Taylor Swift Makes Academy Museum Gala Debut

Taylor Swift made her Academy Museum Gala debut in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, wearing a strapless pale-blue Dior gown with a crystal-embellished bodice and a sweeping skirt. She was scheduled to perform at the sixth annual gala, which raises funds for the Academy Museum’s exhibitions, screenings and educational programs. This year’s honorees included Charlize Theron, who received the Icon Award, Colman Domingo, recognized with the Vantage Award, and filmmaker John Carpenter.