Celebrities coming to the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
It’s no secret that one of the most popular activities during the 10-day festival is star spotting. From A-list actors to musicians and film directors, TIFF brings all kinds of industry professionals to Toronto, and with them, hordes of fans eager for a peek.
As the Toronto International Film Festival approaches, excitement is building among both locals and visitors who are eager to spot celebrities in the city.
Star spotting is one of the highlights of the 10-day festival, attracting a wide range of industry professionals, from A-list actors to musicians and directors. This year, Toronto will be graced by stars like Cate Blanchett, Bruce Springsteen, and Selena Gomez, who are expected to add a touch of glamour and perhaps pause for a few selfies with their fans.
Angelina Jolie
This year, Angelina Jolie is set to attend TIFF, where she will receive the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media. This honor is given to individuals who merge social activism with cinema. Jolie will be presented with the award at the festival’s fundraising gala on September 8. Her latest film, Without Blood, a war drama about a woman seeking revenge for her family's deaths, will also premiere at the festival. The film stars Salma Hayek Pinault and is directed by Jolie.
Bruce Springsteen
Fans of both film and rock music will be excited for the world premiere of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Springsteen is expected to walk the red carpet for this documentary, which offers a look into his long career, featuring rare footage of the band in their youth and behind-the-scenes glimpses from their recent world tour.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez will make her way to Toronto for the Canadian premiere of her new film Emilia Pérez. The film, a mix of "pop opera, narco thriller, and gender affirmation drama," also stars Zoe Saldaña. In Emilia Pérez, Saldaña plays a Mexican criminal lawyer who helps a notorious kingpin stage their own murder and undergo a gender transition while managing the kingpin’s family and navigating musical interludes.
Cate Blanchett
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will showcase her versatility in the quirky drama-comedy Rumours. In this Canadian film, Blanchett portrays German Chancellor Hilda, who hosts a G7 summit that goes unexpectedly awry. Rumours has been selected as Canada’s official entry for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category. Blanchett will also receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, recognizing a woman in film who has advanced the careers of others and paved the way for future generations.
Elton John
Elton John is another musician making a splash at TIFF with the world premiere of the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. The film, featuring candid interviews and newly revealed archival footage, is co-directed by R.J. Cutler and John’s husband, David Furnish. Music fans will want to catch this intimate look into John’s life and career.
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
We Live in Time, starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is one of the festival's most anticipated films. The Oscar-nominated actors will attend the world premiere of this film about a couple trying to make the most of their time together amidst a sobering medical diagnosis.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson will star in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, making its world premiere at TIFF. Anderson plays Shelley, a veteran Las Vegas showgirl grappling with the closure of the city's last elaborate floor show. The film also features Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, and Brenda Song.
Will Ferrell and Harper Steele
Will Ferrell steps out of his usual comedic roles with Will & Harper, a heartfelt documentary about his friend Harper Steele. The film follows their road trip across the U.S. after Steele publicly came out as transgender. The 16-day journey includes lighthearted moments with friends like Seth Meyers and Tina Fey and explores states with new restrictions on gender-affirming care.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman will bring some heat to TIFF with the North American premiere of the erotic drama Babygirl. Kidman stars as a high-powered executive who risks everything for a sexual relationship with her intern (Harris Dickinson). The film also stars Antonio Banderas as Kidman’s husband. Attendees will need to see the film to find out if Kidman’s character can keep her affair hidden or if her intern’s threats will come true.
Additional Celebrities
Other celebrities expected at TIFF include Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Ben Stiller, Sandra Oh, Amy Adams, Hugh Grant, David Cronenberg, Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, and many more.
