Celebrities Dazzle at Lacma’s 2026 Art+film Gala
WHO:
WWD - Demna dressed multiple attendees for the gala; WWD described it as his second LACMA gala since joining Gucci.
WWD - Leonardo DiCaprio was absent from the gala, despite having co-chaired it with Eva Chow in prior years.
WWD - Sienna Miller, Emily Ratajkowski, and Kylie Jenner also attended; Miller and Huntington-Whiteley wore Gucci.
WWD - Viola Davis, Elsa Hosk, Alex Consani, Quenlin Blackwell, Jordyn Woods-Towns, Timothée Chalamet, Parker Posey, Al Pacino, Spike Jonze, Gia Coppola, Ed Ruscha, Mickalene Thomas, Refik Anadol, Francesca Bellettini, Larry Gagosian, Thelma Golden, Ann Philbin, Cameron Shaw, Michael Govan, Catherine Opie, Michael Chow, François-Henri Pinault, Demna, and Amy Pascal were among the guests or people mentioned at the gala.
WWD - Eva Chow announced, “After 15 wonderful years, this will be my final year serving as co-chair.”
WWD - A source said a search was already underway for a new co-chair alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
US Magazine - Kim Kardashian, Alix Earle, Kylie Jenner and other stars attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala.
Yahoo - Paris Hilton, Iris Law, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brittany Snow, Julia Garner, Monica Lewinsky, Sofía Vergara, Candice Swanepoel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Salma Hayek, and Nicole Kidman attended.
Yahoo - Iris Law is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost.
Yahoo - The gala honored filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins.
Yahoo - Leonardo DiCaprio and museum trustee Eva Chow co-chaired the event; BLACKPINK’s Rosé was the musical guest.
Deadline - Other attendees included Andrew Garfield, Curry Barker, Quinta Brunson, and Ashley Park, as well as Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Julia Garner, Brittany Snow, and others.
Yahoo - The article described Salma Hayek as 60 and Paris Hilton as 45.
WHAT:
WWD - Guests arrived beneath Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” installation.
WWD - Michael Govan thanked Gucci and said, “Demna, thanks for living in Los Angeles. We love that.”
WWD - Vija Celmins, described as 88 and Latvian-born, now lives in New York.
WWD - The gala’s newly completed David Geffen Galleries were described by LACMA CEO Michael Govan as the culmination of a 20-year project.
WWD - Eva Chow recalled that the inaugural gala honored Clint Eastwood and the late artist John Baldessari, with Stevie Wonder performing.
WWD - Writer Rachel Kushner introduced Vija Celmins and a short film offering a glimpse into the artist’s studio.
WWD - The gala welcomed more than 600 guests and raised a record nearly $7 million for the museum’s programming; the event series had raised close to $60 million for LACMA.
WWD - LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director Michael Govan said the event was “our greatest fundraiser” and “our greatest friend raiser.”
WWD - Kim Kardashian wore a burgundy sequined dress; Viola Davis wore an ivory one-shoulder gown; Elsa Hosk wore a strapless gray gown, Alex Consani wore a black ballgown, Quenlin Blackwell wore a black leather dress, Jordyn Woods-Towns wore a chocolate-brown lace dress, and Eva Chow wore a white Gucci gown with feather-trimmed sleeves and hem.
WWD - Nicole Kidman introduced Denis Villeneuve and said, “I’m sweating, so I’m just going to disclose I have sweaty armpits.”
WWD - Villeneuve praised Kidman’s performance in “Birth,” calling a scene “one of the most powerful shots I have ever seen,” and said a James Turrell exhibition at LACMA inspired his approach to “Arrival.”
WWD - Villeneuve teased that he would reveal the next James Bond actor, then stopped, saying, “I will stop right now because Amy Pascal is about to have a heart attack.”
WWD - Rosé performed the live debut of her new single “New Trick,” along with hits including “APT.”
WWD - Vija Celmins described California’s ocean and landscape as influences on her work during her years in Los Angeles; she quipped, “You guys are just crazy party people.”
US Magazine - The annual gala was held to fundraise and promote the growth of film representation at the museum.
NY Post - The event brought entertainment figures together to celebrate.
Yahoo - The gala was the museum’s 15th annual Art+Film Gala and was presented by Gucci.
Deadline - The event supported LACMA’s mission to bring more film into its curatorial programming.
Yahoo - Paris Hilton wore a sparkling, figure-hugging silver gown with delicate straps, a plunging sweetheart neckline, embellishments, and matching sheer gloves.
Yahoo - Iris Law wore a floor-length sheer silver metallic-mesh gown with a geometric pattern.
Yahoo - Anya Taylor-Joy wore a vintage Pierre Cardin gown with sculptural ruffles and a diamond necklace.
Yahoo - Brittany Snow wore a hot-pink, floor-length gown with spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline, and pleated detailing.
Yahoo - Julia Garner wore a strapless black gown with an asymmetric neckline; Monica Lewinsky wore a black gown with a plunging mesh neckline.
Yahoo - Sofía Vergara wore a strapless black lace gown; Candice Swanepoel wore a silver gown with a plunging neckline, beaded fringe, and high-cut sides.
Yahoo - Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a black gown with an open back and thigh-high slit. Salma Hayek wore a sparkling red halterneck gown and carried a matching clutch.
Yahoo - Nicole Kidman wore a two-tone gown with a fitted beige bodice and a layered ivory tulle skirt.
WHERE:
US Magazine - The gala took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles.
WHY:
US Magazine - The event aimed to raise funds and promote greater film representation at the museum.
Deadline - The gala supported LACMA’s effort to include more film in its curatorial programming.
HOW:
WWD - Nicole Kidman said she had flown 15 hours from a repeat Chanel cruise show in Australia to attend the gala.
WWD - Guests had drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour; later festivities included dessert and Don Julio cocktails served in chocolate cups.
Yahoo - The gala was presented by Gucci and co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow.
Deadline - Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow co-chaired the gala for the 15th consecutive year.
(UPDATED November 8, 2026 18:57 UTC)
LACMA’s Art+Film Gala raised nearly $7 million for museum programming, a record for the event. The evening honored filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins, with more than 600 guests attending. Co-chair Eva Chow announced her final year, while Leonardo DiCaprio was absent from the gala.
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(UPDATED November 8, 2026 16:59 UTC)
LACMA’s Art+Film Gala raised a record nearly seven million dollars for museum programming. Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow co-chaired as the event honored Denis Villeneuve and Vija Celmins. Chow announced her final year as co-chair, while Rosé performed her new single.
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(UPDATED November 8, 2026 15:58 UTC)
LACMA’s Art+Film Gala raised a record nearly seven million dollars for museum programming. More than 600 guests attended, honoring filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins. Co-chair Eva Chow announced this was her final year, as Rosé performed her new single.
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(UPDATED November 8, 2026 12:56 UTC)
Stars gathered at LACMA’s Art+Film Gala, honoring filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins. Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow co-chaired the fundraiser supporting film representation at the museum. BLACKPINK’s Rosé performed, and Kim Kardashian attended.