Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel went out together for a memorable evening at the Academy Museum.
The pair, who have been together for almost 20 years and married for 14 years, were among the numerous celebrities who attended the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ sixth annual gala on October 17. The purpose of the star-studded event is to generate funds for the museum’s educational initiatives, film screenings, and exhibitions. Additionally, John Carpenter received the Luminary Award, Colman Domingo received the Vantage Award, and Charlize Theron received the Icon Award during this year’s event.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Academy Museum Gala 2026 |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Date | October 17, 2026 |
| Featured Stars | Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake |
| Other Guests | Kim Kardashian, Jacob Elordi, Salma Hayek, Sabrina Carpenter |
| Main Highlights | Celebrity appearances, red carpet fashion, reported musical performances |
| Event Purpose | Celebrating cinema and preserving film history |
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Shine Together
Biel and Timberlake were beaming as they walked the red carpet in similar outfits before the dinner began: Timberlake wore a black patterned double-breasted suit for the event, while Biel looked striking in a dramatic black feather gown by Tamara Ralph. For the couple, who had kids named Phineas and Silas, it was a rare public appearance.
Timberlake used Instagram Stories to share a number of now-expired posts. In one picture, the pair was seen strolling hand in hand from behind. Timberlake referred to Biel as “the greatest mom” and his “favorite person in every lifetime” in his post.
“14 down, forever to go” was written over another picture of Biel with her arms encircling Timberlake from behind.
Stars like Timberlake and Biel weren’t the only ones to support the Academy Museum’s efforts to save film heritage. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jacob Elordi, Kendall Jenner, Nathan Fielder, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Inde Navarrette, Connor Storrie, Nia Long, McKenna Grace, Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter, Janelle Monáe, Pamela Anderson, Alexander Skarsgård, and many more were photographed at the gala.
Taylor Swift Performs at Star Studded Academy Gala
Stars like Steven Spielberg, Kirsten Dunst, Ludwig and Serena Göransson, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Demi Moore, Olivia Munn, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Questlove, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Seth Rogen, and Teyana Taylor were among the other attendees.
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Taylor Swift was present at the event as well. She sang a number of songs, including “I Knew It, I Knew You,” from Toy Story 5.
