The glitterati came out in force for the NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria on Saturday.
Leading the charge was Liam Hemsworth, who was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Gabriella Brooks.
The Hunger Games star looked dapper in a slick black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders.
He had his blonde hair perfectly slicked back and had trimmed his facial hair to ensure that he looked smart and respectable for the occasion.
Gabriella looked chic in a blue satin gown which was casually draped around her slender frame.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 2 Liam Hemsworth was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Gabriella Brooks at the NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria on Saturday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498829-12817295-image-a-10_1701512224719.jpg)
Liam Hemsworth was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Gabriella Brooks at the NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria on Saturday
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 4 The Hunger Games star looked dapper in a slick black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498823-12817295-image-a-11_1701512313417.jpg)
The Hunger Games star looked dapper in a slick black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders.
The 27-year-old slicked her dark blonde hair back into a tight bun and kept her makeup minimal.
At one point, she gazed adoringly up at her strapping boyfriend as they posed for photos.
Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong was impossible to miss in a dramatic red gown.
Looking almost unrecognisable compared to her usual self, the 41-year-old appeared to have dyed her brunette hair a chestnut brown.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 6 Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong was impossible to miss in a dramatic red gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498703-12817295-image-a-12_1701512363270.jpg)
Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong was impossible to miss in a dramatic red gown
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 8 Looking almost unrecognisable compared to her usual self, the 41-year-old appeared to have dyed her brunette hair a chestnut brown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498945-12817295-image-a-14_1701512707529.jpg)
Looking almost unrecognisable compared to her usual self, the 41-year-old appeared to have dyed her brunette hair a chestnut brown
Meanwhile, model Jessica Gomes went for a much simpler look compared to some of the extravagant gowns on display.
The Sports Illustrated stunner showcased her incredible figure in a racy black cocktail dress that featured bold cut-outs across the torso.
She had her brunette hair pulled back in a tight, sleek bun, and accessorised with some expensive diamond earrings.
The beauty made sure that she worked the camera from every angle as she posed up a storm by the media wall.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 10 Model Jessica Gomes went for a much simpler look compared to some of the extravagant gowns on display](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498711-12817295-image-a-13_1701512520826.jpg)
Model Jessica Gomes went for a much simpler look compared to some of the extravagant gowns on display
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 12 The Sports Illustrated stunner showcased her incredible figure in a racy black cocktail dress that featured bold cut-outs across the torso](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498947-12817295-image-a-15_1701512711778.jpg)
The Sports Illustrated stunner showcased her incredible figure in a racy black cocktail dress that featured bold cut-outs across the torso
E-commerce queen Anastasia Fai Kogan stole the show in a dramatic rainbow swirl gown.
The sleeveless number included a black bust, which she matched to her sheer, opera length gloves.
Anastasia opted for a bronzed makeup look with a dark pink lipstick and wore her brunette locks partly swept off her face.
She completed the glamorous ensemble with a smattering of gold accessories and drop earrings.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 14 E-commerce queen Anastasia Fai Kogan (pictured) stole the show in a dramatic rainbow swirl gown which she matched to her sheer, opera length gloves](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78497605-12817295-E_commerce_queen_Anastasia_Fai_Kogan_pictured_stole_the_show_in_-a-5_1701511636673.jpg)
E-commerce queen Anastasia Fai Kogan (pictured) stole the show in a dramatic rainbow swirl gown which she matched to her sheer, opera length gloves
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 16 Anastasia opted for a bronzed makeup look with a dark pink lipstick and wore her brunette locks partly swept off her face](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78497603-12817295-Anastasia_opted_for_a_bronzed_makeup_look_with_a_dark_pink_lipst-a-4_1701511636372.jpg)
Anastasia opted for a bronzed makeup look with a dark pink lipstick and wore her brunette locks partly swept off her face
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 18 She completed the glamorous ensemble with a smattering of gold accessories and drop earrings as well as a diamond ring](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78497589-12817295-image-a-39_1701511176194.jpg)
She completed the glamorous ensemble with a smattering of gold accessories and drop earrings as well as a diamond ring
Also turning heads was artist Agnieszka Pilat who glittered in a gold haterneck gown with cutouts that showed off a hint of skin.
She added a pair of cream patent heels in a pointed design and completed the ensemble paired with a fur shawl.
Aurelia St Clair also went the metallic route, choosing a daring dress that showed off lots of bust.
