Among the largest names in leisure received all dolled up on Sunday, Nov. 9 to attend the Baby2Baby Gala on the Pacific Design Middle in West Hollywood.
The annual fundraiser, which raises cash for moms and youngsters residing in poverty, selected Serena Williams as this yr’s honoree, having chosen celebs reminiscent of Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Salma Hayek Pinault in years prior.
Williams was offered with the Giving Tree Award in recognition of her advocacy for maternal well being, with Alicia Keys available to current the famous person athlete together with her award. Her longtime mates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle additionally made a uncommon public look to assist her, taking photos alongside their pal as a present of assist for such an enormous second.
The night additionally featured a particular efficiency by Ludacris, together with Ciara, Jessica Alba, Julie Bowen, Kerry Washington, Malin Akerman and Olivia Munn serving as presenters.
During the last 14 years, Baby2Baby has offered over half a billion important gadgets, together with diapers, components and clothes, to youngsters residing in poverty throughout the nation, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The group additionally performed their half following the L.A. fires, with Co-CEO Norah Weinstein revealing they distributed over 31 million emergency provides to affected households.
“These fires have reminded us by no means to presume who wants assist,” she mentioned in the course of the occasion this weekend. “We’re serving youngsters from throughout socioeconomic traces: households who have been already residing in poverty even earlier than the fires, who are actually pressured to reside in shelters, vehicles and with kinfolk of their overcrowded residences.”
Weinstein went on to announce that they’re constructing a brand new nationwide Baby2Baby headquarters and warehouse in Santa Monica that may function the group’s everlasting dwelling starting in 2027.
Co-CEO Kelly Sawyer Patricof spoke in regards to the $9 million grant they obtained from the state of New York, which they may use to offer important postpartum gadgets to all 100,000 moms giving delivery on Medicaid throughout the state subsequent yr.
“Psychological well being is now the main reason behind maternal mortality on this nation, and the aim of this program is to handle the psychological well being struggles of latest mothers who can’t afford the essential gadgets that they desperately want for his or her infants,” she mentioned.
Celebs make their technique to the gala yearly to assist the great trigger, placing on their finest appears to be like to have fun the work Baby2Baby has performed over the course of the final yr.
Ayesha Curry, Tyler Perry, and Vanessa Bryant all attended the occasion on Sunday, with Natalia Bryant by her mother’s aspect for the festivities.
Whitney Alford, Kendrick Lamar’s spouse, was additionally on the gala, making a uncommon public look.
Lizzo and her longtime boyfriend, Myke Wright, additionally stepped out for the occasion, flashing enormous smiles as they posed collectively on the crimson carpet.
Taylor Rooks wore a surprising, off-the-shoulder robe for the event.
Lauren London additionally made a uncommon public look for the occasion, protecting her look easy and chic.
Jeannie Mai made a press release in a structured yellow gown.
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