Photos: Keke Palmer, Maya Hawke, other celebrities visit Austin for SXSW 2026

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Published March 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM CDT

Keke Palmer signs autographs for a crowd.

South by Southwest film premieres bring some of the entertainment industry's biggest names to Austin, and this year is no exception. Large crowds have gathered outside the Paramount on Congress Avenue to catch a glimpse of Keke Palmer and Demi Moore, just to name a few.

Here are some highlights from our red carpet coverage at the Paramount and Zach theaters this SXSW:

Demi Moore walks in a crowd of people while carrying her dog.

Jaime Lee Curtis speaks into a SXSW branded microphone on a stage.

Lewis Pullman speaks into a microphone in front of a yellow backdrop covered in SXSW logos.

Maya Hawke stands, smiling, in front of a yellow backdrop covered in SXSW logos.

Kerri Kenney stands in front of a yellow backdrop covered in SXSW logos.

Jake Shane speaks into a microphone held by a member of the press while standing in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos.

Shawn Hatosy poses for photos in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos.

Elijah Wood smiles in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Sarah Michelle Gellar poses for photos with a cutout of lead actress Samara Weaving in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Kathryn Newton poses for photos with a cutout of lead actress Samara Weaving’s head in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Dakota Fanning poses for photos in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Jake Johnson smiles in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Cory Michael Smith poses for photos in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Debby Ryan stands in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Britt Lower smiles in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

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From left, Sony Pictures Television Studios President Katherine Pope laughs with showrunner Vince Gilligan and actor Rhea Seehorn during the "Albuquerque Aftermath" featured session at SXSW on Saturday.

Ken Jeong smiles in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Jack Johnson and Kim Johnson stand, smiling, in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos on it.

Rob Machado stands in front of a yellow backdrop.

Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, Lili Reinhart and Emma Chamberlain take a photo together.

Emma Chamberlain signs an autograph while walking down a line of fans.

Alexandra Shipp reacts to the cold weather while walking down a street lined with SXSW barricades.

Victoria Pedretti smiles at the camera while walking down barricade lined with fans.

Noah Kahan looks to the left at cameras while standing in front of a yellow backdrop with SXSW logos.

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