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Academy Museum Gala Unveils 2025 Honorees: Springsteen, Cruz, Yang and Salles

Bruce Springsteen is slated to perform live as the museum marks its fifth annual fundraising gala.

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Bruce Springsteen, left, and Bowen Yang. (AP)
Penélope Cruz (Nico Bustos), Walter Salles (Alile Dara Onawale), Bowen Yang (Andrew Lipovsky), Bruce Springsteen (Danny Clinch)

Overview

  • At its fifth annual fundraising gala on October 18, 2025, the Academy Museum will honor Bruce Springsteen, Penélope Cruz, Bowen Yang and Walter Salles.
  • Bruce Springsteen will receive the inaugural Legacy Award and perform live in an event that aligns with the October release of his biopic.
  • Penélope Cruz has been named recipient of the Icon Award in recognition of her globally influential career.
  • Bowen Yang will be honored with the Vantage Award for his work challenging entrenched film narratives, and Walter Salles will receive the Luminary Award for expanding creative possibilities in cinema.
  • Co-chaired by industry leaders including Jon M. Chu, Common, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Hudson, the gala will raise funds to support the museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming.