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

KUT 90.5 | By KUT Staff

Published March 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM EDT

Keke Palmer signs autographs for fans during a red carpet event for I Love Boosters at the Paramount Theatre during the first day of SXSW. — Keke Palmer signs autographs for fans during a red carpet event for I Love Boosters at the Paramount Theatre during the first day of SXSW.

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:

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Demi Moore carries her dog during a red carpet event for I Love Boosters at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin last Thursday, the first day of SXSW. — Demi Moore carries her dog during a red carpet event for I Love Boosters at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin last Thursday, the first day of SXSW.

Jamie Lee Curtis speaks during her featured session, "If Not Now, When, if Not Me, Who? Pivoting and Manifesting!" at SXSW on Saturday.

Lewis Pullman speaks to reporters on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking at Zach Theater last Thursday. — Lewis Pullman speaks to reporters on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking at Zach Theater last Thursday.

Maya Hawke walks the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking at Zach Theater. — Maya Hawke walks the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking at Zach Theater.

Kerri Kenney-Silver poses on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking. — Kerri Kenney-Silver poses on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking.

Jake Shane answers questions on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking. — Jake Shane answers questions on the red carpet for the premiere of Wishful Thinking.

Shawn Hatosy poses for photos on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. — Shawn Hatosy poses for photos on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

Elijah Wood poses for photos on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. — Elijah Wood poses for photos on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

Sarah Michelle Gellar holds a cutout of lead actress Samara Weaving on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. — Sarah Michelle Gellar holds a cutout of lead actress Samara Weaving on the red carpet for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

Kathryn Newton poses with a cutout of lead Ready or Not 2: Here I Come actress Samara Weaving. — Kathryn Newton poses with a cutout of lead Ready or Not 2: Here I Come actress Samara Weaving.

Dakota Fanning poses for photos on the red carpet for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets at Zach Theater on Saturday. — Dakota Fanning poses for photos on the red carpet for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets at Zach Theater on Saturday.

Jake Johnson smiles on the red carpet at the premiere of The Sun Never Sets. — Jake Johnson smiles on the red carpet at the premiere of The Sun Never Sets.

Cory Michael Smith poses for photos for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets. — Cory Michael Smith poses for photos for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets.

Debby Ryan walks the red carpet for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets. — Debby Ryan walks the red carpet for the premiere of The Sun Never Sets.

Britt Lower talks to members of the media during the red carpet for Sender on Saturday. — Britt Lower talks to members of the media during the red carpet for Sender on Saturday.

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 walks the red carpet for Sender. — Ken Jeong walks the red carpet for Sender.

Jack Johnson and his wife, Kim, smile during a red carpet event for SURFILMUSIC. — Jack Johnson and his wife, Kim, smile during a red carpet event for SURFILMUSIC.

Rob Machado poses for the cameras during a red carpet event for SURFILMUSIC at the Paramount Theatre last Friday. — Rob Machado poses for the cameras during a red carpet event for SURFILMUSIC at the Paramount Theatre last Friday.

Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, Lili Reinhart and Emma Chamberlain take a photo together ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits at the Paramount Theatre during SXSW on Monday. — Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, Lili Reinhart and Emma Chamberlain take a photo together ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits at the Paramount Theatre during SXSW on Monday.

Emma Chamberlain signs an autograph for a fan ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits. — Emma Chamberlain signs an autograph for a fan ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits.

Alexandra Shipp reacts to the cold weather ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits. — Alexandra Shipp reacts to the cold weather ahead of the premiere of Forbidden Fruits.

Victoria Pedretti arrives at the premiere of Forbidden Fruits. — Victoria Pedretti arrives at the premiere of Forbidden Fruits.

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan poses for a photo on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of his documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body, at the Paramount Theatre during SXSW on Monday. — Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan poses for a photo on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of his documentary, Noah Kahan: Out of Body, at the Paramount Theatre during SXSW on Monday.

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