AUSTIN (KXAN) — Everyone was speaking about or taking a visit to Austin in 2022. We’re not simply speaking in regards to the bachelorette events both. Word bought out to Hollywood and the capital metropolis turned a hub for giant names, huge movies and different nationally talked about tales.

Here’s a have a look at the most important moments from 2022.

Queen Eye in Austin

Netflix’s actuality sequence “Queer Eye” returned for its sixth season in the beginning of 2022 and it was all about Texas. “Can you believe?” The Fab Five sparked a brand new outlook for a dance teacher on the Broken Spoke, A University of Texas alumna and trans athlete and physician that helped the Black group in the course of the pandemic.

SXSW 2022

The stars have been in Texas for the 2022 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals in March and made statements relating to Texas politics. Anne Hathaway wore a handbag, which featured the transgender flag, that caught followers’ eyes at the event. “You know, I’m proud to rep Houston, but I’m not proud to rep Texan politics right now,” stated artist Lizzo throughout a keynote speech at SXSW. Artists making an look to advertise their work in the course of the pageant included Austin’s Sandra Bullock and Glen Powell to Gabby Giffords and Dolly Parton, simply to call just a few.

The start-of-the-art multi-purpose enviornment opened in April 2022 giving followers a brand new spot to observe their favourite artists and sports activities. Moody topped Billboard Magazine’s list of highest-grossing venues on this planet. The enviornment welcomed over 100,000 followers throughout Harry Styles’ six sold-out “Love On Tour” performances and hosted world-renowned names like George Strait & Willie Nelson, Justin Bieber, Eagles, Kendrick Lamar and extra.

Cyber Rodeo at Texas Gigafactory

Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk opened the doorways to the brand new manufacturing unit in Del Valle in April to fifteen,000 of his closest mates. It was an invite-only occasion bringing collectively Tesla followers from all around the world. Elon Musk, Tesla Bot, Gary Clark Jr., Harrison Ford and Bevo made an look at the event.

Jared Padalecki Crash

The Austin resident was hurt in a crash in April. The “Supernatural” and “Walker” actor wrote on Twitter “I’m so lucky to have had the best care and be surrounded by people who love me. So grateful for everyone.”

Austin stars noticed at 2022 Met Gala

The Super Bowl of trend returned to its usual night in May. Austin born stars, together with former and present Austin residents walked the purple carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute together with Ciara, Elon Musk, Tom Ford, Kacey Musgraves, Dakota Johnson, Conan Gray and Emma Stone.

Texas ties to Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial

One of probably the most talked about trials of the 12 months concerned Texas. Before actor Amber Heard bought her begin, she grew up in Manor, Texas right outside Austin. The “Aquaman” star attended St. Michael’s Catholic Academy earlier than she would later drop out of highschool. Although Elon Musk didn’t testify, the Austin resident billionaire was introduced up a number of occasions all through the trial. Heard dated Musk for practically a 12 months after her divorce with Depp in 2016.

Big enhance for Austin actor in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Tom Cruise reprised his function as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell within the ‘Top Gun’ sequel. He returns to the naval flight academy to coach a brand new class of pilots. One of them is bad-boy pilot Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin, performed by Austin native Glen Powell.

Sandra Bullock considers taking a break from appearing

“I don’t want to be beholden to anyone’s schedule other than my own,” Bullock informed The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m so burnt out. I’m so tired, and I’m so not capable of making healthy, smart decisions and I know it.” The 57-year-old actor shared ideas on the way forward for her profession whereas discussing the success of her movie “The Lost City.” Bullock’s profession contains practically 50 movies over a 35 12 months span.

Matthew McConaughey urges Congress to come back collectively on gun reform

The Uvalde native and Austin resident visited Capitol Hill to press lawmakers on gun measures following the Robb Elementary School that killed 19 kids in his hometown.

Texas college to supply new Harry Styles course

Texas State University is slated to supply “Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity” within the spring 2023 semester, according to the course professor. It’s not the one college course on a pop icon within the state. The University of Texas at Austin provided a course within the fall wanting into the massive discography of Swift.

Meryl Streep honors Robert De Niro at costly Texas Gala

Meryl Streep and movie critic Leonard Maltin joined Robert De Niro in serving to the Harry Ransom Center have a good time 65 years of labor in September. The center honored De Niro for his dedication with a brand new endowment referred to as “The De Niro Curator Film.” In 2006, De Niro donated his personal assortment of film-related supplies. The assortment contains books, scripts, costumes, interviews, pictures and videotapes.

University of Texas at Austin graduate Sumner Stroh, 23, posted a video on her social media in September claiming to have had a relationship with the Maroon 5 singer, Adam Levine.

F1 United States Grand Prix

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas all the time attracts a crowd, particularly A-list celebrities. Here’s a round-up of stars noticed within the capital metropolis for F1 weekend.

Former Texas Longhorn kicker, Cameron Dicker, was called to play for the Los Angeles Chargers throughout Week Nine and missed a Carrie Underwood live performance in Austin. It was properly value it as a result of he kicked the game-winning subject objective to assist lead the Chargers to victory in opposition to the Falcons.

At the live performance, Underwood and Kelsea Ballerini revealed the 2023 CMT Music Awards will probably be held Sunday, April 2 in Austin.