“I’ve had sit-downs with four Academy members and two donors who wanted to better understand why they weren’t seeing an exhibition on the primarily Jewish founders of Hollywood, and we take that note very seriously,” says museum director and president Bill Kramer. And the feedback the Academy has received from this wider audience regarding the absence of many of Hollywood’s founding fathers continues to be less than glowing. But many from Hollywood’s older generation, who avoided the early crush due to Covid, have only recently begun to trickle through the five-story edifice. Nearly four months since opening its doors, 290,000 people have purchased tickets to the museum, far exceeding internal projections.
“We shared our perspective with the Academy Museum’s management and appreciate that they are taking our feedback seriously.” “Cheryl and I firmly believe that the Jewish contributions to the film industry, from its founding to today, should be highlighted,” he tells Rolling Stone. Haim Saban, who made a $50 million donation to the museum with his wife Cheryl - the single largest gift to the institution - was one of those with influence who spoke up. Says one prominent Academy member who declined to be named: “You left the museum with the impression that the film industry was created 10 years ago.
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And behind the scenes, a full revolt was afoot, sources say, with some patrons threatening to pull future support for the institution. Instead of tributes to those Old Hollywood pioneers, the dozen-plus exhibits that would open to the public five days later included more contemporary-skewing fare, such as Director’s Inspiration: Spike Lee and Installation: Pedro Almodóvar. Donors and influential Academy members, many of whom already had received private tours, were outraged that Hollywood’s origin story - wherein a group of mostly Jewish émigrés fled persecution in their home countries to create what would become a multibillion-dollar, American-led industry - was conspicuously absent. Though eyebrows were raised by the fact that the A-list revelers mingled maskless inside the 33,000-square-foot space on Wilshire Boulevard at a time when celebrities were publicly chastising those who ignored Covid precautions, a much bigger controversy was brewing. It was a moment long in the making, given that planning of the Renzo Piano-designed mecca celebrating the history of film first began back in 2005 and was delayed by the rise of the Covid pandemic.
25, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its opening gala with a starry guest list that included Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Queen Latifah, Patty Jenkins, Tiffany Haddish, Kristen Stewart, and Jurnee Smollet. I mean, it’d be safe to say that I love her more than Flynn’s dad.” The Australian supermodel and the Pirates of the Caribbean actor were married from 2010 to 2013.On Sept. We celebrate all the important milestones together,” Miranda said of Orlando’s fiance. 17 and gushed about her friendship with Katy. However, the pair have maintained a great relationship! Miranda appeared on Candace Parker’s podcast Moments With Candace Parker on Aug. 28, also sharing a photo of a flower arrangement that made a “1.” As fans would know, the actor also co-parents his son Flynn, 10, whom he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. Meanwhile, Orlando celebrated Daisy’s birthday from afar with a sweet tribute on Instagram! “The gift that never stops giving is the love of a child,” the actor wrote on his IG story on Aug. Katy was on solo parenting duty when the adorable tot celebrated her big day on August 27, and she took her out to the Santa Barbara Natural History museum in celebration! The “I Kissed a Girl” songstress opted for a floral, sleeveless maxi dress, while her daughter looked adorable in a pink and white onesie and a matching white bucket hat. The outing for the new parents came a few weeks after Katy was spotted celebrating her daughter Daisy Dove‘s first birthday. While the A-listers got a peek at what’s on display inside, members of the public will be able to visit starting on September 30. Other stars who attended the high-profile gala included Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Laura Dern, Anna Kendrick, Kate Hudson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cher, and Queen Latifah.
Meanwhile, her beau cut an equally stylish figure in a velvet tuxedo with a bow tie, as he wrapped his arm around Katy. She was serving early 2010s vibes in a raven wig, and paired the look with black stiletto pumps, silver studded earrings, and delicate rings. The singer looked glamorous in a black latex dress with a peplum waist lined with yellow detailing. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were among the A-listers who walked the red carpet at the opening gala for The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on September 25.
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