Singer Phoebe Bridgers garnered significant attention for her appearance at the Venice Film Festival, where she showcased her unshaven legs while attending a press conference for her upcoming film, "Primetime." Bridgers, 32, wore a Gucci skirt for the event on Saturday in Italy, posing with co-stars including Robert Pattinson and Bokeem Woodbine.
Her choice to display natural body hair resonated with many fans on social media platforms. Comments included expressions of rarity for public figures and admiration for her authenticity. This is not the first time Bridgers has publicly appeared with visible body hair; she previously showed her unshaven armpits on the red carpet.
The festival appearance also included a red carpet premiere for "Primetime," for which Bridgers wore an Alexander McQueen gown. The film, set to be released later this month, features Robert Pattinson as TV host Chris Hansen. Bridgers plays one of the decoys in the movie.
In other recent news, Bridgers was hospitalized on her 32nd birthday in August, sharing an Instagram photo from a hospital bed with the caption, "Album is number one in the UK and I exploded." The post alluded to appendicitis, a condition that typically requires surgical removal of the appendix. The album, "Lost Weekend," features 16 tracks and includes songs like "The Outside" and "Lost Boys."
The hospitalization led to the cancellation of several UK concert dates. Bridgers has spoken about her recent hiatus, noting her desire to create music. She explained that the recording process for "Lost Weekend" was prolonged, involving periods of studio time interspersed with breaks. The singer is scheduled to begin her "Lost Tour" later this year in support of the album, with initial shows planned to start September 14 in Indianapolis.
Julia Roberts previously made headlines in April 1999 for revealing her unshaven underarms at the London premiere of "Notting Hill," an event she later described as a "scandal."