The 2023 Academy Museum Gala kicks off tonight in Los Angeles, California. The annual event – that is always heavy on star power! – aims to raise money for the museum’s exhibitions and public programming. This evening, the gala will also honor special celebrity guests such as Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola, all of whom will be recognized for their individual contributions to cinema and storytelling.
Before the gala unfolds indoors, however, the star-studded red carpet is sure to provide some breathtaking fashion moments to parse. The Academy Gala serves as a precursor to the glitzy awards season that begins in January and always brings out Hollywood A-listers in their finest evening wear, from suits to dresses. After all, the step and repeat has a history of memorable style hits: Last year, for example, Amal Clooney turned heads in a strapless green Del Core dress; Hailey Bieber also opted for an ab-baring Saint Laurent dress, while Taylor Russell opted for a plunging dress Halter dress by Alexander McQueen in a vampy leather finish.
What will the celebrity crowd have to offer on the fashion front tonight? There’s only one way to find out: below, see the best looks from the 2023 Academy Museum Gala, as they update in real time.