South by Southwest (SXSW) has once again transformed Austin into a hub for film and entertainment, attracting a dazzling array of stars. On the very first day of the festival, crowds gathered outside the Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue, eager to catch a glimpse of notable figures such as Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, among others.
Red Carpet Highlights
Keke Palmer enthusiastically engaged with fans, signing autographs during a red carpet event for her film, I Love Boosters, held at the Paramount Theatre. Meanwhile, Demi Moore was spotted carrying her beloved dog as she made her way through the festivities.
Jamie Lee Curtis captivated the audience with her inspirational address during a featured session titled, “If Not Now, When, if Not Me, Who? Pivoting and Manifesting!” on Saturday.
At the Zach Theatre, Lewis Pullman took a moment to chat with reporters during the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking. Maya Hawke and Kerri Kenney-Silver also graced the red carpet for the same film, showcasing the event’s star-studded atmosphere.
The excitement continued with Jake Shane and Shawn Hatosy posing for photos at the premiere of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Elijah Wood also made a striking appearance, while Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kathryn Newton brought their own flair by posing with cutouts of lead actress Samara Weaving.
On Saturday, Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, and Cory Michael Smith added to the buzz at the premiere of The Sun Never Sets, with Debby Ryan also walking the red carpet to celebrate the film.
Media interactions were alive with Britt Lower speaking to reporters at the red carpet for Sender. Additionally, the “Albuquerque Aftermath” session featured a lively discussion with Sony Pictures Television Studios President Katherine Pope, showrunner Vince Gilligan, and actor Rhea Seehorn.
Ken Jeong brought his signature humor to the red carpet for Sender, while Jack Johnson and his wife, Kim, shared smiles during the SURFILMUSIC event. Rob Machado also posed for the cameras at the Paramount Theatre’s red carpet event.
As SXSW continued into the week, stars like Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, Lili Reinhart, and Emma Chamberlain gathered for a group photo ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits. Emma Chamberlain took time to sign autographs for fans, while Alexandra Shipp expressed her delight and surprise at the chilly weather.
Victoria Pedretti made a stylish entrance at the premiere of Forbidden Fruits, and singer-songwriter Noah Kahan posed proudly on the red carpet in anticipation of his documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body, also held at the Paramount Theatre.
