Sydney Sweeney Stuns in Bold Gown at Star-Studded Academy Museum Gala
Sydney Sweeney made a stunning entrance at the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Euphoria actress, 28, joined Hailey Bieber, 28, founder of Rhode, and Jenna Ortega, 23, star of Wednesday, at the glamorous event.
The gala honored several big names in entertainment, including Bruce Springsteen, Bowen Yang, and Penelope Cruz. Sweeney caught everyone’s attention in a halter-style black velvet gown with a bold front cutout. She completed the look with open-toed black heels and styled her hair in an elegant updo, letting a few strands fall around her face.
Keeping accessories minimal, Sweeney added only small silver earrings and a statement ring on her right hand. Her makeup featured mascara, shimmering eyeshadow, warm blush, and a nude glossy lip, creating a polished and sophisticated finish.
The star, who is dating music executive Scooter Braun, smiled for photos as she arrived at the Hollywood event.
Sydney Sweeney on the early Oscar buzz for her performance in “Christy” at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala: "I did it for Christy — and that’s all that matters." pic.twitter.com/xTY8AfzBuK
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This year’s gala was co-chaired by Jon M. Chu, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr., and Jennifer Hudson. Amy Homma, director and president of the Academy Museum, spoke about the significance of the evening. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she said, “The Academy Museum gala is a special evening dedicated to bringing together individuals to champion the celebration, advancement and preservation of cinema.”
Sydney Sweeney takes the carpet at the Academy Museum Gala pic.twitter.com/DtVGxWkSkA
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Homma also highlighted the honorees, adding, “As we gather for a fifth year, we are honored to recognize Penelope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang – storytellers whose influence has been proven to resonate in film and beyond. We are so thankful to founding supporters of the museum, including our partner Rolex, for their long-standing commitment to cinema, and our co-chairs for hosting this important event.”
Sydney Sweeney is turning heads (per usual) at the Academy Museum Gala tonight ✨ pic.twitter.com/vYTMgRF0Aw
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The gala celebrated the impact of cinema while giving Hollywood stars a glamorous night to honor their peers.
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