Taylor Swift debuts ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ at Academy Museum Gala
The Los Angeles fundraiser honored Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter and raised over US$14 million, according to Vogue.
Taylor Swift gave the first live performance of “The Fate of Ophelia” while helping close the 2026 Academy Museum Gala on October 17. The sixth annual fundraiser took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old singer-songwriter’s set also included “Love Story,” “Blank Space” and “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her song for Toy Story 5. According to Setlist.fm, she was accompanied by four backing singers, two saxophonists, a guitarist, a bassist, a keyboardist and a drummer.
The evening’s honorees were Charlize Theron, John Carpenter and Colman Domingo. Theron received the Icon Award in recognition of her career’s global impact. Carpenter was selected for the Luminary Award for his filmmaking contributions, while Domingo received the Vantage Award, which recognizes an artist challenging dominant narratives in cinema.
Vogue reported that the gala raised over US$14 million for the museum. The fundraiser supports exhibitions, educational programming and public film screenings, along with efforts to make the museum’s offerings accessible across age groups. The honorees also participate in related public programs that allow visitors to explore their work.
