Academy Museum Gala Raises $11M, Honors Moreno

The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala, held in Los Angeles, was a star-studded event celebrating the intersection of film and fashion, raising over $11 million for the museum's initiatives. Honorees included Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal, and Quentin Tarantino, with Moreno receiving the Icon Award from Steven Spielberg, while Tarantino announced the donation of his Pulp Fiction script. Celebrities such as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Demi Moore showcased stunning outfits on the red carpet, highlighting designs from renowned fashion houses like Schiaparelli, Mugler, and Givenchy. Kendall Jenner wore an old Hollywood-inspired Schiaparelli gown, while Kim Kardashian opted for a Mugler couture ensemble, embodying vintage glamour. The gala also featured performances by Cynthia Erivo and heartfelt speeches that paid homage to cinematic legends, with notable attendees including Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Sarah Paulson, who expressed excitement about working with Kim Kardashian on a future project.