With its storied charm, intimate atmosphere, and softly lit interiors, any night at Chateau Marmont is guaranteed to be a memorable one. Add a guest list overflowing with Hollywood crème de la crème to the mix and that magic is amplified tenfold. That was certainly true on Saturday night, when top-of-the-call-sheet names descended on the historic hotel for Giorgio Armani’s second annual Academy Museum Gala after-party.
Right at the 10:30 p.m. kickoff, a flurry of camera flashes turned the sidewalk into a makeshift red carpet as paparazzi lined the street, eager to capture the industry’s brightest stars making their entrances. A$AP Rocky shared an elevator ride up with a couple of hotel guests, who looked understandably awestruck by their surprise run-in with the rapper. Comedian Jake Shane was also among the early birds, settling onto a couch covered in velvet Armani pillows near the entrance before linking up with Charlie Walker, an up-and-coming model and son of celebrity stylist Elizabeth Saltzman.
Tracee Ellis Ross rolled in, nearly impossible to miss in her tangerine-hued, fringe-and-bead-adorned number from Balenciaga’s spring 2027 runway. She soon traded her barely-there, transparent high heels for white glove-style ballet flats in a practical fashion move. Others, however, tried to fly under the radar. Case in point: pals Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire darted inside, heads down with their baseball caps pulled low.
The bash also doubled as a mini reunion for some. Shortly after arriving, Zoey Deutch caught the eye of Colman Domingo. “Zoey!” the actor exclaimed as he spotted her and pulled her close for a warm hug. Kate Hudson, who had swapped her earlier custom Armani Privé gown for a dramatic black feathered confection, soon joined the conversation.
In case anyone arrived famished, trays of Chateau Marmont’s signature snacks began floating around the space—tiny burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and pigs in a blanket included. Meanwhile, both bars—one near the entrance and the other tucked away outside—drew a steady crowd all night, with bartenders whipping up espresso martinis left and right to keep partygoers energized.
