Overview

• The fundraiser took place October 18 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, marking the event’s fifth year.
• Penélope Cruz received the Icon Award, Walter Salles the Luminary Award, Bowen Yang the Vantage Award, and Bruce Springsteen the inaugural Legacy Award.
• Organizers highlighted the gala’s mission to support the museum’s programming, with Rolex cited in coverage as the presenting sponsor.
• A wide-ranging guest list included Selena Gomez, Jeff Goldblum, Adrien Brody, Eva Longoria, Sydney Sweeney, and more, with co-chairs listed as Jon M. Chu, Common, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Jennifer Hudson, and Alejandro Ramirez Magana.
• Fashion coverage emphasized the gala’s status as a major red-carpet moment, noting Kim Kardashian’s fully concealed look and Hailey Bieber’s padded-hip gown.