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Taylor Swift to Jacob Elordi: Best looks from ‘Met Gala of the West Coast’

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Geraets, N. (2026, October 18). Taylor Swift to Jacob Elordi: Best looks from ‘Met Gala of the West Coast’. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/taylor-swift-to-jacob-elordi-best-looks-from-met-gala-of-the-west-coast-20261018-p616hw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-18 · by Nell Geraets

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The Academy Museum Gala, often called the “Met Gala of the West Coast,” featured a glamorous red carpet event on Los Angeles’ star-studded night, raising funds for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Attendees included celebrities like Taylor Swift, who gave one of her first live performances since ending her Eras Tour in 2024, Jacob Elordi, and Kendall Jenner. The gala honored notable figures Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo, and John Carpenter but is not televised, maintaining an air of mystery that draws public intrigue.
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Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, marking her first live performance of her hit single "The Fate of Ophelia." She arrived wearing an icy blue Dior gown that channeled Cinderella and later changed into a dazzling Ralph Lauren navy blue dress for her stage appearance. The gala honored filmmakers John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron, raising funds for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Other attendees included celebrities like Kristen Wiig, Laura Linney, Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner, and various Hollywood A-listers who celebrated cinematic achievements.

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Australia Los Angeles’ The Academy Museum Gala the Met Gala of the West Coast

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A$AP Rocky PERSON · 2× Andrew Garfield PERSON · 2× Charlize Theron PERSON · 2× Colman Domingo PERSON · 2× Jacob Elordi PERSON · 2× Joseph Zada PERSON · 2× Kendall Jenner PERSON · 2× Kylie Minogue PERSON · 2× Pamela Anderson PERSON · 2× Taylor Swift PERSON · 2×

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Though much of what happened inside the museum’s hallowed halls remained a mystery, this year’s gala honoured Mad Max: Fury Road actor Charlize Theron, Sing Sing performer Colman Domingo and renowned director John Carpenter.
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The Academy Museum Gala has once again delivered one of the most glamorous and star-studded red carpets of the year. asserted
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Known as the “Met Gala of the West Coast”, the event raises funds for Los Angeles’ Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. asserted
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Though not quite as prominent as the Grammys or Oscars’ red carpet, the gala has quietly developed a reputation for being refined, elegant and experimental while still packing a major A-list punch. asserted
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This year’s event, which marked the sixth to date, welcomed a slew of famous faces, including A$AP Rocky, Kendall Jenner, Pamela Anderson and Andrew Garfield. asserted
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Australia was well represented with Jacob Elordi, Kylie Minogue and emerging star Joseph Zada. asserted
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Though much of what happened inside the museum’s hallowed halls remained a mystery, this year’s gala honoured Mad Max: Fury Road actor Charlize Theron, Sing Sing performer Colman Domingo and renowned director John Carpenter. asserted
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