The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ annual gala has become one of the starriest events of the year — and also one of the biggest fundraisers for the now four-year-old museum devoted to the arts, sciences and artists behind moviemaking.
This year’s glitzy event, presented with partner Rolex, raised a record $12+ million in support of the museum’s exhibitions, education efforts and public programming. Jon M. Chu, Common, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Jennifer Hudson and Academy Museum Trustee Alejandro Ramírez Magaña served as this year’s co-chairs.
Viola DavisCredit: Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The evening started with an outdoor cocktail party, where guests enjoyed passed bites like tuna cones and pizza prepared by guest chef Nancy Silverton and Wolfgang Puck Catering. They sipped wine (Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc and Rose), Lallier R. 021 Champagne, Dassai Blue 23 Junmai Daiginjo sake and cocktails (including the Amity Island drink, made with Tequila Don Julio Blanco, lime, orange juice, hibiscus-cranberry float and lime).
Kim KardashianCredit: Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The fashion show began as gala-goers arrived. Kim Kardashian made headlines in a face-covering nude masked look by Margiela couture. White Lotus co-stars Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan both impressed in Caroline Herrera numbers.
Leslie Bibb and Michelle MonaghanCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Tessa Thompson also went for texture, in yellow Balenciaga. Monica Barbaro stunned in a white draping Dior number, and Lakeith Stanfield rocked a black and white Dior look. Charli XCX stood out in a black Saint Laurent look. Colman Domingo, who can do no wrong, dazzled in a gold Valentino jacket. Davis was a vision in purple Gucci. And Jeremy Strong went for an arresting red Loro Piana suit (plus matching red shades).
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Jeremy Strong and Joel EdgertonCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Other guests included: Adam and Jackie Sandler, Addison Rae, Adrien Brody, Alana, Danielle and Este Haim, Alex Israel, Amanda Seyfried, America Ferrera, Anna Kendrick, Annabelle Wallis, Ari Emanuel, Ava DuVernay and Donovan Burns, Ayo Edebiri, Barry Jenkins, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, Benny Safdie, Brian Tyree Henry …
Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, and Logan LermanCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
…. Bong Joon Ho, Cara Delevigne, Channing Tatum, Charli XCX, Charlie Hunnam, Dakota and Elle Fanning …
Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, and Orlando BloomCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
… Demi Moore, Diane Lane, Diego Boneta, Dwayne Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Édgar Ramírez, Edward Berger, Elizabeth Debicki, Emily Ratajkowski, Eva Longoria and Pepe Baston, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Gael García Bernal, George Clooney, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Hailey Bieber, Hilary Duff, Isla Fisher, Jaden Smith, Jared Harris, Jason Clarke, Jason Reitman and Lorraine Nicholson, Jennifer Hudson, Jeremy Allen White, Joel Edgerton, Joey King, Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall, Kaia Gerber, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Bigelow, Kendall Jenner, Kerry Condon, Kerry Washington, Kristen Wiig, Laura Harrier, Lee Pace, Logan Lerman, Lucy Liu …
Lucy Liu, Penélope Cruz, Demi Moore, and Adrien BrodyCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
… Lulu Wang, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song, Marlon Wayans, Martin Scorsese, Maude Apatow, Mikey Madison, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup, Nicole Richie, Odessa Young, Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Wilde, Orlando Bloom, Park Chan-wook, Quinta Brunson, Rachel Sennott, Regina Hall, Regé-Jean Page, Renate Reinsve, Riley Keough, Rita Wilson, Rose Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Ryan Coogler, Sam Worthington, Sebastian Stan, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Sydney Sweeney, Ted Sarandos and Nicole Avant, Will Arnett and Zoey Deutch.
Susan Downey, Robert Downey Jr. and Jared HarrisCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Once seated inside, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey kicked things off by introducing the Academy Museum’s new director and president, Amy Homma — who in turn, introduced Academy Museum board chair Olivier de Givenchy.
Bowen Yang and Jon M. ChuCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Then came the awards presentations: Wim Wenders presented director Walter Salles with the Luminary Award. Jon M. Chu gave the Vantage Award to actor and comedian Bowen Yang.
Billy Crudup, Naomi Watts, Walter Salles and Penélope CruzCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
After dinner, Davis and Julius Tennon welcomed Zoe Saldaña, who presented the Icon Award to Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz. Martin Scorsese presented the evening’s final award, the inaugural Legacy Award, to Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Bruce Springsteen and Martin ScorseseCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
In a memorable finale, George Clooney came to the stage and introduced a performance by Springsteen, who closed out the event by belting his hits “Streets of Philadelphia,” “Atlantic City” and “Land of Hope and Dreams.”