Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts turned heads during a recent red carpet appearance while promoting their latest film, and their candid conversation with the press quickly became a highlight of the night.

Roberts, radiant in a chic Vivienne Westwood number, revealed that her son Henry was her inspiration for the look. “I can’t talk about Henry—I’ll start crying,” she admitted, noting how emotional the film’s press tour has been for her. The film, which received a six-minute standing ovation in Venice, is already earning glowing early reviews, something Roberts and Garfield both expressed gratitude for after the intense work that went into the project.

The interview then took a playful turn when talk turned to fashion. Roberts shared how Amanda had borrowed one of her outfits earlier during the tour, and the conversation naturally shifted to Garfield. When asked if he’d ever borrowed anything from Roberts’ closet, Garfield didn’t hesitate. “I would borrow this for sure,” he said with a grin, pointing to her current look, before joking he might “need to let out the waist ever so slightly.” Roberts laughed, even offering to loan him the outfit, while Garfield admitted he was mostly drawn to the “turtle pooch” detail.

Beyond the lighthearted banter, Garfield reflected on his darker role in the film, crediting director Luca Guadagnino for his vision in casting. “Luca has the imagination as a filmmaker that not many are permitted to have,” Garfield explained, praising Guadagnino’s ability to see actors in unexpected roles. “It was very exciting to be given that permission.”

Of course, the actor also grew emotional when speaking about working alongside Roberts. “It is ridiculous that I get to stand beside her and work with her—the iconic Julia Roberts,” Garfield said, holding back tears. Roberts laughed it off, joking about becoming the “bionic woman” next, but the affection and admiration between the two was undeniable.

Roberts also shared her joy in having her niece present at the premiere, noting warmly, “She’s little, she’s hard to find in a crowd, but I’m excited she’s here.”

With heartfelt emotion, humor, and undeniable star power, Garfield and Roberts’ joint appearance reminded everyone why they remain two of Hollywood’s most beloved talents.