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Jennifer Hudson, Regina King, & Halle Berry Go Glam for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

Jennifer Hudson and Regina King are enjoying a very stylish night out!

The two Oscar-winning actress stepped out for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Halle Berry and boyfriend Van Hunt, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson, Regina Hall, Camila Morrone, Ava DuVernay, Marlee Matlin, Jurnee Smollett, Loving actress Ruth Negga, Godzilla vs. Kong actress Rebecca Hall, West Side Story Ariana DeBose, Adriana Lima and boyfriend Andre L III, Booksmart actress Diana Silvers, and Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick with pregnant wife Lydia Hearst.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing an Alexandre Vauthier dress and Tamara Mellon shoes. Regina King is wearing a Louis Vuitton suit and Alexandre Birman shoes. Halle is wearing an Etro dress. Regina Hall is wearing a Julien Macdonald x Gabriela Gonzalez dress. Marlee is wearing a Giorgio Armani dress. Jurnee is wearing an Armani Prive dress. Camila is wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit. Tessa is wearing a Dior dress. Adriana is wearing a Nicolas Jebran dress. Diana is wearing a Celine dress. Ruth is wearing a vintage Arnold Scassi dress. Chris is wearing a Giorgio Armani suit. Lydia is wearing a Raisa Vanessa dress, Saint Laurent shoes, Ana Belachan earrings, rings by Levian Jewelry, Ame Jewelry, and Vria while carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch.

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Kaia Gerber & Jacob Elordi Make Their Red Carpet Debut at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

After over a year of dating, Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi are making their red carpet debut!

The 20-year-old model and the 24-year-old Euphoria actor posed for photos together while arriving at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

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For the event, Kaia looked pretty in a sparkling, champagne-colored dress while Jacob sported a black tux.

The event – which is being co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Murphy, and Jason Blum – will be honoring Sophia Loren and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, and Bob Iger are also being recognized for their fundraising efforts for the museum.

The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is located on the LACMA campus, will officially be open to the public starting on September 30.

FYI: Kaia is wearing a Celine dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Jacob is wearing a Celine suit.

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Benedict Cumberbatch & Kodi Smit-McPhee Bring 'Power' to Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter are enjoying a night out!

The 45-year-old actor and the 43-year-old opera director stepped out for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

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Also stepping out for the event was Benedict‘s The Power of the Dog co-star Kodi Smit-McPhee, who looked cool in an all white suit.

The Power of the Dog is already getting tons of awards season buzz! The movie will hit select theaters on November 17 and will debut on Netflix on December 1. Watch the trailer here!

FYI: Benedict is wearing a Giorgio Armani tux. Kodi is in a Dior tux, Dr. Martens shoes, Hirotaka earring and Emanuele Bicocchi ring.

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Gabrielle Union Wears Sheer Dress to Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala with Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade hold hands as they arrive at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

For the event, the 48-year-old actress went sexy in a black sheer dress while the 39-year-old retired pro basketball player sported a black suit over a white tank shirt.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gabrielle Union

The event – which is being co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Murphy, and Jason Blum – will be honoring Sophia Loren and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, and Bob Iger are also being recognized for their fundraising efforts for the museum.

The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is located on the LACMA campus, will officially be open to the public starting on September 30.

FYI: Gabrielle is wearing an Alexandre Vauthier dress, Le Vian earrings, a Kallati bracelet, and Djula ring. Dwyane is wearing a Gucci suit and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

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Tom Hanks & Annette Bening are Honored at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

The stars are stepping out for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala!

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson along with Annette Bening and husband Warren Beatty stepped out for the event held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Meg Ryan, Cher, Italian actress Sophia Loren, Kumail Nanjiani and wife Emily V. Gordon, Star Wars director J.J. Abrams, Cry-Baby director John Waters, and musician Questlove.

Spike Lee also attended the event alongside wife Tonya, son Jackson, and daughter Satchel.

The event – which is being co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Murphy, and Jason Blum – will be honoring Sophia and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Tom, Annette, and Bob Iger are also being recognized for their fundraising efforts for the museum.

The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is located on the LACMA campus, will officially be open to the public starting on September 30.

FYI: Meg is wearing an Ulyana Sergeenko dress. Cher is wearing Dolce & Gabbana. Spike is wearing a Louis Vuitton suit. Kumail is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna.

Click through the gallery for 25+ photos of the stars arriving at the event…More Here! »

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Olivia Rodrigo Wears Daring Outfit to Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

Olivia Rodrigo is wearing a jaw-dropping outfit to The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala!

The 18-year-old “Drivers License” singer bared a lot of skin in a black dress while arriving at the event held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Olivia Rodrigo

The event – which is being co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Murphy, and Jason Blum – will be honoring Sophia Loren and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, and Bob Iger are also being recognized for their fundraising efforts for the museum.

The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is located on the LACMA campus, will officially be open to the public starting on September 30.

FYI: Olivia is wearing a Saint Laurent dress.

Click through the gallery for 10+ photos of Olivia Rodrigo arriving at the event…More Here! »

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Sarah Paulson, Darren Criss, & Angela Bassett Hit the Red Carpet at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala

Sarah Paulson is dazzling the red carpet!

The 46-year-old Impeachment: American Crime Story actress wore a sparkling gown to The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Joining Sarah at the event was her longtime love Holland Taylor.

Other stars of Ryan Murphy‘s shows included Darren Criss, Angela Bassett, MJ Rodriguez, pregnant Lily Rabe, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd with fiance Austen Rydell, Diego Boneta, and Cheyenne Jackson with husband Jason Landau.

The event – which is being co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan, and Jason Blum – will be honoring Sophia Loren and filmmaker Haile Gerima. Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, and Bob Iger are also being recognized for their fundraising efforts for the museum.

The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is located on the LACMA campus, will officially be open to the public starting on September 30.

FYI: Sarah is wearing a Giorio Armani dress and Irene Neuwirth jewelry while carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch. Darren is wearing a Dior suit. Angela is wearing an outfit by Elie Saab. Abigail is wearing a Pamella Roland dress. MJ is wearing a Brandon Maxwell dress. Lily is wearing a Carolina Herrera dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Irene Neuwirth jewelry.

Click through the gallery for 20+ photos of the stars arriving at the event…More Here! »

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