The 2024 Academy Museum Gala Was A Display Of Old Hollywood Glamour
From Kendall Jenner as a modern Marilyn Monroe to Kaia Gerber’s ‘My Fair Lady’ moment, see the best dressed here
The concrete pavement of Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard was lit up with a parade of Old Hollywood glamour as the film industry’s best and brightest attended the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. While the event is not an official precursor to the Oscars, contenders and front-runners gathered for the starry night to celebrate cinema and soft launch their award-season wardrobes.
Wickedco-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo continued elevating their fantastical Ozian witch characters, Glinda and Elphaba, in subtle washes of Balmain ivory polka dots and Louis Vuitton green beads. Elsewhere, The Substance’s Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley reunited to deliver contrasting interpretations of red carpet dressing in liquid sequin Prada and lacy Chanel.
Selena Gomez, who is currently on the press tour for her upcoming Spanish-language crime musical Emilia Pérez brought an autumnal touch to the event in a blue suede halter neck dress from Alaïa and also hard-launched her new 90s-inspired flip bob, making her arguably the most on-trend dresser of the evening.
However, where stars embraced modernity, they also eschewed contemporary style in favour of some ravishing vintage pulls, too. Alexander McQueen’s Givenchy and late-80s Mugler were the leading luxuriates whose archives were riffled through for the occasion, with Kaia Gerber perhaps taking home the award for the best reference of the evening in her black My Fair Lady gown from 1997.
As we draw nearer to January, it’s a refreshing moment to take stock of the incredible releases we’ve been graced with this year and appreciate the creativity on display. With past and future Academy Award winners amongst the guest list, keep scrolling below for the best red carpet moments from the 2024 Academy Museum Gala.
The Best Red Carpet Moments From The 2024 Academy Museum Gala
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Kendall Jenner attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Greta Lee in custom Loewe. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Kaia Gerber in vintage Givenchy FW97 Couture. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Cynthia Erivo in custom Louis Vuitton. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Laura Harrier in Ludovic de Saint Sernin FW24 the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Saint Laurent at the Academy Museum Gala. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Selena Gomez attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Quinta Brunson in Carolina Herrera. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Saoirse Ronan attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Mikey Madison in custom Louis Vuitton. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Uma Thurman attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Sandra Oh attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Olivia Wilde in Erdem SS25. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Zoe Saldana in Nina Ricci at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Nicole Kidman attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Sofia Richie attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Sarah Paulson attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)Kylie Jenner at the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Mindy Kaling attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Kim Kardashian attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Rooney Mara attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Ariana Grande attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Nicole Richie attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Pamela Anderson attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Elizabeth Olsen attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Paul Mescal attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Phoebe Tonkin attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Rachel Sennott attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)Ayo Edebiri at the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Margaret Qualley attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Joey King attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Da’Vine Joy Randolph attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Demi Moore attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Eva Longoria attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Gabrielle Union attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)Kirsten Dunst at the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Amy Adams attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Danielle Haim and Este Haim attend The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Cara Delevingne attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Aubrey Plaza attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Anna Kendrick attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Addison Rae attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Colman Domingo attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
