Academy Museum Gala Rolls Out Star‑Studded Red Carpet for Sixth Annual Event

The Academy Museum’s sixth annual gala opened its red carpet with a flood of A‑list celebrities. Taylor Swift, Connor Storrie, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Kim Kardashian, Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Inde Navarrette, Nia Long, McKenna Grace, Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter, Drew Starkey, Janelle Monáe, Pamela Anderson, Charles Melton, Alexander Skarsgård and Tom Ford were among those expected to walk, and many more joined the line. The night also features photo‑confirmed arrivals of Mia Goth, Kristen Wiig, Laura Linney, Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Karlie Kloss, Curry Barker, Cole Escola, Maya Hawke, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Tom Rhys Harries, Vas Morgan, Isabel May, Ella Rubin, Awkwafina, Summer H. Howell and Sian Heder. The program honors Charlize Theron with the Icon Award, Colman Domingo with the Vantage Award and John Carpenter with the Luminary Award. Swift will be the evening’s performer. Rolex presents the gala, while Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw serve as co‑chairs. The host committee spans Jessica Alba, Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Jon M. Chu, Kirsten Dunst, Nicholas Galitzine, Ludwig and Serena Göransson, Regina Hall, Kate Hudson, Jessica Lange, Greta Lee, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Rami Malek, Demi Moore, Olivia Munn, Gina Prince‑Bythewood, Questlove, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Rogen, Bird Runningwater and Teyana Taylor.

Context

The Academy Museum Gala raises funds for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and has become a key showcase for Hollywood’s biggest names, often pairing high‑profile awards with star‑studded performances.