Tessa Thompson, Regina King And Issa Rae Among Shining Star At Museum Gala
Who Looked More Bangin’ At The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala? - Page 4
All of our favorite Hollywood stars came out for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opening gala over the weekend.
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The museum has been awhile in the making, and it finally opens this week on September 30th.
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Ava DuVernay was one of the chairs of the Opening gala along with Jason Blum and Ryan Murphy. The big event was actually the first in a week of festivities celebrating opening week. One of the highlights of the gala included DuVernay presenting the inaugural Vantage Award to director Haile Gerima. If you’ve been paying attention, DuVernay’s Array film productions will be distributing Gerima’s landmark film ‘Sankofa.’ She shared some of the photos from the ceremony on Instagram.
Some other big moments included Ted Sarandos presenting Sophia Loren with the inaugural Visionary Award and Bob Iger, Annette Bening, and Tom Hanks being recognized with the Pillar Award for their leadership of the recently completed Campaign for the Academy Museum.
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We were super excited to see so many of our favorite actors and actresses included in the big night for Hollywood.
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There were a lot of gorgeous looks that included PANTS on the carpet, including this one, worn by Tiffany Haddish. Angela Bassett wore a jumpsuit and we absolutely LOVE Regina King’s navy pant suit, plus her hair is so cute right?
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We were also really loving the metallic looks from the big night.
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Laverne Cox went with this pleated number. Very goddess-like right?
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MJ Rodriguez also donned a silver column gown. We LOVE it. What do you think?
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Issa Rae also went the sparkly route. Super sexy from the front.
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And from the back — YESSSSSS YAMS!
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We also had to should out THEE Oscar-Award winning legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter, whose designs for Black Panther are among the exhibits at the museum.
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It was a great night for couples, like Halle Berry and her boo Van Hunt.
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union always know how to make an entrance.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were also seen on the scene.
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Spike Lee brought the whole gang out for the big night.
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We can’t neglect leading ladies like Jennifer Hudson
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Jurnee Smollet
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“The Underground Railroad” star Thuso Mbedu
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And “Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman and Regina Hall.
What was your favorite look from the night?
For more on the museum, check out the video below:
