The fourth Red Sea International Film Festival began in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Hollywood and international stars arriving for the event.
A major highlight this year was Emily Bluntan Academy Award nominee, receiving the Red Sea Honoree Award for her remarkable contributions to global cinema.
Emily Blunt was joined by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and action star Vin Diesel as honorees. Aamir, introduced by actress Eva Longoriaexpressed gratitude for the recognition. Eva, a longtime fan of Aamir’s work, praised his impactful films like The river, 3 Idiotsand Dangalcelebrating his remarkable career in global cinema.Emily, visibly emotional, expressed her deep gratitude while accepting the honor. She shared her joy at being part of the dynamic and vibrant film festival, highlighting the richness of storytelling across cultures, saying it reminded her of the countless stories waiting to be told.
Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh presented the award to Emily Blunt, introducing her to the star-studded audience at the event.
Meanwhile, the glamorous red carpet at the opening ceremony saw stars like Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, Eva Longoria, and Michael Douglas in attendance. Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor also added her charm to the event by walking the red carpet.