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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
8 of the best looks at the 'Oscars of Science,' where tech execs like Elon Musk mingled with Kim Kardashian and other stars
Maria Noyen,Amanda KrauseApr 15, 2024, 23:21 IST
Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian attend the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
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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Elon Musk looked dapper in a classic tuxedo, complete with a bow tie.
Elon Musk attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Alicia Keys wore a Grecian-inspired golden dress.
Alicia Keys attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Taylor Hill/Getty Images
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Anne Wojcicki sparkled in a semi-sheer gown.
Anne Wojcicki attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images
Bill Gates and Paula Hurd coordinated in black ensembles.
Bill Gates and Paula Hurd attend the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
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Kim Kardashian sported a sultry halter dress that was custom-made for the billionaire.
Kim Kardashian attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Michelle Yeoh looked classic in a white suit and sparkling accessories.
Michelle Yeoh attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
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Olivia Wilde took a daring approach to her red-carpet outfit.
Olivia Wilde attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Venus Williams stood out in bubblegum pink.
Venus Williams attends the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Awards.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize