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Stars attend sixth Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles; Taylor Swift to perform

Film and music figures walked the red carpet at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter were being honoured, and Taylor Swift was set to perform.

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Mixed · 2The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala took place in Los Angeles on Saturday night, 17 October 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which it benefits. Right · 1The Daily Mail describes the event as the museum's biggest fundraiser for its film exhibitions, screenings and other programs offered to members and the public. Mixed · 2Charlize Theron is receiving the Icon Award, Colman Domingo the Vantage Award and John Carpenter the Luminary Award.

Mixed · 2Taylor Swift is set to perform, closing the evening. The Daily Mail says she wrote the original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for this summer's Toy Story 5, which would make the song eligible for an Oscar nomination. Left · 1The gala is presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. Variety lists a host committee that includes Jessica Alba, Judd Apatow, Adrien Brody, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Hudson, Demi Moore and Seth Rogen. Mixed · 2Guests photographed on the red carpet included Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Karlie Kloss, Mia Goth, Adrien Brody with Georgina Chapman, Kristen Wiig, Pamela Anderson, Inde Navarrette and Jessica Lange. Variety also named Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi and Salma Hayek among those expected to attend.

Right · 1Academy Museum president Amy Homma praised Swift as "an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world" and said the honorees' careers "exemplify the creativity, innovation, and excellence that continues to move the industry forward". Right · 1The Daily Mail reports that Swift's appearance follows her July wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden and four new songs released for the deluxe edition of her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl.

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Variety runs a red-carpet photo gallery with a short industry-style introduction, presenting the gala as one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights.
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Guest list, honorees, co-chairs, host committee and a long list of captioned arrivals.
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Gives no description of outfits, ages or personal circumstances, and no quotes from the museum.
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“one of Hollywood’s most glamorous A-list nights of the year”
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“Once again, the event is proving to be one of Hollywood’s most glamorous A-list nights of the year.” — Variety

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The Daily Mail leads with a best-dressed fashion write-up centred on Brittany Snow and Karlie Kloss, with details of the awards and Swift's performance added below.
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Outfits and bodies, ages, and personal details such as Mia Goth's divorce and Georgina Chapman's marriage to Harvey Weinstein, alongside Swift's performance and past honorees.
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“bombshell”“killer figure”“stunned onlookers”“went topless”
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“Snow looked every bit the blonde bombshell in a sexy red sequin gown that showed off her killer figure” — Daily Mail
“Goth, who is fresh off her divorce from fellow actor Shia LaBeouf” — Daily Mail

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