Phoebe Bridgers became a talking point at the 2026 Venice Film Festival after making an appearance that quickly caught the attention of fans online. The 32 year old singer attended the festival on Saturday, September 5, to support her upcoming film Primetime, which also stars Robert Pattinson, Anna Faris and Skyler Gisondo.
Bridgers attended two events during the festival, including a press conference and the red carpet premiere of Primetime. For the premiere, she wore a floor length sheer Alexander McQueen gown. However, it was her outfit for the earlier photo call that generated the biggest reaction online. The singer wore a Gucci skirt suit and showed her natural leg hair.
Photos from the event quickly spread across social media, with many fans praising Bridgers for appearing in feminine clothing without shaving her legs. Her natural look became a subject of discussion on Twitter and other platforms, with several fans saying they appreciated seeing a celebrity openly embrace body hair.
One fan wrote, “Sorry I actually might cry this is the first time I’ve seen a favourite artist of mine with her leg hair out while wearing feminine clothing like it’s the most normal thing in the world (which it should be!!) Phoebe Bridgers you are so important to me,”
Another fan wrote, “Phoebe Bridgers I may have misjudged you. Even many real lesbians won’t go out with unshaven legs”
Phoebe Bridgers at the 'PRIMETIME' photocall during the Venice Film Festival! She looks absolutely stunning. #VeniceFilmFestival #PhoebeBridgers pic.twitter.com/uaExh6Z25O
— PlusVerseHQ (@PlusVerseHq) September 5, 2026
A third fan shared, “phoebe being the only visible person upholding the unshaven leg movement…. we need this,”
The reaction also brought attention to the wider discussion around women choosing whether or not to remove body hair. While celebrities have sometimes faced criticism for showing natural armpit or leg hair, others have supported them for making their own choices about their appearance.
Julia Roberts is one of the most well known examples. At the 1999 premiere of Notting Hill in London, Roberts appeared with unshaven armpits. Years later, she recalled the reaction to the moment, saying, “I waved and people saw I had armpit hair. It was a scandal,”
Meanwhile, Primetime is inspired by true events. The film follows the story of Chris Hansen and the making of To Catch a Predator. Rob plays Chris Hansen, while Bridgers portrays one of the programme’s decoys.
#PhoebeBridgers en la premier de #Primetime en el Festival de Cine de Venecia. pic.twitter.com/ORtlVWSMo4
— Más Películas (@MsPelculas2) September 6, 2026
