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8 of the best looks at the 'Oscars of Science,' where tech execs like Elon Musk mingled with Kim Kardashian and other stars

  • The Breakthrough Prize Awards were hosted in Los Angeles on Saturday.
  • Nicknamed the "Oscars of Science," the ceremony brought together an array of famous faces.

The Breakthrough Prize Awards, dubbed the "Oscars of Science," took place in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The annual awards ceremony, cofounded by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, and Anne Wojcicki in 2012, celebrates the achievements of renowned scientists worldwide and gives them the opportunity to take home cash prizes of up to $3 million.

Winners at the 2024 event included Carl H. June, who developed an immunotherapy treatment where patients' "T cells are modified to target and kill cancer cells," according to his bio on the Breakthrough Prize Awards website.

The awards ceremony is also an excuse for the greatest minds in tech and science to mingle with Hollywood's elite. This year, stars like Kim Kardashian and Alicia Keys walked the red carpet alongside Elon Musk and Bill Gates.

Here's a look at the best looks attendees wore.

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