8 of the Most Sizzling Academy Gala Red Carpet Looks
The third annual Academy Museum Gala kicked off in Los Angeles Sunday night (December 3), and the biggest stars were in attendance, dressing to the nines! Picking out the best…
Salma Hayek attends the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe third annual Academy Museum Gala kicked off in Los Angeles Sunday night (December 3), and the biggest stars were in attendance, dressing to the nines! Picking out the best of the best was a difficult task, with all the gorgeous silhouettes and vintage designer all over the red carpet. Sunday night's event has been dubbed the Met Gala of the West, serving as a celebration of cinematic achievement as well as a fundraiser for the museum’s educational initiatives and public programming.
The Honorees of the Evening
Among the night’s honorees are Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Sofia Coppola, and Oprah Winfrey. Already a 3-time Oscar winner, Streep was honored with the Icon Award, given to those who have made a significant global impact with their career. Meanwhile, the Creed star took home the Vantage Award, which honors an artist or scholar challenging dominant narratives in cinema. The Priscilla director took home the Visionary Award for her innovations in cinema. Finally, Winfrey rounds out the group with the Pillar Award for her leadership and her support of the museum.
Though film is the center of the annual star-studded Gala, fashion is still a major focus. Much like the Met Ball, the Academy Museum Gala draws some of the world’s top fashion houses who dresses Hollywood's elite. Valentino, Dior, Doce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Fendi, and Chanel are among some of the luxury brands that dressed the stars. Among the attendees included most of the Barbie cast, Zooey Deschanel, Zazie Beetz, Dua Lipa, Simu Liu, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, a few cast members from The Idol, Leonardo DiCaprio, Angela Bassett, some of the Oppenheimer cast, Michelle Williams, Hailey Bieber, Keke Palmer, Kendall Jenner, Rashida Jones, Selena Gomez, Lupita Nyong'o, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Zoë and Lenny Kravitz, and many more.
See below the eight hottest looks of the night:
Barry Keoghan
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe 'Batman' actor let his guns out at the gala, with this dapper and modern look. Keoghan wore this deep, muted green Givenchy set paired with some chunky patent leather loafers.
Fantasia Barrino
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion PicturesThe singer looked absolutely stunning in this Dolce & Gabbana outfit paired with Jimmy Choo heels. We are obsessed with how gorgeous the feathers frame her face!
Salma Hayek
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe 'House of Gucci' actress blew us away at the event wearing, of course, Gucci. Hayek looked smoking hot in the cream-colored satin gown that had her cinched in all the right places. We also love her hairstyle, incorporating a crystal headband, giving a sweet, yet sexy look.
Billie Eilish
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion PicturesBillie is known for two things: her incredible voice, and her impeccable fashion taste. The "What Was I Made For?" singer stunned in this sexy, Jean Paul Gaultier skirt and blazer set with a bustling cleavage and adorable satin head scarf and clear glasses.
Sandra Oh
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesOh, Sandra! The 'Quiz Lady' star looked so good at the gala wearing this sexy satin number by Louis Vuitton. She paired the look with gorgeous emerald accessories, and we are loving her wavy brown hair and bangs.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures'The Idol' actress really blew everyone else out of the water with this glam look. Randolph wore this gorgeous jewel-encrusted Elisabetta Franchi strapless dress paired with a luxurious black fuzzy shawl. Looking so gorgeous, the actress proves that size doesn't matter when you know how to dress beautifully.
Rachel Zegler
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion PicturesThe new star of 'The Hunger Games' had social media and us in a frenzy when she pulled up to the gala in this Vivienne Westwood gilded gown. We are obsessed with everything about this dress: the shape, the texture, the ruching, all of it. Just pure perfection.
Danai Gurira
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion PicturesThe 'Black Panther' star blew everyone else out of the water with this gorgeous powdery mint Elie Saab couture gown with those cascading sleeves added for drama. With her hair slicked-back, Gurira's beauty shines.
