London’s glittering showbiz calendar has once again been captured through the lens of one of the capital’s most recognisable photographers, with Dave Benett’s pictures of the year offering a front-row seat to celebrity life in the city.
From red carpets and after-parties to fashion launches and private celebrations, Benett’s images chronicle a year in which London remained firmly at the centre of global fame. His photographs are less about posed perfection and more about fleeting moments — a glance, a laugh, a carefully timed entrance — that define celebrity culture.
One standout image shows Kylie Minogue, glowing as she greets guests at a London event, the shot reflecting both her warmth and enduring star power.
Another captures Timothée Chalamet arriving for a high-profile screening with a lime bike, his understated confidence and sharp tailoring reinforcing his status as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors and a regular presence on the London circuit.
In one of the images in the collection, Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner are captured together in a rare, low-key moment away from the usual red-carpet theatrics.
The photograph shows the pair arriving discreetly, their body language relaxed but guarded, reflecting the intense interest surrounding their relationship. Jenner’s sleek, pared-back look contrasts with Chalamet’s characteristically effortless style, creating a visual balance that draws the eye without feeling staged.
It’s a shot that feels intimate yet newsworthy — a perfect example of Benett’s ability to capture celebrity couples at the exact point where public fascination meets private restraint.
The collection also features a polished yet relaxed photograph of the Beckham family, stepping out together at a fashion event. The image balances glamour with familiarity, underlining their long-standing role as Britain’s ultimate celebrity couple.
The picture also includes the Beckham children - Romeo, Cruz and Harper representing the next generation of London’s famous faces.
Pop royalty is well represented too. Katy Perry appears in a bold, theatrical look at a London launch, with Benett’s lens freezing a moment of colour and confidence that feels unmistakably her own.
We also see Rita Ora photographed mid-laugh at a music industry party, the candid shot capturing the energy she brings to the capital’s nightlife.
Film and television stars also feature heavily. Florence Pugh is pictured in a dramatic gown, her expression poised yet playful, while Idris Elba is captured in a quieter moment along with wife Sabrina at a launch party, offering a contrast to his on-screen intensity.
Naomi Campbell’s appearance in the collection is pure fashion authority. The image shows the supermodel commanding the scene with an effortless confidence that few can match. Her posture is assured, her expression cool and controlled, embodying decades of experience on red carpets around the world.
There is no sense of performance here — instead, the photograph reads as a masterclass in presence, with Campbell appearing entirely at ease as cameras turn towards her. It is a reminder that, even amid a year crowded with rising stars and viral moments, Campbell remains in a category of her own.
Taken together, the images underline Benett’s unique access to London’s celebrity scene. His pictures are not simply records of attendance, but visual stories of how fame looks and feels in the capital — glamorous, fleeting and constantly evolving.
As the year draws to a close, the collection serves as both a celebration of star power and a reminder of London’s enduring pull for the world’s biggest names.
