4th Annual Academy Museum Gala: Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, Quentin Tarantino Take Home Honors As Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman And More Stuns In Red Carpet

As a dedicated follower of the glamorous world of Hollywood, I must say that attending the 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala felt like stepping into another realm. The sheer star power present was nothing short of breathtaking!


The fourth Academy Museum Gala, held on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, was a glamorous gathering graced by numerous stars. Notable attendees included Paul Mescal, who has been nominated for an Oscar, Quentin Tarantino, a double Oscar-winner and six-time nominee in the writing and directing categories, and Rita Moreno, an Oscar-winning actress, singer, and dancer, all of whom were recognized at this year’s celebration.

The gala was jointly overseen by Nicole Kidman, an Oscar-winning actress, Salma Hayek Pinault, who has been nominated for an Oscar, Eva Longoria, a trustee at the Academy Museum and an actress, Tyler Perry, a multiple award-winning actor and director, Dr. Eric Esrailian, another Academy Museum trustee, and Jean Hersholt, a founding supporter of the Academy Museum.

Notable attendees who made a splash on the red carpet at the event were Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, musician H.E.R, multitalented Rita Wilson, Ariana DeBose, co-stars Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore from The Substance, as well as Uma Thurman, Pamela Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Amy Poehler, Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Joey King, Quinta Brunson, and Amy Adams.

Notable attendees at the event included Mark Hamill, Jeff Goldblum, Eddie Redmayne, Colman Domingo, Charles Melton, Ke Huy Quan, Nicholas Hoult, Sebastian Stan, as well as actresses Mindy Kaling, Meg Ryan, Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, Zoe Saldana, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, and Joker stars Joaquin Phoenix and his partner Rooney Mara.

Notable personalities such as Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, along with Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner, Jaden Smith, and Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page from Bridgerton Season One, were all seen gracing the red carpet, joined by other top-tier celebrities.

As reported by Gold Derby, the 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala served to collect funds for the museum’s exhibitions, public events, and educational endeavors.

Rita Moreno, a recipient of the Oscar, was honored with the Icon Award, recognizing her remarkable career spanning acting, singing, and dancing, as well as the significant influence her work has had on a global cultural scale.

Renowned film director Quentin Tarantino received The Luminous Artist Award, a distinction bestowed upon creators who have significantly broadened the boundaries of cinematic artistry through their innovative work.

Actor Paul Mescal from Gladiator II was awarded The Vantage Prize, which is bestowed upon an up-and-coming artist or scholar who is contributing to redefining and working towards dismantling established narratives within cinema.

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2024-10-20 14:07