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Taylor Swift radiated in a dazzling Ralph Lauren gown while performing at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala.
The Grammy winner wore a strapless, sparkling navy blue dress while taking the stage at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The designer dress featured a semi-sheer tulle skirt to showcase the pop princess’ legs.
Swift, 36, accessorized with Cartier jewelry and black heels for the showstopping performance. She wore her iconic red lip and styled her blond locks down in curls to finish off her chic look.
The hitmaker performed her 2025 “Life of a Showgirl” single, “The Fate of Ophelia,” followed by her 2008 hit “Love Story” and her 2026 track for “Toy Story 5,” called “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
She was joined on stage by backup singers and saxophonists.
Swift turned heads when she arrived at the star-studded event, donning a blue Dior dress on the red carpet.
The strapless gown was made with pleated silk and featured a beaded bow.
She finished off her Cinderella-like look with Aquazzura shoes and jewelry from Chopard, including 32.40-carat diamond earrings.
Other A-listers at the gala included Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, Kristen Dunst, Kate Hudson, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Demi Moore, Teyana Taylor and Olivia Munn.
The event honored Oscar winner Charlize Theron, filmmaker John Carpenter and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo.
Swift was announced as a performer at the gala by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures via a press release on Oct. 8.
The “Lover” songstress was described as “an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world” by Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma.
“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,” Homma wrote.
Swift attended the gala solo, as her husband, Travis Kelce, and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates are slated to take on the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Sunday.