Penélope Cruz exuded timeless Hollywood glamour at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles over the weekend, turning heads with a voluminous couture blowout crafted by renowned celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
Held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the annual gala is one of the film industry’s most prestigious events, drawing a who’s who of A-list talent, fashion icons and cinematic luminaries. Cruz’s look perfectly captured the evening’s blend of high-fashion and celebration, as her cascading, full-bodied waves evoked Old-Hollywood elegance, mixed with a modern, red-carpet-ready edge.
Giannetos, known for his work with global superstars, elevated the classic blowout with precision, shine and an effortless sophistication that complemented the ethereal ensemble, making her one of the evening’s standout style moments.
Also on Giannetos’s agenda: A quick day-of chop, which began by cutting Cruz’s hair into a blunt, décolletage-grazing style—a fresh, yet classic shape that framed her face. “I wanted to accentuate Penélope’s gorgeous Chanel gown and give her a couture blowout,” he says. “I started by cutting her long brunette hair to a blunt décolletage length and added caramel flan highlights for a touch of warmth. I then gave her voluminous curls, let them set and finished with an extreme side part for an elegant, Old-Hollywood finish.”
To craft Cruz’s voluminous curls, Giannetos let them set and cool, before gently brushing through to build body and soft movement. The finishing touch: An extreme side part styled into a sleek, sculpted silhouette that channeled timeless elegance with a modern edge. The result was a flawless fusion of glamour and sophistication—perfect for one of the season’s most high-profile red-carpet moments.
