His Hollywood career has just edged into its fifth decade, after he rose to fame following roles in a number of film hits from the 1980s onward.
And Matt Dillon, 56, showed he’s retained the brooding good looks that helped win him legions of admirers the world over on Thursday, when he attended the Filming Italy Sardinia Festival in Cagliari.
The veteran actor, who serves as honorary president for the festival, stepped out for day two of the festivities with his longtime girlfriend Roberta Mastromichele, with whom he was seen holding hands as they arrived at Forte Village Resort.
Night on the town: Matt Dillon and his girlfriend Roberta Mastromichele attended the Filming Italy Sardinia Festival at Forte Village Resort on Thursday evening
Dillon cut a dapper figure, arriving for the evening’s portion of events in a textured dark suit, which he teamed with a plain black top.
Roberta showed off her own flair for fashion, stepping out in a patterned pink wrap dress, which featured a plunging neckline.
Standing tall in a pair of gold open-toed heels, the brunette beauty styled her lustrous brown locks in glossy waves, while she kept her makeup light and natural.
Dapper gent: Dillon cut a dapper figure, arriving for the evening’s portion of events in a textured dark suit, which he teamed with a plain black top
Flair for fashion: Holding hands with her famous beau, Roberta showed off her own flair for fashion, stepping out in a patterned pink wrap dress, which featured a plunging neckline
As the evening’s festivities progressed, the star was seen being awarded with a trophy as he took on his honorary duties.
Earlier in the day, Dillon was seen looking notably more casual as he stepped out wearing a navy polo shirt with matching trousers.
Accessorising with a pair of stylish sunglasses, the screen star mingled with a host of well-heeled guests as he attended a press conference for the event.
Honoured: As the evening’s festivities progressed, the star was seen being awarded with a trophy as he took on his honorary duties
Actors united: British actor Toby Jones was seen chatting away with the Hollywood screen star
Couple: Toby arrived at the event with his wife Karen Jones, who donned a dark textured dress
Snapshot: The star posed with festival organiser Tiziana Rocca, who wowed in a black gown
Now in its third year, the Filming Italy Sardinia Festival was founded by producer and actress Tiziana Rocca and showcases works in cinema and television,and will run until Sunday.
Dillon rose to prominence in the late ’80s with roles in films such as the Outsiders and Rumble Fix.
In 2006, he received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for his critically-acclaimed role in Crash opposite Sandra Bullock.
Stepping out: Earlier in the day, the star was seen looking decidedly more casual at a photocall
Shades: Accessorising with a pair of stylish sunglasses, the screen star mingled with a host of well-heeled guests as he attended a press conference for the event
Star: The screen star serves as honorary president for the Italian festival, now in its third year
Big wave: He waves for photographers and onlookers as he added his star power to the event
Since then, he has gone on to star in dozens of films including the gruesome flick The House That Jack built in 2018.
He was seen on the red carpet for that project with his girlfriend of nearly six years, Roberta Mastromichele.
The couple first started dating in 2014, and though they sparked rumours of engagement in 2017, they are yet to publicly confirm any plans to wed.
Last year, Matt defended his decision to star in the Lars Von Trier Film The House That Jack Built, after it sparked walkouts following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Group shot: At the event, he posed alongside (L-R) Ilenia Pastorelli, Matt Dillon, Tiziana Rocca and Maria Isabel Diaz Lago
Black to basics: Festival founder Tiziana Rocca cut a stylish figure in an all-black ensemble
Strike a pose: Actress Ilenia Pastorelli also posed for a snap with the veteran Hollywood actor
Addressing the crowd: As a crowd looked on, the star addressed a host of festival attendees
Speak up: Matt and Tiziana shared couch space as they spoke with guests at the annual event
Speaking in an interview in MR PORTER’s weekly digital magazine The Journal in November 2018, he admitted: ‘I’m OK that people are upset.
‘It’s meant to be upsetting to you, and you should know, if you’re going to see this that it is going to some very dark, disturbing places.’
He added: ‘But I think it’s a good film. Really good. And I’m glad that I did it.’
In the film, Matt stars as Jack, a serial killer with more than 60 deaths to his name who relishes bloodshed and plots increasingly horrifying ways to inflict death.
Chic: Ilenia and Tiziana beamed for photographers as they showcased their contrasting outfits
All white now: Ilenia turned heads in a white semi-sheer blouse, teamed with matching shorts
Heels: Standing tall in a pair of matching strappy heels, she accessorised with a quilted purse
Delightful: Maria Isabel Diaz Lago looked delightful in a colourful kimono with white trousers
Happy: Singer Arisa (Rosalba Pippa) got animated as she posed for photographers at the event
Elegant: Michela Andreozzi looked elegant in a textured dress teamed with strappy red heels