Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi offered a rare glimpse of their romance Saturday night, appearing close at the star-studded Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
The 30-year-old model held hands with the 29-year-old Oscar-nominated actor as they sat beside one another during the glamorous event.
Jenner and Elordi, who were first romantically linked in February, smiled warmly as they posed for a rare photo together before sitting down to a steak dinner.
Jenner commanded attention in a strapless, custom Valentino gown covered in polka dots, while Elordi cut a polished figure in a black tuxedo paired with sunglasses.
Across the gala, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter shared a warm embrace as the longtime friends caught up during the evening.
The 14-time Grammy winner, 36, stood noticeably taller than the 4ft 11in Carpenter, 27, who is known for her hit “Espresso.” Swift drew attention in a glittering strapless navy Dior gown and debuted a shorter hairstyle.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi appeared close during their rare public outing at Saturday’s Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift towered over her 4ft 11in friend Sabrina Carpenter as the pair shared a cuddle at the gala
Carpenter highlighted her toned midriff in a daring blue cut-out gown as she posed with Swift, who attended without her husband, Travis Kelce.
Model Cara Delevingne later joined the pair, bringing her own edge to the gathering in a bold black leather ensemble.
Taylor Swift helped launch the night’s entertainment by taking the stage, where she performed several fan favorites, including “Love Story” and “Blank Space.”
She also delivered “The Fate of Ophelia” for the first time, along with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a song from Toy Story 5.
After her performance, the singer appeared thrilled to reunite with her Toy Story 5 co-stars Joan Cusack and Conan O’Brien.
Swift also avoided a potentially uncomfortable encounter with Kim Kardashian, with whom she has been involved in a very public feud for more than a decade.
The dispute dates back to 2016, when Kardashian’s former husband, Kanye West, released “Famous.” Kardashian later shared edited recordings of a phone conversation that appeared to cast Swift as dishonest, prompting the infamous snake emoji backlash, furious fan reactions and renewed inspiration for Swift’s Reputation era.
Kardashian, 45, made a dramatic entrance in a frilled strapless dress, finished with a baby-pink bow at the back that extended into a train.
The mother of four leaned into Old Hollywood glamour with her hair swept into a sculpted updo and a striking collection of diamonds, including an eye-catching choker necklace.
Kardashian appeared in high spirits as she reunited with Kristen Wiig, following their appearance together at the 50th-anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live last year.
Cara Delevingne later joined Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter in a daring black leather outfit
Taylor Swift avoided an awkward encounter with longtime rival Kim Kardashian at the gala; Kardashian is pictured with Kristen Wiig
As the night kicked-off Taylor skipped to the stage and was handed her guitar to perform a series of her hits including Love Story and Blank Space
After performing Toy Story 5 hit, I Knew It, I Knew You, the hitmaker looked overjoyed as she reunited with stars Joan Cusack and Conan O’Brien
It was a family affair for Kate Hudson, 47, who joined mum Goldie Hawn, 80, and step-dad Kurt Russell, 75, inside the gala
The mother-daughter duo looked the double of each other as they beamed for photos
Elsewhere Chrissy Teigen, 40, couldn’t keep her hands off husband John Legend, 47, as she sat on his knee during the dinner
Hailey Bieber, 29, made a solo appearance without husband Justin as she beamed alongside Alexa Demie
The Rhode founder looked nothing short of sensational in a pink floor-length dress which boasted dazzling gold edging
Emily Ratajkowski, 35, looked loved-up with her French director boyfriend Romain Gavras, 45, as they cosied up during the drinks reception
Keeping cool, Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, who stunned in a glittering long-sleeved dress, held up a peace sign at the dinner table
Demi Moore, 63, reunited with Tyrant co-star Charlize Theron, 51, during the gala evening
It wouldn’t be a night out without a selfie and it was actor Eli Roth, 54, who made sure to snap one with Cruel Summer singer Taylor
Taylor, who stole the show in a glittering strapless Dior navy dress and debuted her shorter hair, beamed with Charlize Theron
Elsewhere Chrissy Teigen, 40, couldn’t keep her hands off husband John Legend, 47, as she sat on his knee during the dinner.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2013, held hands as they posed for photos and Chrissy, who wowed in a plunging strapless gown, sweetly held John’s face.
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It was a family affair for Kate Hudson, 47, who joined mum Goldie Hawn, 80, and step-dad Kurt Russell, 75, inside the gala.
The mother-daughter duo looked the double of each other as they beamed for photos.
Elsewhere Emily Bader and Lili Reinhart turned heads as they took their seats next to each other for the extravagant dinner.
Emily Ratajkowski, 35, looked loved-up with her French director boyfriend Romain Gavras, 45, as they cosied up during the drinks reception.
The actress wowed in a vibrant red figure-hugging dress as she placed a hand on Romain’s chest.
Keeping cool, Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, who stunned in a glittering long-sleeved dress, held up a peace sign at the dinner table.
Hailey Bieber, 29, made a solo appearance without husband Justin as she beamed alongside Alexa Demie.
The Rhode founder looked nothing short of sensational in a pink floor-length dress which boasted dazzling gold edging.
Demi Moore, 63, reunited with Tyrant co-star Charlize Theron, 51, during the gala evening.
It wouldn’t be a night out without a selfie and it was actor Eli Roth, 54, who made sure to snap one with Cruel Summer singer Taylor.
Brittany Snow and Anna Kendrick headed inside the muesum together
Taylor arrived in a glamorous glittering blue gown as she posed with Dakota and Elle Fanning
Kate looked the ultimate bombshell in a pink pearl gown as she posed with Jessica Alba
Hannah Waddingham stunned in a black strapless dress
Isla Fisher made sure to snap a photo with Demi Moore and Tom Ford
As Taylor made the rounds she chatted away to Leslie Mann and Sacha Baron Cohen
Obsession stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette and Curry Barker took a break as they relaxed on a sofa inside
Hollywood power couple Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow posed for a photo together inside
Eva Longoria was seen chatting with fellow actress Olivia Munn
Colin Farrell brought his producer sister Claudine as his plus one
Once the red carpet wrapped, the stars like Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange filed inside the museum to mingle
Taylor chatted away to actress Joan Cusack
Colman Domingo and Jessica Lange beamed for a photo together
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo stunned in a simple black dress as she posed with Taylor and actress Yara Shahidi
Joey King joined pals Taylor and Cara inside the star-studded event
Karlie Kloss wowed in a black figure hugging gown as she joined Amber Valletta who turned heads in a sexy sheer lace dress
The sixth annual soiree is held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and serves as the museum’s biggest fundraiser for its film exhibitions, screenings and other programmes offered to members and the public.
Academy Museum president Amy Homma hailed Swift, 36, as ‘an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world’, in a statement announcing her booking.
‘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.
Sabrina, 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.
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