
Taylor Swift Debuts 'Fate of Ophelia' Live at Academy Museum Gala Amid Oscar Buzz
Taylor Swift headlined the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026, performing four songs including the live debut of 'The Fate of Ophelia.' She wore a custom silver Dior gown, marking her first major public appearance since the MTV VMAs. The event honored John Carpenter, Charlize Theron, and Colman Domingo, with Swift's performance coinciding with the start of Oscar voting season for her 'Toy Story 5' song.







