{"id":619899,"date":"2026-04-20T20:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/619899\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:32:06","slug":"the-breakthrough-prize-ceremony-2026-was-a-star-studded-affair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/619899\/","title":{"rendered":"The Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2026 Was A Star-Studded Affair"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not often that fashion and science intersect \u2014 but once a year, for the annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, the two worlds collide. Such was the case on Saturday night, when stars arrived dressed to impress at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where the lavish gala was held. The ceremony, which honors the achievements of the world\u2019s top scientists, drew in nearly every heavy hitter in Hollywood, from supermodel Gigi Hadid<\/a> to The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/a> star, Anne Hathaway, who took a break from the forthcoming film\u2019s press tour to attend the event. <\/p>\n

This year, six $3 million prizes were awarded across life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics. Hadid, who presented alongside Tekedra Mawakana, was a vision in a dreamy white David Koma dress featuring a crisscross halterneck adorned with dazzling embellishment. Hathaway, who also took the stage during the ceremony, kept things sleek in a black off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren gown. Elsewhere, attendees tapped the Fall\/Winter 2026 runways<\/a>, including Zoe Salda\u00f1a in Ala\u00efa, Olivia Wilde in Erdem, and Michelle Williams in Fforme.<\/p>\n

Scroll below to feast your eyes on all the best-dressed celebrities at this year\u2019s Breakthrough Prize Ceremony \u2014 or the \u201cOscars of Science,\u201d as some call it.<\/p>\n

Salma HayekSteve Granitz\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Gucci and David Webb jewelry. <\/p>\n

Gigi HadidAxelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In David Koma. <\/p>\n

Lily CollinsSteve Granitz\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Saint Laurent. <\/p>\n

Anne HathawaySteve Granitz\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Ralph Lauren. <\/p>\n

Zoe Salda\u00f1aTaylor Hill\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Ala\u00efa. <\/p>\n

Olivia WildeTaylor Hill\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Erdem. <\/p>\n

Jessica ChastainAxelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Oscar de la Renta. <\/p>\n

Naomi WattsTaylor Hill\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Prada. <\/p>\n

Michelle WilliamsTaylor Hill\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Fforme. <\/p>\n

Miranda KerrAxelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Nicole + Felicia Couture and EFFY jewelry. <\/p>\n

Chrissy TeigenSteve Granitz\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In Cong Tri. <\/p>\n

Behati PrinslooTaylor Hill\/FilmMagic\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

In vintage Plein Sud. <\/p>\n

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