Hollywood’s biggest names, including 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift, descended on Los Angeles on Saturday evening for the invitation-only Academy Museum Gala.
Now in its sixth year, the glamorous gathering is held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and functions as the institution’s largest annual fundraiser, helping support exhibitions, screenings and other programs for members and the public.
Swift, who is set to deliver one of the evening’s most anticipated performances, stole the spotlight on the red carpet in a strapless pale blue gown that emphasized her tiny waist.
The 36-year-old singer also debuted a shorter hairstyle, framing her face with curls while tucking one side neatly behind her ear.
She accessorized with diamond chandelier earrings, which echoed the shimmering rhinestone embellishments on the gown’s bodice.
For her beauty look, the “Anti-Hero” singer stayed true to her signature winged eyeliner.
She departed from her trademark red lip, though, choosing a mauve-pink lipstick that matched her blush.
Taylor Swift, the 14-time Grammy winner, was among Hollywood’s biggest stars at Saturday night’s invitation-only Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles
Kate Hudson embraced old-Hollywood elegance in a stunning blush-toned strapless gown
At 44, Jessica Biel turned heads in a sultry black halter gown with a dramatic thigh-high slit
“Love Story” star Sarah Pidgeon, who became widely known for playing the late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, dazzled in a bold bright red sequin dress
Swift attended the gala without her husband, Travis Kelce, 36, whom she famously married in July at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
She did, however, wear a striking reminder of Kelce: the massive diamond engagement ring he gave her in August 2025. The ring was reportedly worth between $500,000 and $1 million.
Kate Hudson brought a touch of classic Hollywood to the event in a breathtaking blush-colored strapless gown.
The 47-year-old Oscar nominee styled her bright blonde hair in soft curls inspired by silver-screen icon Veronica Lake.
Biel, 44, delivered her own red-carpet moment, arriving with her longtime husband, Justin Timberlake, 45, in a revealing black halter gown featuring a thigh-high slit.
The actress, who has two sons with Timberlake, posed with one toned leg on display, drawing attention to her towering Christian Louboutin heels.
She added a black feather boa for an extra dose of glamour while making her way down the star-studded carpet.
“Love Story” star Pidgeon, who became a household name after portraying the late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, confidently showcased a vibrant red sequin dress.
The 30-year-old blonde finished the ensemble with a matching red pedicure and white strappy sandals.
Karlie Kloss, 34, stunned onlookers in an elegant black sleeveless gown with an Old Hollywood-inspired fur-trim waistline.
Brittany Snow looked every bit the bombshell in a sexy red sequin gown that showed off her killer figure as she posed for photographers ahead of the event.
Swift, who is set to deliver at hotly anticipated performance at the gala, stole the show on the red carpet in a strapless pale blue gown
The gown highlighted her tiny waist thanks to its corset bodice
The 36-year-old singer also debuted shorter hair, which she had styled in curls that framed her face with one side tucked behind her ear
Missing from Swift’s side was her husband Travis Kelce, 36, who she married in July
As for accessories, Swift wore sparkly diamond chandelier earrings
Hudson, 47, wore her bright blonde strands in curls inspired by silver screen icon Veronica Lake
The actress appeared to be having a blast striking pose after pose on the red carpet
The actress, 40, reunited with her Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Kendrick, 41, who took the plunge in a black gown with a daringly low neckline that showed off her cleavage.
Goth, who is fresh off her divorce from fellow actor Shia LaBeouf, looked incredible in a black robe-like gown with black sequin details that matched her purse.
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Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, 53, suited up in a classic black tuxedo to pose beside his glamorous designer girlfriend Georgina Chapman, 50, who is the ex-wife of disgraced Hollywood producer and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.
For the star-studded event, Chapman slipped her runway-worthy figure into a striking nude illusion gown covered in black floral appliqués.
SNL icon Kristen Wiig, 53, went topless under a chic black tuxedo jacket, which she styled with straight trousers and stiletto heels.
Swift is set to deliver a hotly anticipated performance at the gala’s closing on Saturday night, following the red carpet festivities and honorees.
Swift wrote the original song I Knew It, I Knew You for this summer’s roaring box office hit Toy Story 5, making her eligible for a nomination at the next Oscars.
Academy Museum president Amy Homma hailed Swift, 36, as ‘an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world,’ in a statement announcing her booking.
Jessica Biel, 44, put on a show-stopping display in a sexy black halter gown with a daring thigh-high slit
She was joined by longtime husband Justin Timberlake, 45
Adding to the glamour, Biel had a black feather boa draped around her as she made the walk down the event’s starry red carpet
Her gown also had a lengthy velvet train
The actress, who shares two sons with Timberlake, posed with one toned legs sticking out, as to show off her sky-high Christian Louboutin heels
‘We are thrilled to welcome her to this year’s gala and look forward to her performance to close a wonderful evening of honoring three extraordinary filmmakers and supporting the Academy Museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema.’
This year’s Academy Museum Gala is honoring Oscar winner Charlize Theron, Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and Halloween director John Carpenter.
Theron will be given the Icon Award for global impact, which at past ceremonies has gone to Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz, Meryl Streep and Rita Moreno.
Domingo is being bequeathed the Vantage Award, a tip of the hat to artists who fly in the face of the prevailing narratives in cinema.
His predecessors in receiving the gong include Michael B Jordan, Paul Mescal, 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen and Saturday Night Live alumnus Bowen Yang.
Carpenter, who is also a noted composer, is being garlanded with the Luminary Award for those whose work has broadened the scope of creativity in cinema.
In previous years, the prize has been presented to Quentin Tarantino and to Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles, whose 2024 political drama I’m Still Here won the Oscar for best international feature months after he was feted at the museum.
Karlie Kloss, 34, stunned onlookers in an elegant black sleeveless gown with an Old Hollywood-inspired fur-trim waistline
Snow looked every bit the blonde bombshell in a sexy red sequin gown
The dress showed off her killer figure as she posed for photographers ahead of the event
The actress, 40, reunited with her Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Kendrick
Kendrick,41, who took the plunge in a black gown with a daringly low neckline that showed off her cleavage
Mia Goth, who is fresh off her divorce from fellow actor Shia LaBeouf, looked incredible in a black robe-like gown with black sequin details that matched her purse
Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, 53, suited up in a classic black tuxedo to pose beside his glamorous designer girlfriend Georgina Chapman, 50
For the invite-only soiree, Chapman slipped her runway-worthy figure into a striking nude illusion gown covered in black floral appliqués
SNL icon Kristen Wiig, 53, went topless under a chic black tuxedo jacket, which she styled with straight trousers and stiletto heels
Homma showered praise on Theron, Domingo and Carpenter for their ‘extraordinary careers,’ which she said ‘exemplify the creativity, innovation, and excellence that continues to move the industry forward.’
Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw are co-chairing the awards ceremony along with Spy Kids director Robert Rodriguez.
Swift’s performance comes after the publicity whirlwind attending her 1,000-guest wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in July.
In the wake of her nuptials, she released four new songs including the hit single Patient Zero for the deluxe ‘encore’ edition of her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl.