samuel l. Amanda Seyfried and Natasha Lyonne Honored to Lead Parade of Stars at Jackson MoMA Film Benefit

samuel l. Jackson looked elegant in a black velvet dress at this year's Museum of Modern Art benefit on Wednesday night, where she was the guest of honor.

The 75-year-old looked good in a Pulp Fiction wrap dress that she wore with buttons and matching loafers.

He added thin-framed round glasses, was clean shaven, and had a completely bald head.

Also starring at the MoMA event were actresses Amanda Seyfried, 38, and Natasha Lyonne, 45.

Seyfried wore a black satin two-piece ensemble, while Leone opted for black shorts, sheer pantyhose, and a white blouse.

samuel l. Jackson looked elegant in a black velvet dress Wednesday night at this year's Museum of Modern Art benefit, where she was the guest of honor.

Amanda Seyfried was at the star-studded MoMA event

Actress Natasha Lyonne also appeared.

The star-studded MoMA event was attended by actresses Amanda Seyfried, 38, and Natasha Lyonne, 45.

Jackson had the support of his wife Latanya Richardson, to whom he has been married for 44 years.

She wore a long-sleeved billowy white dress and open-toe black heels that showed off her rich burgundy pedicure.

Her dark hair was arranged in an updo of tight curls, which were placed on her head with strands that framed her face.

For the Chanel-sponsored event, the director/producer carried a perfume-themed Chanel bag.

Rajendra Roy, chief curator of films at MoMA, said of Samuel in a statement: “Through his early film work with Spike Lee, Samuel L. was admired by audiences and critics for his powerful spin on the Bible. Jackson has became an important cultural figure as the intelligent and ruthless murderer Jules in Pulp Fiction.

He added: “He has roots as an actor in the New York theater, just blocks from MOMA, and we are delighted to welcome him to celebrate his unparalleled achievements.”

Previous honorees include Laura Dern, Penelope Cruz, Martin Scorsese, George Clooney and Julianne Moore.

This year marks the 16th year of the benefit, which began in 2008 and honored Baz Luhrmann.

The Pulp Fiction sensation, 75, looked gorgeous in her wrap dress, which she buttoned up with matching loafers.

The Pulp Fiction sensation, 75, looked gorgeous in her wrap dress, which she buttoned up with matching loafers.

Jackson had the support of his wife Latanya Richardson, to whom he has been married for 44 years.

Jackson had the support of his wife Latanya Richardson, to whom he has been married for 44 years.

Amanda's long, shiny blonde hair was parted in the middle and flat-ironed for a straight, sleek style.

Her buttoned tunic was sleeveless and featured a layer of beads at the hem.

She added wide-leg pants and completed the sophisticated look with black pointy-toe boots.

The Mean Girls star usually looks pretty with her subtly arched bushy eyebrows and signature pink hue.

Meanwhile, Natasha stole the show with her fiery red locks piled above her head in a messy bun.

He wore a shiny black coat over a button-down shirt and walked the red carpet in knee-high black velvet boots.

Seyfried wore a black satin two-piece ensemble with a sleeveless tunic and wide-leg pants.

Seyfried wore a black satin two-piece ensemble with a sleeveless tunic and wide-leg pants.

Natasha turned heads with her fiery red locks piled high on her head in a bun.

Natasha turned heads with her fiery red locks piled high on her head in a bun.

Denzel Washington looked dapper in an all-black suit, shirt and tie combination.

Denzel Washington looked dapper in an all-black suit, shirt and tie combination.

Denzel Washington, 69, looked dapper as he arrived in an all-black suit, shirt and tie.

Spike Lee, 67, was present with his wife Tonya Louise Lee, 58, and the two put on a loving display.

The legendary director wore a navy blue Ralph Lauren sweater with black pants and a burgundy New York Yankees cap.

She added a pair of white Jordan sneakers that matched her thick, round glasses.

For her part, filmmaker Tonya sizzled in a striped black wrap dress and black Christian Louboutin heels.

Spike Lee, 67, with his wife Tonya Louise Lee, 58, on his arm, shared the affectionate scene.

Spike Lee, 67, with his wife Tonya Louise Lee, 58, on his arm, shared the affectionate scene.

Iris Apatow wore a classic gold and white Chanel minidress while attending the charity event with her boyfriend Sam Nivola.

Iris Apatow wore a classic gold and white Chanel minidress while attending the charity event with her boyfriend Sam Nivola.

Iris, daughter of Hollywood heavyweights Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, carried a small white quilted CC bag.

Iris, daughter of Hollywood heavyweights Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, carried a small white quilted CC bag.

Iris Apatow wore a classic gold and white Chanel minidress while attending the charity event with her boyfriend Sam Nivola.

The 22-year-old star, daughter of Hollywood heavyweights Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, carried a small white quilted CC bag.

Nivola, who stars in the Netflix hit The Perfect Cup, wore a white button-down shirt tucked into blue striped pants.

He wore dark glasses as he kissed his girlfriend, who was wearing matte red lipstick.

Diana Akron attracted attention in a shiny black dress that showed off her cleavage.

Diana Akron attracted attention in a shiny black dress that showed off her cleavage.

The Glee alum, 38, looked gorgeous with a full face of natural-looking makeup, including a mauve lip color.

The Glee alum, 38, looked gorgeous with a full face of natural-looking makeup, including a mauve lip color.

Diana Akron attracted attention in a shiny black dress that showed off her cleavage.

The 38-year-old actress carried a square black leather Chanel bag as she walked the red carpet.

She looked gorgeous with a full face of natural-looking makeup including a mauve lip color.

The fashionista wore Chanel double-C earrings and her dirty blonde locks were styled in a sleek blowout with an off-center part.