The comedian and writer added to the look with futuristic earrings and a pair of black pointed heels.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 20 Also turning heads was artist Agnieszka Pilat (pictured) who glittered in a gold haterneck gown with cutouts that showed off a hint of skin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78497607-12817295-Also_turning_heads_was_artist_Agnieszka_Pilat_pictured_who_glitt-a-1_1701511635760.jpg)
Also turning heads was artist Agnieszka Pilat (pictured) who glittered in a gold haterneck gown with cutouts that showed off a hint of skin
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 22 She added a pair of cream patent heels in a pointed design and completed the ensemble paired with a fur shawl](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78497609-12817295-image-a-10_1701509882327.jpg)
She added a pair of cream patent heels in a pointed design and completed the ensemble paired with a fur shawl
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 24 Aurelia St Clair (pictured) also went the metallic route, choosing a daring dress that showed off lots of bust](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78497613-12817295-Aurelia_St_Clair_pictured_also_went_the_metallic_route_choosing_-a-2_1701511635783.jpg)
Aurelia St Clair (pictured) also went the metallic route, choosing a daring dress that showed off lots of bust
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 26 The comedian and writer added to the look with futuristic silver earrings and a pair of black pointed heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78497611-12817295-The_comedian_and_writer_added_to_the_look_with_futuristic_silver-a-6_1701511636832.jpg)
The comedian and writer added to the look with futuristic silver earrings and a pair of black pointed heels
Emma Lewisham was classic in black, choosing a slinky number with a deep V-neck design that showed off some skin.
The skincare maven added a diamond choker and carried a small patent designer purse, finishing the look with open-toed heels.
Society couple Jaimee Belle Kennedy and James Kennedy made it a date night, each opting for high fashion black ensembles.
Jaimee stunned in a plunging silk gown which she paired with a dramatic feather boa, and she carried a mini Chanel purse.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 28 Emma Lewisham (pictured) was classic in black, choosing a slinky number with a deep V-neck design that showed off some skin. The skincare maven added a diamond choker](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78498325-12817295-image-a-31_1701510164765.jpg)
Emma Lewisham (pictured) was classic in black, choosing a slinky number with a deep V-neck design that showed off some skin. The skincare maven added a diamond choker
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 30 Society couple Jaimee Belle Kennedy and James Kennedy made it a date night, each opting for high fashion black ensembles. Both pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78498359-12817295-image-a-32_1701510235272.jpg)
Society couple Jaimee Belle Kennedy and James Kennedy made it a date night, each opting for high fashion black ensembles. Both pictured
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 32 Jaimee stunned in a plunging silk gown which she paired with a dramatic feather boa, and she carried a mini Chanel purse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498357-12817295-Jaimee_stunned_in_a_plunging_silk_gown_which_she_paired_with_a_d-a-7_1701511636859.jpg)
Jaimee stunned in a plunging silk gown which she paired with a dramatic feather boa, and she carried a mini Chanel purse
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 34 Chief executive of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Caroline Ralphsmith (pictured) brought the drama in a stunning tulle gown in graduating tones of blue](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78498391-12817295-image-a-35_1701510415777.jpg)
Chief executive of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Caroline Ralphsmith (pictured) brought the drama in a stunning tulle gown in graduating tones of blue
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 36 She carried a designer purse and layered a number of punk-inspired bracelets while keeping her reading glasses on for a smart touch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498393-12817295-She_carried_a_designer_purse_and_layered_a_number_of_punk_inspir-a-3_1701511636053.jpg)
She carried a designer purse and layered a number of punk-inspired bracelets while keeping her reading glasses on for a smart touch
Chief executive of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Caroline Ralphsmith brought the drama in a stunning tulle gown in graduating tones of blue.
She carried a designer purse and layered a number of punk-inspired bracelets while keeping her reading glasses on for a smart touch.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan brought along her husband Yorick Piper, and was looking chic in her black, fitted gown accessorised with a statement necklace.
Philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty glistened in gold, choosing an old Hollywood style gown paired with ribbon heels.
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 38 Philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty (pictured) glistened in gold, choosing an old Hollywood style gown paired with ribbon heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/10/78498463-12817295-Philanthropist_Krystyna_Campbell_Pretty_pictured_glistened_in_go-a-8_1701511636913.jpg)
Philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty (pictured) glistened in gold, choosing an old Hollywood style gown paired with ribbon heels
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 40 Author Kate Reid (pictured) channelled the 1920's in an intricately beaded art deco gown and a silver glittery purse, which matched her shoes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78498483-12817295-image-a-38_1701510703502.jpg)
Author Kate Reid (pictured) channelled the 1920’s in an intricately beaded art deco gown and a silver glittery purse, which matched her shoes
![NGV Gala 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria Headlined by Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks 42 Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan brought along her husband Yorick Piper, and was looking chic in her black, fitted gown accessorised with a statement necklace. Both pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/02/09/78498385-12817295-image-a-34_1701510326853.jpg)
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan brought along her husband Yorick Piper, and was looking chic in her black, fitted gown accessorised with a statement necklace. Both pictured
Author Kate Reid channelled the 1920’s in an intricately beaded art deco gown and a silver glittery purse, which matched her shoes.
Described as the ‘undisputed crown jewel in the Australian cultural calendar’ by Vogue magazine, the NGV Gala has been running since 2017.
The black-tie gala marks the opening of the the opening of the National Gallery of Victoria’s summer exhibition, featuring 75 projects by 100 artists.