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Jessica Chastain is seen in a flowing floral dress at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles

Star-studded: Jessica Chastain was among the stars in attendance at the Academy Museum's annual Academy Gala on Saturday night, which was held at the museum's headquarters in Los Angeles.

Jessica Chastain was among the stars who attended the annual Academy Museum gala Saturday night, which was held at the museum’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

The 45-year-old Oscar winner was a vision in a flowing white strapless gown with a vibrant floral pattern and floor-length cape.

Her cute legs slipped through two thigh-high slits in a stop number as she strolled the red carpet.

Star-studded: Jessica Chastain was among the stars in attendance at the Academy Museum’s annual Academy Gala on Saturday night, which was held at the museum’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

Jessica wore sparkly heels that gave her petite frame a boost.

Instead of jewelry, the Zero Dark Thirty actress debuted in a metallic gold nail polish.

Jessica’s head had long auburn hair tucked behind one ear and tumbled down her chest in luscious curls.

Her frown was drawn with a shimmering mauve shade and shimmering eyeshadow dusted on her eyelid.

Flirty in Flowers: The Oscar-winner, 45, was a vision in a flowing white strapless gown with a vibrant floral pattern and a matching floor-length cape.

Flirty in Flowers: The Oscar-winner, 45, was a vision in a flowing white strapless gown with a vibrant floral pattern and a matching floor-length cape.

Leggy: Her legs peeped through two thigh-high slits in a stop number as she roamed the red carpet

Leggy: Her legs peeped through two thigh-high slits in a stop number as she roamed the red carpet

During the event, Jessica was captured posing with her co-star The Good Nurse and fellow Academy Award winner, Eddie Redmayne.

The Danish actress looked elegant in a matching black suit with a mint green dress shirt and a thin tie.

Julia Roberts is set to receive the first-ever Icon Award at the Academy Museum Gala, which is taking place only for the second time this year.

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When first held last September, the star-studded event brought in $11 million for the new museum, The Hollywood Reporter.

Other honorees this year include Dr. Strange’s star Tilda Swinton, who has been awarded the Visionary Award, which honors “an artist or researcher whose extensive work has advanced the art of cinema.”

Dazzling: Jessica wore sparkly heels that give her petite frame a boost

Dazzling: Jessica wore sparkly heels that give her petite frame a boost

Stunning: Jessica's head of long auburn hair was tucked behind one ear and kept cascading down her chest in luscious curls.

Stunning: Jessica’s head of long auburn hair was tucked behind one ear and kept cascading down her chest in luscious curls.

The Vantage Award that celebrates “an artist or scholar who has helped contextualize and challenge dominant narratives about cinema” will go to Steve McQueen, director of 12 Years A Slave and Shame.

Parasite producer Mickey Lee, who also happens to be Vice Chair of the Academy Museum Board of Directors, will receive the Pilar Prize in honor of her “exemplary leadership and support for the Academy Museum.”

Academy Award-winning actresses Lupita Nyong’o and Halle Berry co-chaired the ceremony with television producer Ryan Murphy and successful horror producer Jason Bloom.

Radiant: her frown was drawn with a shimmering violet shade and a dusting of shimmering eyeshadow on her eyelid

Radiant: her frown was drawn with a shimmering violet shade and a dusting of shimmering eyeshadow on her eyelid

Former TCM host Jacqueline Stewart, who was named head of the Academy Museum in July, paid tribute to Julia earlier this year when it was announced that she had been awarded the Icon Award.

Over the course of her extensive and illustrious career, Julia has embodied iconic characters and unforgettable roles. We are pleased to honor her continued excellence in the industry and contribution to the arts,”

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“We are so grateful to Julia, Mickey, Steve, Tilda, Rolex, our co-chairs and the host committee for making our second annual party an unforgettable evening.”

Reunion: During the event, Jessica was caught posing with her co-star The Good Nurse and fellow Academy Award winner, Eddie Redmayne.

Reunion: During the event, Jessica was caught posing with her co-star The Good Nurse and fellow Academy Award winner, Eddie Redmayne.

radiate!  The duo looked handsome when they stood in front of the shutter bugs

radiate! The duo looked handsome when they stood in front of the shutter bugs

The Academy Museum opened last year just four days after the first ceremony, sparking a storm of controversy over his political leanings.

Critics have criticized the museum for emphasizing the contributions of various minorities to the American film industry while all ignoring the white Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe who played a major role in the creation of Hollywood.

The museum responded to the negative response by announcing in March that it would add a permanent exhibition highlighting the Jewish history of filmmaking.

Chic: The Danish actress looked elegant in a matching black suit with a mint green dress shirt and a narrow bow tie

Chic: The Danish actress looked elegant in a matching black suit with a mint green dress shirt and a narrow bow tie