Scarlett Johansson dazzled at TIFF50’s premiere of Eleanor the Great in a blush Valentino gown, her back tattoo stealing the spotlight.
There’s something magnetic about watching Scarlett Johansson glide onto a red carpet — and at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, she did it with the poise of someone who knows the cameras will follow every step. I was there, camera in hand, among the flurry of lenses and flashes at Roy Thomson Hall as she arrived for the North American premiere of Eleanor the Great.
Her custom blush-pink Valentino gown, designed by Alessandro Michele, was the kind of creation that reminds you why red carpets exist in the first place. The draped neckline, soft off-shoulder sleeves, and a delicately layered skirt flowed effortlessly into a short train that brushed the floor with every turn. But it was the back of the dress — or rather, what it revealed — that truly caught my attention.
Photos by Meres J. Weche
From where I stood, I could see the intricate artistry of Scarlett’s full-back tattoo: roses and vines intertwining around a lamb, rendered in exquisite detail. It’s not often that ink and haute couture harmonize so seamlessly, yet here, the contrast between delicate silk and bold body art was pure visual poetry.
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Photos by Meres J. Weche
The gown’s soft blush tone complemented her complexion, while her diamond Messika earrings added just the right sparkle without competing for attention. The twisted updo, paired with smoky eyes, pink-glossed lips, and a hint of red on her nails, tied the look together with understated glamour.
Photos by Meres J. Weche
After walking onto the red carpet at Roy Thomson Hall and posing for the first few photos, she turned around to face us. That’s when her large back tattoo first came into full view. The open back of her Valentino gown framed it perfectly — roses, vines, and a small lamb, all finely detailed. It was a striking combination of elegance and personality, and you could feel the collective focus of every camera in that moment.
She moved with ease, clearly comfortable in front of the lenses. There was no overthinking or posing for effect — just someone who knows exactly how to hold a room, or in this case, a red carpet.
