Scarlett Johansson puts on a VERY leggy display in a red gown as she attends Marriage Story premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival

   

Scarlett Johansson dazzled onlookers in a beautiful red sequinned gown on Thursday as she led the star-studded arrivals for the Marriage Story premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival.

The actress, 34, looked stunning in the fitted gown with a thigh-high split as put on a very leggy display during the the launch of the Netflix film in Italy, while sat in the audience during the premiere.

Scarlett's appearance comes after she branded her role in the film 'fated,' as she plays a woman going through a divorce after her own split from husband Romain Dauriac in 2017.

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Legs eleven! Scarlett Johannson 34, looked stunning in the fitted gown with a thigh-high split as put on a very leggy display during the the launch of the Marriage Story in Italy, while sat in the audience during the premiere

Jaw-dropping: Scarlett dazzled onlookers in a beautiful red sequinned gown on Thursday as she led the star-studded arrivals for the film premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival

As she walked the red carpet, Scarlett ensured that all eyes were on her as she wore a fitted scarlet gown covered in delicate sequins from the designer Celine.

The Avengers star showed off her intricate floral back tattoo in the strapless dress, which also boasted a thigh-high split.

Scarlett kept her blonde tresses in a slicked-back wet look style as she sported a quirky silver chain earring by Ana Khouri to add an edge to her outfit.

Breathtaking: Scarlett smouldered as she worked her magic for the cameras on the red carpet

Lavish: The stars were out in force for the premiere of the long-awaited Marriage Story, which stars Scarlett alongside Adam Driver (far left), and Laura Dern (second left)

What a beauty! Scarlett proved she's still got it as she took to the red carpet alongside her co-stars

Perfect: The actress, 34, looked stunning in the fitted gown with showed off her intricate floral back tattoo as she arrived for the launch of her film

Lady in red: Scarlett commanded attention in the fitted red dress which also highlighted her peachy posterior as she slowly made her way along the red carpet

Exciting: Scarlett is set to appear in the drama Marriage Story, which tells the tale of a couple struggling through a gruelling divorce

Important: The Avengers star takes centre stage in the drama, which has already been tipped as an awards contender

Candid: Scarlett's appearance at the premiere comes after the star branded the role 'fated,' as it comes after her own split from husband Roman Dauriac in 2017

Elated: Scarlett appeared in very high spirits as she sat down to watch the premiere of her film Marriage Story

Scarlett's appearance at the premiere comes after she candidly said the role was 'fated,' as it came after her own divorce from husband Roman in 2017

Speaking at a press conference for the film, which Variety reported on, she explained: 'I was actually going through a divorce.

'I didn’t know what we were going to talk about… I just kind of blew into the room, ordered a glass of white wine and started complaining. And he was just listening and very attentive. And then he kind of cut it short and said, "Funny you should mention it."'

'It felt sort of fated in a way,' Scarlett added. 'It was an experience to share with him and have him share with me. And it somehow came at just the right time.'

Scarlett and Romain were married from 2014 until 2017, and they share five-year-old daughter Rose, and the star was previously married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008 until 2011. She is now engaged to SNL star Colin Jost.

Former flames: Scarlett and Romain (Left in April 2017) were married from 2014 until 2017, and they share five-year-old daughter Rose, and the star was previously married to Ryan Reynolds (Right in June 2010) from 2008 until 2011

Tying the knot: The Ghost In The Shell actress has been engaged to Colin since May, and the two been an item since 2017 (pictured in April)

Beaming: Scarlett was still in high spirits as she made her way along the red carpet for the premiere, for the second day of the 10 day festival in Venice

Big entrance: After the red carpet Scarlett took her seat for a first look at the long-awaited film, ahead of the film's limited release on November 6. The film will then debut on Netflix just a month later

Pals: She also appeared delighted to be reunited with her co-star Laura Dern who also oozed glamour at the star-studded premiere

Awe-inspiring: After their reunion on the red carpet, Scarlett's co-star Laura Dern, 52, also displayed her timeless sense of style in a forest green gown with an intricate array of silver sequins

Jovial: The premiere marks the first look at the comedy-drama which tells the story of a couple's divorce in an alternative style

Praised: Director Noah Baumbach was greeted with a thunderous applause as he took to the stage ahead of the screening