Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Make Rare Public Appearance at Academy Museum Gala
The couple was among a star-studded guest list that included Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kim Kardashian.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi made a rare public appearance together at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. The model and the actor, who were first linked in February, held hands and posed for a photo during the event.
Jenner wore a custom strapless Valentino polka dot gown, while Elordi donned a classic black tuxedo and sunglasses.
Elsewhere at the gala, Taylor Swift was seen cuddling with Sabrina Carpenter. Swift, who performed several of her hits, including "Love Story" and "Blank Space," debuted a shorter hairstyle and wore a glittering strapless Dior navy dress. Carpenter opted for a daring blue cut-out gown.
Swift was also seen reuniting with "Toy Story 5" stars Joan Cusack and Conan O'Brien after performing a song from the film. Notably, Swift was not accompanied by her partner, Travis Kelce.
The event marked a potential avoidance of an encounter between Swift and Kim Kardashian, with whom she has had a public feud for over a decade. The dispute dates back to 2016 following the release of Kanye West's song "Famous."
Kardashian attended the gala in a strapless pink gown with a bow detail and posed for photos with Kristen Wiig. Other notable attendees included Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Kate Hudson with her mother Goldie Hawn and stepfather Kurt Russell, Emily Ratajkowski with boyfriend Romain Gavras, and Hailey Bieber.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Demi Moore, Charlize Theron, and Isla Fisher were also present. Taylor Swift was photographed with actors Eli Roth, Charlize Theron, Joan Cusack, Ellen Pompeo, Yara Shahidi, and Joey King.
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala serves as the museum's primary fundraiser, supporting its film exhibitions, screenings, and public programs. This year's gala honored Charlize Theron with the Icon Award, Colman Domingo with the Vantage Award, and Sabrina Carpenter with the Luminary Award. Academy Museum president Amy Homma described Swift as "an extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world."