Hosts Mindy Kaling and Chrissy Teigen were the epitome of elegance and grace at the 2026 Gold Gala, held in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and culture for AAPI month. Kaling, in a green and blue gown with intricate embroidery and gold details, and Teigen, in a black gown with a baby blue, balloon-inspired drop-hem skirt, stole the spotlight. The attendees, including special honorees and A-list stars, gathered for the Gold House Gold Gala to honor the 2026 Gold100 List theme of 'A New Gold World'.
Have you got a story? Email. Sign up for our weekly US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Mindy Kaling joined Chrissy Teigen in leading the glamorous stars in attendance at the 2026 Gold Gala on Saturday evening.
The Office star, 46, showed off her trim and transformed physique after a years-long health journey as she posed on the red carpet. The actress-comedienne looked phenomenal in a green and blue gown featuring intricate embroidery, sparkling sequins and gilded gold details. Paired with the sleeveless, high-neck dress, Kaling styled her raven black tresses in an elegant updo with side-swept bangs. Kaling, who has lost a reported 40lbs on her weight-loss journey, accessorized with dainty, diamond jewelry.
Meanwhile, Teigen, 40, went for a more eccentric and bold look in couture. Mindy Kaling looked ethereal as she led the glamorous stars at the 2026 Gold Gala on Saturday evening. On the star-studded red carpet, she was joined by Chrissy Teigen in a chic, couture look For the star-studded soirée, Teigen wore a black gown with a baby blue, balloon-inspired drop-hem skirt as she joined her husband John Legend, 47.
They joined fellow A-list stars at the fifth annual Gold Gala held at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage and culture for AAPI month. Read More Mindy Kaling's 40lbs weight loss secrets revealed after accepting she'd be 'chubby for life' While Teigen's dress featured a black bodice at the top and a pale blue skirt at the bottom, her husband went for the opposite as he sported a white tuxedo jacket and dark dress pants.
The Grammy-winning musician looked handsome in a white tuxedo jacket with black, sequin piping to go with his bow tie, perfectly tailored dress pants and shiny, patent leather shoes The attendees gathered at the Gold House Gold Gala to honor the 2026 Gold100 List. The theme for this year is A New Gold World and is 'a call to build shared abundance in an era increasingly defined by division.
' Many A-list stars will be honored at the event for their contributions to culture across multiple categories and industries. Special honorees for the night included Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charles Melton, Jet Li, Simu Liu, Eileen Gu and many more. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was presented with the Global Vanguard Honor for her acclaimed, decades-spanning work across bridging Hindi cinema with Hollywood, brought along her film producer mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, for the event.
For the gala and AAPI month, Kaling, 46, dressed to impress in a sleeveless, patterned dress with intricate gold details She styled her raven black tresses in an elegant updo with side-swept bangs and accessorized with dainty, diamond jewelry She highlighted her natural beauty with a sultry, smoky eye paired with bright pink blush and a dark nude lip gloss Teigen was joined by her husband John Legend for the gala.
The stylish pair posed on the champagne gold 'red carpet' in juxtaposing but complementary outfits The musician, 47, looked handsome in a white tuxedo jacket with black, sequin piping to go with his bow tie, perfectly tailored dress pants and shiny, patent leather shoes The movie star, 43, looked ethereal in a white, saree-inspired gown with intricate embroidery and stitching from the top of the one-shoulder neckline to the bottom of the long, floor-sweeping train. She paired her glamorous gown with a shimmering diamond and emerald necklace and the stack of sparkling stones on her wedding ring finger.
She looked mesmerizing with a voluminous blowout and a fuchsia pink lip gloss to top off her look. Simu Liu, who received the Gold Mogul Honor, was joined by his fiancé Allison Hsu, who wore a exquisite, red gown, at the gala. The Marvel actor, 37, was presented with the Gold Mogul Honor at the event. He looked dapper in a navy blue, double-breasted blazer with a lace pattern throughout and matching trousers.
