On Sept. 26, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center played host to the “Toy Story 5” Streaming on Disney+ Celebration, where Shelby Rabara and Harry Shum showed up. A day later, on Sept. 26, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph were present at Project Angel Food’s 2026 Angel Awards at Project Angel Food, alongside Chuck Lorre and Channing Dungey. Claire Danes, Elizabeth Debicki and Magosia Bela went to the Giorgio Armani fashion show.
The month’s story is one of scale, with Venice hosting a parade of stars including George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, Claire Foy and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. In Los Angeles, Mark Wahlberg premiered “By Any Means”, while Ryan Reynolds opened “Mayday” at the same theatre. Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo then flew to Tokyo for “Street Fighter.”.
A glance at the gallery serves as a reminder that being famous demands constant work. At Paris Fashion Week, Adriana Lima was present at the Revolve Magazine launch, alongside Brooks Nader. The Skirball Cultural Center played host to an annual brunch honoring “The Morning Show,” which brought together the Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House at UCLA Health, with five guests in attendance.
Key Facts Box
- “Verity” premiere: AMC Lincoln Square 13, Sept. 29
- Venice Film Festival: 83rd annual, Italy
- Creative Arts Emmys and Primetime Emmys: Running alongside Toronto International Film Festival and New York Fashion Week
- MTV Video Music Awards: Sept. 27, Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
- Ohana Festival: Sept. 26, Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, Calif.
- Giorgio Armani fashion show: Milan RTW Spring/Summer 2027 fashion week
- “Toy Story 5” celebration: Sept. 26, Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Promoting their latest projects saw celebrities crisscrossing continents throughout the month, which was a whirlwind of premieres, parties and awards shows. The photo collection serves as a reminder that fame is a full-time job, and that the industry’s calendar moves faster than anyone can keep up with.
Source material: “Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Premiere ‘Verity’ in New York City and More Red Carpet Photos: September 2026,” Variety.
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