Academy Museum Gala Gets New Date After Being Postponed Over Israel-Hamas War – Update
02.11.2023 - 01:35
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UPDATED with rescheduled date: The Academy Museum Gala, which had been postponed last month in the wake of Hamas‘ attack on Israel, has been rescheduled for December 3.
The annual fundraiser, which this year will bestow honors on Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola, was originally scheduled for October 28. After the attack on Israel, gala organizers first canceled the pre-event red carpet then eventually postponed the entire event “out of respect for the devastating conflict and loss of life happening overseas,” they said at the time.
The event is now moving forward with the now-escalated Israel-Hamas war top of mind, we hear.
The gala aims to raise funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming including screenings, K-12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the general public and the Los Angeles community.
THR first reported the news of the new date.
PREVIOUSLY, October 12 PM: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ star-studded annual fundraiser this weekend has been halted for the time being due to the terrorist attacks on Israel this week.
“Out of respect for the devastating conflict and loss of life happening overseas, we have made the decision to postpone the Academy Museum gala this Saturday,” a spokesperson for the Jacqueline Stewart-led organization said late Thursday. “We look forward to rescheduling at a later date. We thank everybody deeply for their support.”
As Hollywood responds to the bloodshed in Israel with support and money, tonight’s announcement follows the Academy Museum Gala canceling its red carpet earlier Thursday. “The Academy Museum condemns all forms of hate and cruelty and stands in support of innocent Israeli and