Stars Keep the Night Alive at Giorgio Armani’s Academy Museum Gala After‑Party
Hollywood’s elite turned the historic Chateau Marmont into a buzzing after‑party on Saturday when Giorgio Armani hosted the second annual Academy Museum Gala celebration. The event kicked off at 10:30 p.m., and paparazzi quickly turned the sidewalk into an impromptu red carpet, snapping photos of the arriving stars.
A$AP Rocky shared an elevator ride with a few hotel guests, who were visibly thrilled by the surprise encounter. Comedian Jake Shane was among the early arrivals, lounging on a velvet‑cushioned couch near the entrance before linking up with up‑and‑coming model Charlie Walker, son of stylist Elizabeth Saltzman.
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross made a bold entrance in a tangerine Balenciaga look from the spring 2027 collection, complete with fringe, beads and sheer high heels that she later swapped for white, glove‑style ballet flats. In contrast, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire slipped inside low‑key, baseball caps pulled down over their eyes.
The night also sparked a mini‑reunion. Zoey Deutch caught the eye of actor Colman Domingo, who greeted her with a warm hug and an enthusiastic “Zoey!” Kate Hudson, having changed out of a custom Armani Privé gown for a dramatic black feathered dress, soon joined the conversation.
Hunger was quickly satisfied as trays of the hotel’s signature bites circulated, offering miniature burgers, grilled‑cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets and pigs in a blanket. Two bars—one near the entrance and another tucked outside—kept a steady flow of guests, with bartenders mixing espresso martinis throughout the night.
Amazon Prime newcomers Ella Rubin and Belmont Cameli of “Off Campus” met near the front bar, where Rubin ordered a margarita. Nearby, Pitch Perfect alumni Brittany Snow and Anna Kendrick, who had turned heads on the red carpet earlier, arrived together in dresses that showed off their legs.
At about 12:30 a.m., Charli XCX slipped into the party in a sleek black dress after performing at the Kia Forum. While the dance floor was relatively quiet, the outdoor area buzzed with familiar faces. Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi continued their date night, chatting with guests including Timothée Chalamet, who tried to stay incognito in a baseball cap and baggy shorts. Jenner could be heard playfully squealing “Timoth‑ayyyy” during their conversation.
Jack McBrayer, known for his role as Kenneth on “30 Rock,” stopped by to introduce himself to the night’s new It couple, his excitement unmistakable.
The festivities began to wind down around 1:45 a.m., though several guests lingered. Connor Storrie was seen talking near the outdoor bar, and Cameli linked up with co‑star Stephen Kalyn. As the lights flickered on, the crowd took the cue that the party was ending. Among the last to leave were the “Off Campus” duo, Emma Watson, Hunter Schafer, Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers, who slipped away together to keep the night’s momentum alive elsewhere.