LOS ANGELES: Hollywood celebrities hit the red carpet at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Monday night wearing Arab creations.
The stars were wearing renowned designers like Georges Hobeika, Elie Saab, Tony Ward and Hedi Slimane.
US rapper and actress Awkwafina came at the event wearing Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika.
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen chose a gown by Lebanese Italian designer Tony Ward.
While Henson dressed in a jewel purple number by Lebanon’s Zuhair Murad from his Fall/Winter 2023 ready-to-wear line.
Danai Gurira was seen in an ice blue Elie Saab look, from the Fall/Winter 2022 couture line. Model Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, was wearing a custom-made gown by Celine’s Tunisian designer Hedi Slimane.
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The 2023 Academy Museum Gala, which was originally scheduled for September, took place on Monday night. Simu Liu, Dua Lipa, Lupita Nyong’o and Selena Gomez among the artists those walked the red and pink carpet.
At the event icons Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan, and Sofia Coppola were honored.
Streep received the Icon Award while Michael B. Jordan was given the Vantage Award.
Winfrey was awarded the Pillar Award, recognizing her leadership and support for the Academy Museum. Coppola was given Visionary Award.
Actress Halle Berry, Director Ava DuVernay, director Ryan Murphy and Dr. Eric Esrailian co-chaired the event.
