Pedro Pascal, Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie and More at the AFI Awards (PHOTOS)

 Posted on June 30, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1286 words  |  Tamela Phillippe

The American Film Institute’s AFI Awards on Friday afternoon in Beverly Hills were elbow-to-elbow with A-listers.

The guest list at the Four Seasons included Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr., Christopher Nolan, Quinta Brunson, Jeffrey Wright, Jeremy Allen White, Tracee Ellis Ross, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef.

“Let’s fuel the rumors,” Martin Short cracked as he grabbed Meryl Streep for photos on the red carpet. The “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars recently had to shoot down internet chatter that they had become a romantic couple.

Steve Martin got in on the gag when he told Streep he hadn’t received his wedding invitation yet.

“The Bear” star Ayo Edeberi took a photo of the “Past Lives” team on the carpet. Steven Spielberg, no surprise, was one of the most wanted men in the ballroom, chatting at length with Bradley Cooper, Greta Gerwig and Celine Song.

Carey Mulligan rushed over to Emma Stone before making a beeline for Robbie across the room.

The AFI’s top 10 films of 2023 includes “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” May December,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” The top 10 television programs were “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Beef,” “Jury Duty,” “The Last of Us,” “The Morning Show,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Poker Face, “Reservation Dogs,” and “Succession.”

Ellen Burstyn delivered the afternoon’s benediction. She praised AFI for recognizing 10 films and television shows and not making a competition out of their process.

“I think this idea of honoring 10 movies and 10 television shows and just leaving it at that,” she said. “Not having five people nominated and invited to big gala event – one person wins and four losers go home – I’ve been on both ends of that stick. It’s not fun.”

  • Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey

    “The Last of Us” stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey walk the carpet.

  • Leonardo DiCaprio, Tim Cook and Lily Gladstone

    Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone flank Apple’s Tim Cook.

  • Todd Haynes and Natalie Portman

    “May December” director Todd Haynes and star Natalie Portman reunite on the red carpet .

  • Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy

    “Oppenheimer” movie spouses Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy share a laugh.

  • Quinta Brunson and Tracee Ellis Ross

    Quinta Brunson and Tracee Ellis Ross pose for a photo.

  • Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper and Robert Downey Jr.

    Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper and Robert Downey Jr. have a chat at the luncheon.

  • Leonardo DiCaprio

    “Killers of the Flower Moon” star Leonardo DiCaprio walks the red carpet.

  • Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig

    Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig at the luncheon.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross

    “American Fiction” star Tracee Ellis Ross goes for a twirl.

  • Margot Robbie

    Margot Robbie takes a seat.

  • Bradley Cooper and Ellen Burstyn

    “Maestro” director and star Bradley Cooper greets Ellen Burstyn at the luncheon.

  • Ludwig Göransson

    “Oppenheimer” composer Ludwig Göransson lets his hair down.

  • Margot Robbie and Meryl Streep

    Margot Robbie gets down with Meryl Streep.

  • Jennifer Aniston and Robert Downey Jr.

    Jennifer Aniston and Robert Downey Jr. get close.

  • Bob Iger, Meryl Streep and Martin Short

    Disney boss Bob Iger poses with “Only Murders in the Building” star Meryl Streep and Martin Short.

  • Pamela Abdy, David Zaslav and Michael De Luca

    Warner Bros’ Pamela Abdy, David Zaslav and Michael De Luca attend the luncheon in support of “Barbie.”

  • Kieran Culkin

    “Succession” star Kieran Culkin arrives at the lunch.

  • Gabriel Luna, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and Nick Offerman

    “The Last of Us” star Gabriel Luna, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and Nick Offerman arrive at the red carpet.

  • Steven Yeun and Ali Wong

    “Beef” co-stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong on the red carpet.

  • Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin

    “Only in the Murders in the Building” star Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin pose on the carpet.

  • Natasha Lyonne

    “Poker Face” star Natasha Lyonne smiles bright.

  • Greta Gerwig, America Ferrera and Margot Robbie

    Hi, Barbie! Greta Gerwig, America Ferrera and Margot Robbie on the red carpet.

  • Brian Cox

    “Succession” star Brian Cox suits up.

  • Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

    Phil Lord and Christopher Miller attend the luncheon in support of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”

  • Sarah Snook

    “Succession” star Sarah Snook hits the carpet.

  • Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg

    Meryl Streep reunites with her “The Post” director Steven Spielberg.

  • Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon

    It’s in the bag for Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.

  • Julianne Moore

    “May Demember” star Julianne Moore arrives at the luncheon.

  • Carey Mulligan and Emma Stone

    Carey Mulligan and Emma Stone go cheek-to-check at the luncheon.

  • Emily Blunt and Greta Gerwig

    Emily Blunt and Greta Gerwig at the luncheon.

  • Ali Wong, Charles Melton and Celine Song

    Ali Wong, Charles Melton and Celine Song pose at the luncheon.

  • Charles Melton and Quinta Brunson

    Charles Melton and Quinta Brunson snap a selfie.

  • Carey Mulligan and Sterling K. Brown

    Carey Mulligan and Sterling K. Brown give each a hand.

  • Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White

    “The Bear” stars Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White take their seats at the table.

  • Natalie Portman

    Natalie Portman attends the luncheon.

  • Dominic Sessa

    “The Holdovers” star Dominic Sessa hits the carpet.

  • Emily Blunt and Carey Mulligan

    Emily Blunt and Carey Mulligan attend the luncheon.

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