Academy Museum Gala Raises Over $12M, Cruz and Springsteen Honored

Last night in Los Angeles, the Academy Museum Gala returned for its fifth annual edition, drawing a constellation of film and music stars to raise money for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Organizers said the evening, held at the museum, raised more than $12 million to support exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. The cochairs for this year’s gala included Jon M. Chu, Common, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Jennifer Hudson, and trustee Alejandro Ramírez Magaña.

The gala also honored several figures from film and music. Penélope Cruz received the Icon Award, director Walter Salles was given the Luminary Award, Bowen Yang won the Vantage Award for emerging artists, and Bruce Springsteen was presented with the inaugural Legacy Award. Presenters included Wim Wenders, who handed Salles his award, Jon M. Chu, who presented the Vantage Award, and Martin Scorsese, who presented the Legacy Award. After the awards, George Clooney introduced Springsteen, who performed a set for guests that included Streets of Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Land of Hope and Dreams.

The red carpet showcased a mix of runway, custom, and...