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Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter stun in blue gowns at Academy Museum Gala

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Feric, C. (2026, October 18). Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter stun in blue gowns at Academy Museum Gala. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/sabrina-carpenter-kim-kardashian-taylor-swift-los-angeles-dior-b1301324.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-18 · by Carla Feric

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Taylor Swift, 36, and Sabrina Carpenter, 27, attended the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in blue gowns. Swift wore a custom Dior icy blue gown with a crystal-covered bodice and lace-up detailing, accessorized with diamond jewelry and pink lipstick. Carpenter chose a vibrant cobalt gown with daring cut-outs and a tassel down the back, paired with diamond earrings and a bracelet. Other stars like Jacob Elordi in a black tuxedo also graced the red carpet.
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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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“While both articles describe Taylor Swift attending the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, Article A focuses on her appearance at a gala event without mentioning performance, whereas Article B specifically mentions her performing at the gala.”
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Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello embraced Gothic glamour in a black bodice and draped mesh skirt, revealing an artwork with shimmering gold detailing beneath. Ana de Armas, Joey King, Chloe Grace Moretz, Hannah Waddingham, Emmy Rossum, Kate Hudson and Mckenna Grace were also among the stars on the red carpet. Saltburn star Jacob Elordi looked sharp in a black tuxedo, while Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie wore a tailored coat, high-waisted trousers and a silk evening blouse with silver accessories.
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Now in its sixth year, the gala celebrates the museum’s mission to preserve and showcase cinema. asserted
gala → celebrate → cinema
Swift, 36 – who recently tied the knot with NFL player Travis Kelce, appeared to channel bridal glamour in a custom Dior gown featuring a strapless silhouette, exaggerated hips and a crystal-covered bodice. asserted
who → tie → silhouette
A sparkling bow and lace-up detailing completed the icy blue design, which she accessorised with diamond chandelier earrings, platinum rings and a tennis bracelet. asserted
she → sparkle → earrings
The star completed the look with loosely curled hair and pink lipstick. asserted
star → complete → hair
Carpenter, 27, opted for a bolder take on blue with a vibrant cobalt gown featuring daring cut-outs across her torso and a tassel cascading down the back. asserted
Carpenter → opt → back
The Espresso singer paired the floor-length dress with diamond earrings and a sparkling bracelet, while her signature blonde hair fell in soft waves. asserted
hair → pair → waves
The Odyssey star Theron made a statement in a sheer black gown featuring intricate lace panels and a mesh skirt that revealed her legs. asserted
that → make → legs
The actress completed the look with black heels, silver rings and delicate earrings, styling her cropped blonde hair slicked back. asserted
hair → complete → heels
Delevingne opted for a strapless black leather jumpsuit with a belted waist and pointed heels and wore her dark hair in loose waves. asserted
Delevingne → opt → waves
US socialite Kardashian channelled vintage Hollywood glamour in an embroidered ivory gown with a draped satin bodice and sweeping bow train. asserted
Kardashian → channel → bodice
A diamond choker and matching earrings completed the look, alongside a sleek black bob. Her sister Kendall Jenner went for a playful monochrome look in a strapless polka-dot dress with a thigh-high slit and matching heels. Seyfried wore a midnight-navy strapless gown with a structured bodice and flared pleated panels, while Australian singer Kylie Minogue opted for a black dress with a daring leg slit. asserted
Minogue → match → slit
Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello embraced Gothic glamour in a black bodice and draped mesh skirt, revealing an artwork with shimmering gold detailing beneath. Ana de Armas, Joey King, Chloe Grace Moretz, Hannah Waddingham, Emmy Rossum, Kate Hudson and Mckenna Grace were also among the stars on the red carpet. Saltburn star Jacob Elordi looked sharp in a black tuxedo, while Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie wore a tailored coat, high-waisted trousers and a silk evening blouse with silver accessories. asserted
Storrie → embrace → accessories
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