It’s hard to believe the Academy Museum Gala only launched some four years ago. In that short timespan, the annual event, which raises funds for the iconic Academy Museum in Los Angeles while also celebrating influential figures in film, has become known for its star-studded carpet that nearly rivals that of the Oscars and Met Gala. Since 2021, celebrities the likes of Demi Moore and Kim Kardashian grace the museum in bold couture and fresh-off-the-runway looks, and this year was no different. Yes, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala delivered some major style moments that were, in a word, memorable.
Kicking things off was Kim Kardashian, who arrived in a polarizing face-shielding look from Maison Margiela’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Also serving drama was Zoë Kravitz, who arrived in a voluminous, puff-sleeved creation from Saint Laurent, also from the Spring/Summer 2026 runway.
There were also some clear trends sweeping the venue, particularly cut-out heavy gowns worn by Greta Lee, Leslie Bibb, Joey King, and Sydney Sweeney, who all proved that strategically sexy silhouettes are in. Could this trend be a sign of what’s to come for the 2025 award season? All signs point to yes.
Ahead, see all the major celebrity moments from the 2025 Academy Museum Gala.
Kendall JennerGilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images
In The Row.
Zoe KravitzVALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images
In Saint Laurent.
Kim Kardashian John Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Maison Margiela.
Lucy Liu Frazer Harrison/WireImage/Getty Images
In Miss Sohee.
Joey KingJohn Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Carolina Herrera.
Leslie BibbTaylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Carolina Herrera.
Hailey BieberTaylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Schiaparelli.
Jenna Ortega John Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Grace Ling.
Naomi WattsTaylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Balenciaga.
Greta LeeEmma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images
In Dior.
Selena Gomez Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images
In Armani Privé.
Charli XCXVALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images
In Saint Laurent.
Kristen WiigTaylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Chanel.
Maude Apatow John Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Prada.
Rebecca HallTaylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Thom Browne.
Olivia RodrigoJohn Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Armani Privé.
Elle Fanning VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images
In Balenciaga.
Anna Kendrick Michael Buckner/WWD/Getty Images
In Carolina Herrera dress and Rene Caovilla shoes.
Tessa ThompsonJohn Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Balenciaga dress and Shay jewelry.
Monica BarbaroJohn Shearer/FilmMagic/Getty Images
In Dior dress and DeBeers jewelry.
Michelle MonaghanMonica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter/Getty Images
In Carolina Herrera
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