Avan Jogia and Halsey were also in attendance at the swanky gala and looked the part in stunning, shimmering looks. The songstress, 31, wore a sheer, champagne gold dress with a plunging neckline and gold, sequin details.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was presented with the Global Vanguard Honor for her acclaimed, decades-spanning work across bridging Hindi cinema with Hollywood, brought along her film producer mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, for the event The movie star, 43, looked ethereal in a white, saree-inspired gown with intricate embroidery and stitching from the top of the one-shoulder neckline to the bottom of the long, floor-sweeping train She paired her glamorous gown with a shimmering diamond and emerald necklace and the stack of sparkling stones on her wedding ring finger She looked mesmerizing with a voluminous blowout and a fuchsia pink lip gloss to top off her look Simu Liu was joined by his fiancé Allison Hsu, who wore a exquisite, red gown, at the gala The Marvel actor, 37, looked dapper in a navy blue, double-breasted blazer with a lace pattern throughout and matching trousers Avan Jogia and Halsey were also in attendance at the swanky gala and looked the part in stunning, shimmering looks.
The 34-year-old actor, wore an eye-catching kurta as the statement piece of his all-black outfit as he joined his fiancée on the red carpet The songstress, 31, wore a sheer, champagne gold dress with a plunging neckline and gold, sequin details The 34-year-old actor, wore an eye-catching kurta as the statement piece of his all-black outfit as he joined his fiancée on the red carpet. Randolph, 39, looked exquisite in an elegant gown with a black, strapless bodice and a white, A-line skirt.
The Oscar-winning actress styled her rose pink hair in a chic updo paired with a dazzling, diamond tennis choker. Eileen Gu was also another notable attendee at the gala and turned heads in a stunning, pink gown with layers of tulle cascading down the skirt. She was presented with the Gold Impact Honor at the event. The Olympic champion, 22, looked radiant in monochromatic pink makeup to go with her princess gown at the star-studded event.
Hayley Kiyoko and her fiancée Becca Tilley also exuded glamour in chic gowns at the gala. The 35-year-old singer wore a pale pink, sequin-covered dress paired with dazzling diamond accessories. The Bachelor star, 37, wore an elegant, black tea dress paired with stylish sandal heels. On the red carpet, she posed alongside her longtime partner, and they showed off their glamorous looks.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Charles Melton posed together on the red carpet and showed off their classic and chic outfits Randolph, 39, looked exquisite in an elegant gown with a black, strapless bodice and a white, A-line skirt.
The Oscar-winning actress styled her rose pink hair in a chic updo paired with a dazzling, diamond tennis choker Eileen Gu was also another notable attendee at the gala and turned heads in a stunning, pink gown with layers of tulle cascading down the skirt Hayley Kiyoko and her fiancée Becca Tilley also exuded glamour in chic gowns at the gala Kiyoko, who performed at the gala, accessorized with stacks of diamond bracelets and a matching, micro purse for the gala Kal Penn, 49, was also in attendance and showcased his style in a floral-patterned kurta paired with a eggplant purple, suede blazer and matching dress pants. The acclaimed actor completed his look with black, shiny boots for the gala.
Havana Rose Liu, 28, looked effortlessly elegant in a deep burgundy dress with a sheer, flowing skirt. The Bottoms actress completed her look with dainty, gold jewelry and a voluminous updo to highlight the high neckline of her dress. Singer-songwriter EJAE of KPop Demon Hunters fame looked ethereal in an icy blue, silk gown with white flower embroidery with petals flowing down the mermaid-style skirt.
She styled her hair in a prim and polished updo and completed her look with pale blue eyeshadow and a matching manicure for her monochromatic look. Terry Crews, 57, and his wife Rebecca King-Crews were a stylish pair as they rocked matching, monochromatic black outfits. The actor wore a dapper, pinstriped suit and the musician wore a flowing, black dress with stunning, sequin details adorning the high neckline.
