LACMA Art + Film Gala 2023: Leonardo DiCaprio, Billie Eilish, More
The 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala took place on Saturday, Nov. 4, and the guest list was packed with A-listers and Oscar winners, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Billie Eilish and more, marking the starriest red carpet Hollywood has seen in some time, given the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
DiCaprio, LACMA trustee Eva Chow, Gucci Creative Director Sabato De Samo and Gucci President and CEO Jean-François Palus co-chaired the event which was presented by Gucci. The star-studded guest list included Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, Keanu Reeves, Andrew Garfield, Jessica Chastain, Lee Jung-Jae, Ava DuVernay, Jodie Comer, Lupita Nyong’o, Ke Huy Quan, Celine Song, Laura Harrier, Colman Domingo, Quinta Brunson, Heidi Klum and Paris Hilton, among others. Lopez also introduced the night’s musical guest – Lenny Kravitz, who rocked the venue with a thrilling set.
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At the event, Gucci introduced its Ancora Notte collection, the first eveningwear collection designed by Sabato De Sarno. Celebrities such as ASAP Rocky, Elliot Page, Garfield and Pedro Pascal revealed De Sarno’s first steps into formal menswear.
The gala took place at the LACMA exhibition “Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and the Great Wall.” During the live experience, museum-goers can observe Baca painting murals that will be added to the original “Great Wall” mural at the L.A. River, which Baca and other community members painted from 1974 to 1984.
Proceeds from the annual Art+Film Gala go toward underwriting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission including exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programming that explore the intersection of art and film.
See the photos from the LACMA Art + Film Gala below. (Pictured: Billie Eilish, Kim Kardashian, Andrew Garfield, Jennifer Lopez and Lenny Kravitz)
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone
“Killers of the Flower Moon” stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone at the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish arrives at the gala wearing Gucci.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez stun in Gucci.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz poses for photographers before taking the stage as the gala’s musical performer.
Laura Harrier, Ke Huy Quan and Lupita Nyong’o
2022’s best supprting actor Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, in Zegna, poses with Laura Harrier and fellow Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian strikes a pose in hot-pink Balenciaga couture gown at the gala.
Salma Hayek-Pinault and François-Henri Pinault
Salma Hayek-Pinault and Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault look chic in Gucci, posing for photographers outside the gala.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o, wearing Gucci, arrives in an Audi Q8 e-tron for the 12th annual event.
David Fincher and Judy Baca
Filmmaker David Fincher and visual artist Judy Baca pose for photographers before accepting their honors.
Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst
Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst couple up on the red carpet.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith sparkles in Gucci in front of LACMA’s Urban Lights.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria arrives at the gala to present Judy Baca’s award.
Quinta Brunson
“Abbott Elementary” Emmy winner Quinta Brunson cuts a striking figure in a color-blocked gown.
Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves (right) and Alexandra Grant hold hands outside the gala.
Jodie Comer
Jodie Comer, wearing Gucci, poses for photographers.
Lux Pascal and Pedro Pascal
Siblings Lux Pascal and Pedro Pascal, both wearing Gucci, smile for photos.
Ava DuVernay
“Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay attends the annual gala.
Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi sparkles in Gucci.
A$AP Rocky, Elliot Page and Julia Garner
A$AP Rocky, Elliot Page and Julia Garner, all wearing Gucci, attend the 2023 gala.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Da’Vine Joy Randolph poses for photographers.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum arrives at the gala.
Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola
Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola attend the annual gala.
Greta Lee
“Past Lives” star Greta Lee wears Gucci to the annual gala.
Celine Song
“Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song also attends.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain wears Gucci to the gala.
Katherine Ross and LACMA’s Michael Govan
LACMA CEO Michael Govan and Katherine Ross arrive to the annual gala.
Chloe Domont
“Fair Play” filmmaker Chloe Domont attends the annual gala.
Gucci’s Jean-François Palus, Kering’s François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek-Pinault, Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno, Sofia Boutella and Andrew Garfield
Gucci Creative Director Sabato De Sarno (center) poses on the red carpet with the Gucci Global CEO Jean-François Palus, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek-Pinault, Sofia Boutella and Andrew Garfield.
Colman Domingo, Niecy Nash-Betts, Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo
Colman Domingo, Niecy Nash-Betts, Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo have a “Selma” reunion during the cocktail hour.
Andrew Garfield and Quinta Brunson
Andrew Garfield poses with Quinta Brunson.
Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain
“Memory” co-stars Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain, both wearing Gucci, pose for photographers.
Jane Fonda, Judy Baca and LACMA’s Michael Govan
Judy Baca (center) smiles alongside Jane Fonda and LACMA CEO Michael Govan.
Lily Gladstone and Colman Domingo
Lily Gladstone poses with “Rustin” star Colman Domingo on the red carpet.
Ke Huy Quan and Kim Kardashian
Ke Huy Quan and Kim Kardashian take a selfie inside the gala.
Pedro Pascal, Jessica Chastain, Salma Hayek-Pinault, Andrew Garfield
Jessica Chastain pals around with Pedro Pascal, Salma Hayek-Pinault and Andrew Garfield.
Jennifer Lopez, LACMA Art + Film Gala Co-Chair Eva Chow and Lee Jung-jae
LACMA Art + Film Gala Co-Chair Eva Chow (center) poses with Jennifer Lopez and Lee Jung-jae.
Kirsten Dunst and Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish shows off her bling alongside Kirsten Dunst.
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Garfield
“Under the Banner of Heaven” co-stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Garfield reunite inside the event.
Billie Eilish and Odessa A’zion
Billie Eilish and Odessa A’zion walk the red carpet.
Halle Bailey and DDG
Halle Bailey and DDG attend the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Ke Huy Quan, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons
Ke Huy Quan chats with Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst.
David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o
David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o at the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Rosé
Rosé attends the 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Judy Baca
Honoree Judy Baca speaks onstage during the 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala.
David Fincher
Honoree David Fincher speaks onstage during the 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz performs to close out the star-studded event.