Anna Wintour Spills Beans On How Baz Luhrmann Made Rihanna’s Table Dance At Met Gala Happen

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As a lifelong admirer of the arts and a frequent attendee at high-profile events like the LACMA Art + Film Gala, I can confidently say that this year’s gala was nothing short of extraordinary. The star-studded event raised an unprecedented 6.4 million USD for charitable causes, setting a new record.

At the LACMA Art + Film Gala held on Saturday, Anna Wintour served as host and fondly reminisced about guest of honor Baz Luhrmann by sharing a lighthearted story involving Rihanna. This star-studded event amassed an impressive 6.4 million USD for charitable causes, setting a new record. The highlight of the evening’s entertainment was provided by Charli XCX’s music.

In her speech, Wintour paid a heartfelt homage to her lifelong friend and collaborator, the visionary director Luhrmann. She reminisced about several instances where Luhrmann’s artistic influence had significantly impacted her, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. One such story she recounted was about Rihanna dancing on a table at the Met Gala, an event that Luhrmann orchestrated.

She mentioned that during the year when we showcased Chinese art and fashion, he made an announcement before the gala that the event couldn’t proceed unless a massive gong was found for announcing dinner. As we were searching and trying to figure out how to transport this colossal instrument, Baz managed to convince Rihanna to surprise everyone by dancing down the middle of the dining table.

By the way, we can’t host dinners at that gallery anymore, but people continue to discuss that memorable evening, as Wintour pointed out.

The filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, renowned for hits like Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, and Elvis, didn’t hesitate to step into the spotlight while wearing a stylish Gucci suit. He urged artists to uplift upcoming generations by creating art that would inspire future generations.

He emphasized the importance of everyone present taking action to support and amplify emerging talents in the arts, fostering both cooperation and creativity. Essentially, he urged us to create room for these fresh voices, energies, and generations to break through the stagnant system that currently exists.

Baz Luhrmann explained that when he spoke of these icons, he wasn’t referring to retirement, but rather those whom his generation admired paved the way for them by making space for new talent, and it’s this responsibility that rests upon the shoulders of current artists.

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2024-11-05 12:38