Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore? Holding hands? At a premiere in Paris? Oh yes, the two Academy Award-winning actresses sashayed their way into Pathe Palace like the elegant BFF power duo we didn’t know we needed, looking like yin and yang on a fashion runway.
Tilda, the eternal queen of “What is normal fashion anyway?” donned a sleek black dress that whispered, “Yes, I’m art.” Meanwhile, Julianne opted for a contrasting white look that screamed, “And I’m your angelic counterpart.” Together, they looked like they were about to officiate the coolest gothic-chic wedding ever.
But wait—there’s more! Holding their metaphorical martini trays of excellence was none other than Pedro Almodóvar, the mastermind who wrote and directed their new movie, The Room Next Door.
What’s the movie about? Well, grab the tissues and prepare for a meaningful stare into the void because this one hits deep. Julianne (Ingrid) and Tilda (Martha) play former work BFFs who reconnect after years apart when Martha receives some devastating news—a terminal illness diagnosis. Instead of sulking, she decides to go out on her own terms. It’s giving “crying elegantly in a Parisian café” vibes mixed with “I’m not crying, you’re crying.”
Now back to the premiere. Tilda and Julianne didn’t just hold hands—they held our attention. If Hollywood friendships were a school cafeteria, they’d be sitting at the “cool artsy table,” while the rest of us lurked nearby pretending to eat our PB&J.
And don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to bask in their cinematic brilliance. The Room Next Door hits select theaters on December 20, just in time for you to plan a deeply emotional movie night that involves whispering, “They’re so talented” through your sobs.
