Ananya Panday made her debut at the sixth Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, dazzling in an all-black Chanel gown. The star-studded event celebrated cinema, honoured icons like Charlize Theron, John Carpenter, and Colman Domingo, and raised funds for the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs.
The sixth edition of the Academy Museum Gala was held on Saturday, October 17, in Los Angeles. The event, organised by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, brought together some of the most prominent names in fashion, film and entertainment.
The event honoured filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo and actress Charlize Theron, celebrated cinema and raised funds to support the museum’s exhibitions, public programmes and educational initiatives.
Among the regular attendees of the star-studded evening, Ananya Panday made her debut, while Priyanka Chopra Jonas returned after her last appearance at the event's third edition in 2023.
Panday was dressed in an all-black Chanel gown from the brand's Fall-Winter 2026 collection. The solid-coloured sleeveless dress was designed with fluid draping and a pleated design running down to the ground. The gown also features a clinched section that gave it a balloon-like effect towards the bottom.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who last attended the Gala in 2023 (its third edition) returned this year, wearing a champagne-gold, off-the-shoulder, Vivienne Westwood Couture gown. Her fit also featured fluid satin draping and gold detailing along the neckline and was finished with a diamond necklace.
This years Academy Museum Gala also featured a performance by Taylor Swift and featured other prominent figures such as Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber.
The Academy Museum Gala is Hollywood's major annual fundraising events which unites actors, directors, art patrons and producers for a red-carpet followed by a formal dinner and an awards ceremony.
At the event, Theron received the Icon Award, Carpenter receieved the Luminary Award and Domingo was awarded the Vantage Award.