Musicians at the Movies: Stars on the 2026 Academy Museum Gala’s Red Carpet
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter were among the star-studded guests.
On Saturday, October 17, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosted its annual gala, drawing a star-studded crowd of both cinema luminaries and musicians, including pop sensation Taylor Swift and rising star Sabrina Carpenter. Swift dazzled in a mesmerizing pale blue gown, performing her debut live rendition of "The Fate of Ophelia" alongside beloved hits like "Blank Space" and "Love Story."
Carpenter, sporting a striking cobalt blue ensemble, followed suit, showcasing her versatile talent on the night's award-winning "I Knew It, I Knew You" soundtrack. Carpenter's recent foray into film, a forthcoming biopic about Fred Astaire starring Tom Holland, is set to further cement her status in both music and acting. Other notable musicians in attendance included BLACKPINK's ROSÉ, Tinashe, Clairo, and Camila Cabello, as well as Guns N' Roses' Slash.
The night also saw celebrity couples, with Slash sharing a romantic date night with his wife Meegan Hodges, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala, an annual celebration ahead of Oscar voting season, honors exceptional industry leaders, with Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo, and composer John Carpenter receiving special recognition in 2026.
Before the festivities began inside, the glamourous guests posed for photos on the iconic red carpet.
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