We can’t stop gushing over the red carpet moments from the Academy Museum Gala last night
For starters, The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri was rocking big curls—giving a Diana Ross moment on the red carpet. Additionally, she wore bronzer on her eyes with nude lipstick. Speaking of nude lipstick, Kerry Washington wore hers with a slick back ponytail. Meanwhile, Zoe Saldana channeled the 1920s with her hairstyle slicked to the side, pairing nicely with cranberry red lipstick.
We saw some Betty Boop hair swirls on the red carpet, too. Take it from Danielle Deadwyler, who showed us the true definition of a face card. This time it was topped off with a dramatic eyeliner look and brown lipstick.
Then, Taraji P. Henson and H.E.R gave us major hair inspo. Henson rocked a new, brown and red style, while H.E.R. came to the red carpet with loose, parted curls in an updo. Cynthia Erivo showed us that you can rock green makeup, which was surely a nod to her upcoming film, Wicked. Lastly, Andra Day served goddess vibes with her twists in a scarf, glitter eyeshadow and hot pink lipstick—a reminder that simple and classy go hand in hand.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Jurnee Smollett-Bell attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Taraji P. Henson attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Jessica Williams attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Niecy Nash attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Zoe Saldana attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Andra Day attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Ebony Obsidian attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Ava DuVernay attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Kerry Washington attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Quinta Brunson attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: H.E.R. attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Da’Vine Joy Randolph attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Ayo Edebiri attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Danielle Deadwyler attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Cynthia Erivo attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Gabrielle Union attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Michaela Jae Rodriguez attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Brian Tyree Henry attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Laura Harrier attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends The Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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