Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Charli XCX's Dramatic Gown Takes Center Stage at LA Gala!

A sea of stylish British celebrities were out in force for the star-studded 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala in LA on Saturday night, including Charli XCX

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITIES GATHER FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA IN LA

The who's who of Tinseltown descended upon Los Angeles on Saturday night for the highly anticipated 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala, and we've got all the juicy details from the red carpet. The night was filled with stunning fashion moments, A-list sightings, and even a few surprises.

CHARLI XCX SHOWCASES HER EDGY STYLE

Cara Delevingne

Charli XCX, looking every bit the rockstar in her dramatic black lace and leather gown, turned heads as she posed on the red carpet. The newlywed singer, who tied the knot with The 1975 drummer George Daniel over the summer, certainly made a statement in her daring neckline and drop waist ensemble. Accessorized with a diamond necklace, Charli's look was truly unforgettable.

But Charli's fashion moment wasn't the only one to steal the show. Model Cara Delevingne dazzled in a glitzy silver gown with a ruffled blue neckline, while Rosie Huntington-Whiteley proved her supermodel credentials in a plunging silver and black velvet gown. Meanwhile, actress Naomi Watts showed off her sophisticated sense of style in a light blue feathered dress and simple black heels.

ED SHEERAN AND JUDE LAW JOIN THE PARTY

Actress Naomi Watts showed off her sophisticated sense of style in light blue feathered dress and simple black heels

Other British stars in attendance included Ed Sheeran, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, and Orlando Bloom. It's always a treat to see these talented actors and musicians mingle on the red carpet.

KIM KARDASHIAN MAKES A STUNNING MASKED APPEARANCE

But it wasn't just the British stars who turned heads on the red carpet. Kim Kardashian made a dramatic entrance in a tan-colored gown with a corset bodice that flaunted her toned figure. The ensemble, complete with caped sleeves and a diamond choker necklace, was truly eye-catching.

Charli XCX led the famous faces posing up a storm at the Ted Mann Theater as she rocked a dramatic black lace and leather gown with a daring neckline and drop waist.

PENELOPE CRUZ HONORED WITH ICON AWARD

Penelope Cruz, who was honored with the Icon Award at the gala, stunned in an off-white dress with sparkling rhinestone details. Her look was held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders and contained a short train that flowed behind her.

CHARLI XCX'S ROMANTIC WEDDING RECAP

The newly-married singer, 33, was sure to turn heads in the structured number which was accessorised with a diamond necklace

But what's truly interesting is Charli's fashion sense on the red carpet, considering she just got married to George Daniel in a romantic ceremony over the summer. The pop star displayed her edgy style in a Grecian-inspired bridal look as she and George shared their vows in Sicily.

The ceremony was an intimate affair, with rows of chairs laid out in front of an altar adorned with sprigs of eucalyptus leaves and baby's breath. Charli and George looked deeply moved during the exchange of vows, laughing, crying, and holding hands throughout.

GEORGE AND CHARLI'S ROMANCE

This year's gala co-chairs included celebrities such as Jon M. Chu, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Hudson

It seems like George and Charli are completely smitten with each other. They shared a passionate kiss at the altar after becoming husband and wife for the second time, and even had a personalized folding fan emblazoned with the words: 'George and Charli' to keep them cool during the ceremony.

The couple's friends and family were in attendance, including George's bandmate Matty Healy, who gave a heartfelt speech. As they walked back down the aisle to applause and confetti from the attendees, Matty could be seen getting to his feet to cheer them on.

THE ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA: CELEBRATING CINEMA AND ITS STORIES

She looked great in the black leather dress which featured a lace trim on the cleavage

This year's gala co-chairs included celebrities such as Jon M. Chu, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr., and Jennifer Hudson. Amy Homma, the Academy Museum director and president, issued a statement regarding Saturday's ceremony, saying, "The Academy Museum gala is a special evening dedicated to bringing together individuals to champion the celebration, advancement, and preservation of cinema."

Homma added that this year's honorees - Penelope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang - are storytellers whose influence has been proven to resonate in film and beyond. The museum is grateful for their long-standing commitment to cinema and the support of founding partners like Rolex.

OTHER CELEBRITIES IN ATTENDANCE

Elsewhere model Cara, 33, dazzled in a glitzy silver gown with a ruffled blue neckline as she posed

Other American celebrities attending the gala included Hailey Bieber and Jenna Ortega, who joined the likes of Kim Kardashian on the red carpet. It's always exciting to see these A-listers mingle and celebrate the world of cinema together.

Sources: TheScholarlyNote.com

The back featured beautiful flower detailing

She showed off her many inkings in the dress

Rosie proved her supermodel credentials meanwhile in a plunging silver and black velvet gown for the event

Rosie looked as gorgeous as ever in the plunging number

She showed off her incredible figure in the figure-hugging dress

She added a dazzling silver necklace

Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber, and Laura Harrier posed inside the event

Other British stars in attendance included Ed Sheeran, Jude Law (seen), Eddie Redmayne and Orlando Bloom

Eddie looked stylish in a striped suit

While Ed cut a smart figure in a tux

He added a black bow tie to the look

Orlando made an appearance after his split from Katy Perry

Naomi made an appearance with her husband Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup, Naomi Watts, Walter Salles and Penelope Cruz

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kendall Jenner, and Laura Harrier attend the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala

Models Rosie and Kendall enjoyed a catch up

Actress and director Rebecca Hall wowed in a paint-effect corset dress

She looked great in the quirky number

Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, and Orlando Bloom

Elyse Scherz, Amy Homma, Director and President, Academy Museum and Rebecca Hall