Inside MoMA and Chanel's Celebration of George Clooney
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Computer screens around the world glowed a bit more glamorously on the evening of Monday, December 7, when the Museum of Modern Art held its all-virtual 2020 Film Benefit, presented by Chanel.
The 13th annual gala evening honored George Clooney—the Oscar-winning actor, producer, director, and screenwriter whose latest film, The Midnight Sky, will premiere December 23—and featured tributes from co-stars and friends including Tilda Swinton, Bradley Cooper, Demián Bichir, Michael Ovitz, Jeffrey Wright, Julianna Margulies, Felicity Jones, and more.
It was a feel-good celebration of an actor and activist who has clearly earned the admiration of his peers. Margulies recalled Clooney letting her take his Porsche for a spin during their E.R. days, and his Midnight Sky co-star Tiffany Boone shared a story of him charming her starstruck sister during a recent set visit.
The evening, which closed out with a musical performance by Grammy-nominated rocker Brittany Howard, did more than just honor Clooney (and give art-starved attendees a peek back inside MoMA), it also benefitted Artist Relief, which offers financial support and informational resources to artists across the United States.
This year’s event marked a first for the Film Benefit; $25 tickets were available to the general public, with the fund directly benefitting Artist Relief. (Another update: It was announced that Chanel has become the lead sponsor of film at MoMA.)
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