According to MoMA, the evening honoured Samuel for his “resilience, talent, and unwavering dedication”, describing him as “one of the most iconic and versatile actors of our time” whose work has “influenced the trajectory of modern cinema in significant ways”.
The benefit, which brings out A-listers like Amanda Seyfried, celebrated its 16th year of raising money for the preservation of film works and for the museum’s exhibitions.
Join HELLO! as we explore all the best looks from the event, which is presented by Chanel.
Amanda Seyfried
The Mamma Mia actress shone on the red carpet, donning a black button-up, sleeveless shirt with a high collar, showcasing her toned arms.
She paired the top with a beaded skirt, black pants, and black heeled boots, looking extremely chic.
Amanda wore her long, luscious blonde hair pin-straight and down past her shoulders and a red lip for a pop of color.
Meghann Fahy
The White Lotus actress seemingly got the all-black memo, sporting a black dress with long- sleeves and a sheer skirt section, showcasing her long legs.
She accessorized with a black belt featuring a large buckle, as well as an eye-catching necklace.
Like Amanda, Meghann wore black heeled boots; she wore her blonde hair in waves down her back for the occasion.
Dianna Agron
Dianna stunned at the event in a sparkly black dress with a plunging neckline that showcased her athletic figure.
The Glee actress completed the beautiful look with black pointed heels, a bronzed makeup look, and her voluminous hair falling around her shoulders.
Tems
The Nigerian singer looked incredible in a sheer lace long-sleeved shirt with a long black skirt showcasing her incredible figure.
Tems opted for a beautiful set of pearls on her neck, as well as pearl bracelets on her wrists and pearl drop earrings.
She wore her hair in an updo and opted for a dark red lip to complete the gorgeous outfit.
Phoebe Tonkin
Ever the fashionista, Phoebe looked incredible in a sequined black gown with lacy, scalloped straps, a middle leg slit and sheer pockets on the front, which The Vampire Diaries actress wasted no time in showcasing.
She wore her shiny dark hair behind her ears and completed the look with strappy sandals.
She paired the dress with beige and black heels with an ankle strap and a small white Chanel bag.
Iris looked stunning with her strawberry blonde hair worn in casual waves to her shoulders, and a bright red lip that stood out from her natural makeup look.
Natasha Lyonne
The 45-year-old wowed in silk button-up shirt with ruffled sleeves complete with black stripes.
She tucked the shirt into black shorts, also donning black tights underneath and a sparkly black jacket that went down to her knees.
Natasha added black knee high boots and a houndstooth bag to the mix, wearing her iconic red hair in an updo and opting for a smoky eye makeup look.