Last night, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its sixth annual gala and raised over $14 million to support the museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K-12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the general public and the local community of Los Angeles. Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw co-chaired the gala.
Director and President of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, Amy Homma, opened the evening with welcoming remarks, followed by a toast from museum trustee Olivier de Givenchy. Oscar®-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis then took the stage to speak about the enduring impact of the horror genre and highlight the museum’s newest exhibition, The Horror Show.
Curtis introduced the evening’s first presenter, Robert Rodriguez, who presented legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter with the Luminary Award. Three-time Oscar®-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver followed, presenting the Icon Award to Oscar®-winning actress Charlize Theron. Following dinner, Judd Apatow took the stage and introduced Tom Ford, who presented the Vantage Award to two-time Oscar®-nominated actor Colman Domingo. The evening culminated in a special musical performance by Taylor Swift, introduced by Conan O’Brien. Swift treated guests to an intimate set that included the first live rendition of “The Fate of Ophelia,” bringing the evening’s celebration to a close.
The event was attended by some of Hollywood’s most prolific and notable actors, filmmakers, and industry executives as well as members of the event’s host committee who came together to support the museum. Guests included: A$AP Rocky, Amanda Seyfried, Connor Storrie, Curry Barker, Demi Moore, Greta Lee, Guitarricadelafuente, Hailey Bieber, Jacob Elordi, John Legend, John Leguizamo, John Turturro, Nathan Fielder, Rosé, Sarah Pidgeon, Seth Rogen, Teyana Taylor, Tinashe. and more.