Celebrities including Kerry Washington, Emma Roberts, and Zazie Beetz attended the 2025 Brooklyn Artists Ball at the Brooklyn Museum, coinciding with the upcoming Met Gala. Other notable attendees were Keri Russell, Lily Allen, Cory Michael Smith, Don Lemon, Caleb McLaughlin, and Auliʻi Cravalho. The event featured a performance by Laufey and was sponsored by Dior, with many stars donning outfits from the brand. Keri Russell reminisced about visiting the museum during her children's early years, highlighting the museum's cultural significance. Additionally, it was announced that Kerry Washington is involved in a Desperate Housewives revival project.

The 2025 Brooklyn Artists Ball took place at the Brooklyn Museum, drawing numerous celebrities ahead of the Met Gala, including Kerry Washington, Emma Roberts, and Zazie Beetz.

Other prominent figures in attendance were Keri Russell, Lily Allen, Swizz Beatz, Cory Michael Smith, Don Lemon, Caleb McLaughlin, and Auliʻi Cravalho, showcasing a diverse array of talent.

The event featured a musical performance by Laufey and was heavily supported by fashion house Dior, with many attendees dressed in the brand's attire.

Keri Russell shared her personal connection to the Brooklyn Museum, recalling visits with her young children and emphasizing the city's rich cultural offerings.

An exciting development for Kerry Washington is her involvement in the revival of the television series Desperate Housewives, adding to her impressive career portfolio.

The stars are in Brooklyn ahead of the 2025 Met Gala!

Kerry Washington, Emma Roberts, and Zazie Beetz stepped out for the 2025 Brooklyn Artists Ball on Tuesday (April 29) held at the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York.

Fellow stars in attendance included Keri Russell, Lily Allen, Swizz Beatz, Saturday Night actor Cory Michael Smith, Don Lemon and husband Tim Malone, Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin, and Moana actress Auliʻi Cravalho.

Keep reading to find out more…During the event, Laufey took to the stage for a performance.

The event was made possible by Dior and many of the stars wore outfits by fashion brand to the party.

While speaking with WWD, Keri talked about visiting the Brooklyn Museum when her kids were younger.

“I used to come with our then-toddlers,” Keri recalled. “We used to come in the olden days when they had dance parties on Saturdays. I didn’t grow up in New York, and we live in this incredible city, and that’s what’s special about it — getting to see all this unbelievable art.”

It was just announced that Kerry is working on a Desperate Housewives revival!

Click through the gallery inside for 15+ pictures of the stars at the event…