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Taylor Swift and Hollywood Stars Attend 2026 Academy Museum Gala
Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, and Teyana Taylor grace 2026 Academy Museum Gala with $14m raised for exhibitions.
In brief
Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, and Teyana Taylor grace 2026 Academy Museum Gala with $14m raised for exhibitions. Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, raising $14 million for exhibitions and public programs. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Academy Museum Gala
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its sixth annual gala, raising over $14 million for exhibitions, education, and public programming.
Co-Chairs and Guests
Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw co-chaired the event, with notable attendees including A$AP Rocky, Demi Moore, and Teyana Taylor.
Jamie Lee Curtis Speech
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis spoke about the horror genre’s impact and highlighted the museum’s new exhibition, The Horror Show.
Luminary Award
Robert Rodriguez presented legendary filmmaker John Carpenter with the Luminary Award, followed by Sigourney Weaver presenting Charlize Theron with the Icon Award.
Taylor Swift Performance
Taylor Swift performed an intimate set, including the first live rendition of 'The Fate of Ophelia,' closing the evening.
Guest List Highlights
Guests included Hunter Schafer, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, and more Hollywood figures.
Event Outcome
The gala raised $14 million for the museum’s exhibitions, education, and public programming in Los Angeles.
What to remember
Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, raising $14 million for exhibitions and public programs.
