Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow Make Red Carpet Appearance at Taormina Film Festival

Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow have returned to the spotlight as a couple at a major international event.

The pair graced the red carpet on day five of the 2026 Taormina Film Festival on Sunday, June 14, in Taormina, Italy. The 22-year-old actor and 23-year-old actress dressed to impress for the occasion, with Apatow in a striking DÔEN dress while Nivola complemented her look in a classic black tuxedo. The two also attended the Night 5 cocktail reception held that evening.

Their festival appearance marks a romantic getaway to the Italian destination. A few days prior to the red carpet event, the couple was spotted exploring Taormina's charming streets hand-in-hand before enjoying lunch together at Ristorante La Botte. For their daytime outing, Nivola kept things casual in a blue shirt and red shorts paired with flip-flops, while Apatow opted for a white mini dress layered with a blue cardigan and blue flats.

The pair's most recent public appearances before this Italian trip came in March. Nivola attended the Pretty Lethal premiere during the SXSW Film Festival to support Apatow. Around two weeks before that, both were present at the 2026 Actor Awards, where Nivola's series The White Lotus season three received multiple nominations, including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.