Paris Jackson, 27, Stuns in Black Plunging Dress at the Venice Film Festival After Confirming Split from Fiancé

Before stunning the public with a striking, colorful ensemble at a gala, the star owned the film festival's red carpet in a figure-hugging dress, which netizens had a lot to say about.

With heartbreak still fresh, Hollywood royalty Paris Jackson, 27, made jaws drop on August 30, 2025, when she graced the Venice International Film Festival with her presence.

Appearing at the "Frankenstein" red carpet, the actress and singer sent shockwaves through the fashion world, just weeks after she confirmed her engagement to music producer Justin Long was over. And while fans were quick to praise her for the daring look, others couldn't hold back their criticisms or their opinions about her heavily tattooed physique.

The Crowd Goes Wild for Paris Jackson's Daring and Divine Appearance

The moment Jackson arrived, the red carpet lit up. The actress and singer stunned in a floor-length, black leather gown with a dramatic, plunging neckline that left little to the imagination. The skin-tight silhouette clung to her every curve, creating an unforgettable moment of fierce femininity and fearless style.

Feathered detailing at the collar added a whimsical, theatrical flair, drawing eyes directly to her daring décolletage, while the sculpted leather turned her into a gothic goddess with an avant-garde twist.

Her exposed back, framed by a loosely gathered bun, revealed her cascade of symbolic tattoos. Elbow-length, black leather gloves, glistening gold-and-diamond drop earrings, gold rings, and a matching necklace, which shimmered under the relentless glare of paparazzi flashbulbs, completed the ensemble. It wasn't just fashion — it was pure performance.

Unapologetic. Edgy. Electric: Jackson didn't just walk the red carpet — she owned it. Her icy blue eyes and windswept locks gave her an untouchable energy: a woman not hiding her heartbreak, but reclaiming her power. Fans flooded social media with a tidal wave of opinions, and not all of them were kind.

Praise Pours in… but Critics Don't Hold Back

One admirer raved, "You would be a liar if you did not say, [sic] her cleavage is spectacular...I mean beyond perfect..." while another gushed, "You are a work of art🤌🏻🌹." A third described her as "a true natural beauty."

Her accessories didn't go unnoticed either. Fans zeroed in on Jackson's dazzling diamonds and edgy rings layered atop gloves, a bold styling move that had people talking.

"Love the way she is wearing it! The rings over the gloves, done but undone hair, the necklace, the way it's showing her tattoos! Gorgeous," one supporter enthused.

But even the compliments came with caveats, as the same admirer added, "But the dress itself probably should have been in another fabric. This looks like it's wrinkled and it doesn't fall as gracefully as I'd like. But overall it looks good on her [sic]."

Another echoed this sentiment, "I LOVE the styling but don't care for the dress on her, if that makes sense. The dress is ill-fitting and the material makes that excessively apparent. But everything else about this is perfect, the accessories, the hair, the face… she looks gorgeous."

One viewer opined, "I like the vibe for the movie, even though it would be sweltering in that weather, I just don't like the way it's fitted. It's one of those garments that would need to fit perfectly tight to her figure for it to work, otherwise it looks cheap and costumey [sic]."

Some couldn't get past her tattoos, with one person arguing she would look "so much better" without them, while someone else expressed that Jackson doesn't require the ink at all.

From Leather-Clad Siren to Ethereal Goddess Overnight

If her red carpet moment at the film festival was all edge and sensuality, Jackson's appearance the following evening at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2025 was a study in whimsical elegance. On August 31, the actress floated onto the blue carpet in a flowing, pleated gown painted in gradients of ochre, plum, and midnight blue.

The garment also featured a small keyhole cutout offering just a glimpse of skin. Meanwhile, cape-like sleeves added a celestial drama, giving the entire look a feeling of freedom.

Her hair, once again styled in a loose bun with a few wisps hanging free, framed her face delicately as she posed against the gala's ocean-hued backdrop. But beneath the beauty, a deeper story simmered — one of heartbreak and resilience.

A Heartbreak Revealed: Paris Jackson Confirms the End of Her Engagement

These consecutive appearances — first fierce, then free-spirited — marked more than just a fashion triumph for Jackson. They also arrived on the heels of a significant personal change.

The singer-songwriter and her longtime partner, Long, have ended their engagement, a development confirmed by the star herself. Jackson addressed the breakup in a post on X on August 1, 2025.

When the Daily Mail posted an article titled, "Paris Jackson sparks concern as she appears to cry during solo walk weeks after dad Michael's death anniversary," Jackson fired back in no uncertain terms. Refuting the publication's assumptions, she commented directly under the article's post, writing, "those [sic] are breakup tears. y'all are [expletive] reaching again."

Jackson has since scrubbed all traces of Long from her social media, including the emotional engagement photo, which was featured in a heartfelt Instagram post made on December 6, 2024.

Once Inseparable, Now Erased: Inside Their Deleted Love Story

The now-deleted birthday post told a different story. Jackson had shared loved-up moments of the two road-tripping, kissing, and embracing in stunning desert settings.

Among the highlights: Long placing a protective hand on Jackson's back at an event, cozy cuddles in the car, romantic canyon hikes, and carefree fun on a snowy ski getaway. In one playful video, Long even stuck his feet in Jackson's face, prompting her to laugh and cry.

Another montage included her licking Long's face, him holding an eagle, and the couple enjoying a concert — a window into their private, joy-filled world. A standout image showed Long down on one knee in a venue dripping with gold decor and glowing light.

Jackson captioned the now-deleted post with a heart-melting dedication, "happy birthday my sweet blue. doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and i couldn't dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. thank you for letting me be yours. i love you [sic]."

A Once Picture-Perfect Love… That Fans Said Looked Too Close for Comfort

Just a day later, news outlets confirmed what the post implied: they were engaged. But what really got tongues wagging? The pair's uncanny resemblance.

"Now that's a beautiful blue eyed [sic] couple. I can already see what their babies will look like. They actually look like each other," wrote one fan. Another chimed in with, "Twins congratulations 🎊 [sic]." Others were a little more blunt, with one observer asserting, "These two look more like brother and sister than her own siblings!!!"

The commentary got weirder, with someone else noting, "Paris and Justin have very similar faces, [sic] they could have easily been brother and sister." A fellow netizen even mused, "Is that the same person?"

From their matching hairstyles to identical facial features, fans couldn't unsee the similarities, with one Facebooker declaring, "they [sic] look like clones of each other!"

Once Collaborators, Now Strangers: A Timeline Undone

The pair's romance had blossomed behind the scenes. They'd known each other since at least 2022. That year, Long posted about Paris Jackson for the first time on June 21, 2022.

At that time, the singer had an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." "Funnnnnnnnn In NYC today doing sound for @parisjackson on @fallontonight," shared Long in his post's caption.

Throughout 2023, they worked together constantly — on music, on events, on life. Long, the founder of Trust In Justin Productions, played a major role in Jackson's music career. But now? It's all vanished.