Jessica Chastain was among the stars to attend the Academy Museum’s annual gala on Saturday night, held at the museum’s headquarters in Los Angeles.
The Oscar winner, 45, was a vision in a flowing white strapless dress with a vibrant floral pattern and a floor-length cape to match.
Her toned legs peeked through two thigh-high slits in the stunning number as she strolled the red carpet.
Star-studded: Jessica Chastain was among the stars to attend the Academy Museum’s annual gala on Saturday night, held at the museum’s headquarters in Los Angeles
Jessica rocked sparkly platform heels that gave her petite height a boost.
Instead of jewelry, the Zero Dark Thirty actress debuted a metallic gold manicure.
Jessica’s long auburn hair was tucked behind one ear and cascaded down her chest in glamorous curls.
Her pout was painted a brilliant mauve hue and she was dusting shimmery eyeshadow on her lids.
Flirty in floral: The Oscar winner, 45, was a vision in a flowing white strapless dress with a vibrant floral pattern and a matching cape to the floor
Leggy: Her toned legs peeked through two thigh-high slits in the stunning number as she strolled the red carpet
During the event, Jessica was captured posing with her Oscar-winning The Good Nurse co-star Eddie Redmayne.
The Danish Girl actor looked stylish in a fitted black suit paired with a mint green dress shirt and skinny tie.
Julia Roberts is set to receive the first-ever Icon Award at the Academy Museum Gala, which is being held this year for only the second time.
When it first took place last September, the star-studded event managed to raise $11 million for the new museum, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Other winners this year include Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton, who receives the Visionary Award, which honors “an artist or scholar whose considerable work has advanced the art of filmmaking”.
Dazzling: Jessica rocked sparkling platform heels that gave her petite waist a boost
Stunning: Jessica’s head with long auburn hair was tucked behind one ear and cascaded over her chest in glamorous curls
The Vantage Award celebrating “an artist or scholar who has helped contextualize and challenge mainstream narratives around film” goes to Steve McQueen, director of 12 Years A Slave and Shame.
Parasite producer Miky Lee, who is also Vice Chair of the Academy Museum’s Board of Trustees, will receive the Pillar Award in honor of her “exemplary leadership and support of the Academy Museum.”
Oscar-winning actresses Lupita Nyong’o and Halle Berry will host the gala along with TV impresario Ryan Murphy and hit horror producer Jason Blum.
Radiant: Her pout was painted in a brilliant mauve hue and she dusted shimmery eyeshadow on her lids
Former TCM host Jacqueline Stewart, who was named head of the Academy Museum in July, praised Julia earlier this year when it was announced she would receive the award for the icon.
“Over her vast and renowned career, Julia has portrayed iconic characters and memorable roles. We are thrilled to honor her continued excellence in the industry and her contribution to the arts,” she said.
“We are deeply grateful to Julia, Miky, Steve and Tilda, at Rolex, as well as our co-chairs and the organizing committee for making our second annual gala an evening to remember.”
Reunited: At the event, Jessica was captured posing with her The Good Nurse co-star and fellow Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne
Radiant! The duo looked handsome as they posed for the photographers
The Academy Museum opened its doors last year just four days after the first gala, sparking a storm of controversy over its political orientation.
Critics have criticized the museum for emphasizing the contributions of various minorities to the American film industry while ignoring the white Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe who played a major role in the creation of Hollywood.
The museum responded to the blowback by announcing in March that it will add a permanent exhibit highlighting the Jewish history of the film industry.
Spiffy: The Danish Girl actor looked stunning in a fitted black suit paired with a mint green dress shirt and skinny tie
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