Kal Penn, 49, was also in attendance and showcased his style in a floral-patterned kurta paired with a eggplant purple, suede blazer and matching dress pants Havana Rose Liu, 28, looked effortlessly elegant in a deep burgundy dress with a sheer, flowing skirt Singer-songwriter EJAE of KPop Demon Hunters fame looked ethereal in an icy blue, silk gown with white flower embroidery with petals flowing down the mermaid-style skirt Terry Crews, 57, and his wife Rebecca King-Crews were a stylish pair as they rocked matching, monochromatic black outfits Jeannie Mai showcased her eclectic and bold style in a pastel, watercolor minidress with white polkadots with a voluminous cape and a pearlescent clutch purse Ryan Michelle Bathe, 49, turned heads in a figure-hugging gown with a gold corset and a black, satin skirt with a flowing train.
Former pageant queen R'Bonney Nola Gabriel, 32, was vibrant and vivacious in a colorful, floral-patterned gown with a petal-inspired sweetheart neckline Actress Leah Lewis, 29, looked mesmerizing in a champagne gold, see-through gown with structured, corset-style details paired with a waterfall-style skirt The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh also went for gold and looked stunning in a strapless gown with semi-sheer tulle with intricate embroidery Television personality Jeannie Mai showcased her eclectic and bold style in a pastel, watercolor minidress with white polkadots with a voluminous cape and a pearlescent clutch purse. Ryan Michelle Bathe, 49, turned heads in a figure-hugging gown with a gold corset and a black, satin skirt with a flowing train.
The Endgame actress styled her hair in a chic updo with goddess-like braided details. Former pageant queen R'Bonney Nola Gabriel, 32, was vibrant and vivacious in a colorful, floral-patterned gown with a petal-inspired sweetheart neckline. She completed her look with a scarlet red cape and dazzling diamond jewelry. Leah Lewis, 29, looked mesmerizing in a champagne gold, see-through gown with structured, corset-style details paired with a waterfall-style skirt.
The Matlock actress paired the dress with an updo with braids and bouncy curls to complete her outfit. The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh also went for gold and looked stunning in a strapless gown with semi-sheer tulle with intricate embroidery.
Cole Walliser, a filmmaker known for operating the Glambot at red carpet events, was gilded in gold and sported a brocade jacket paired with black trousers and shiny oxford shoes Descendants actress Dianne Doan and her husband, Freakier Friday star Manny Jacinto, were also in attendance in contrasting but complementary looks RuPaul's Drag Race winner Nymphia Wind was captivating in a sexy, red look with cutouts throughout the skintight dress Te Ao O Hinepehinga put on a daring display in an off-the-shoulder green gown with a dramatically high slit up the side to show off her legs Cole Walliser, a filmmaker known for operating the Glambot at red carpet events, was gilded in gold and sported a brocade jacket paired with black trousers and shiny oxford shoes.
Descendants actress Dianne Doan and her husband, Freakier Friday star Manny Jacinto, were also in attendance in contrasting but complementary looks. Doan wore a sheer, lace áo dài paired with a long, black jacket with dramatic, cascading ruffles. Jacinto wore a white blazer paired with black trousers and a bow tie to top off his look. RuPaul's Drag Race winner Nymphia Wind was captivating in a sexy, red look with cutouts throughout the skintight dress.
Te Ao O Hinepehinga put on a daring display in an off-the-shoulder green gown with a dramatically high slit up the side to show off her legs. Singer-songwriter Agnez Mo turned heads in a glamorous, all-black outfit with mixed materials.
She wore a sheer, black top paired with a long, satin skirt and an oversize, leather jacket for the gala Fellow singer-songwriter Towa Bird wore a gray, tailored suit with a pleated skirt paired with chic sunglasses and leather loafers with tall socks The Chief of War actress wore a sparkly, silver garter and sky-high heels. Singer-songwriter Agnez Mo turned heads in a glamorous, all-black outfit with mixed materials.
She wore a sheer, black top paired with a long, satin skirt and an oversize, leather jacket for the gala. Fellow singer-songwriter Towa Bird wore a gray, tailored suit with a pleated skirt paired with chic sunglasses and leather loafers with tall socks.
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