Photos: Rita Moreno, Angela Bassett & More Attend TIME's Second Annual Women of the Year Gala
The gala recognized 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world, which debuted on March 2.
TIME held its star-studded second annual TIME Women of the Year Gala yesterday, International Women's Day, to celebrate the honorees of this year's TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world, which debuted on March 2.
Honorees in attendance included Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Quinta Brunson, Megan Rapinoe, Ramla Ali, Masih Alinejad, Olena Shevchenko, Ayisha Saddiqa,Verónica Cruz Sánchez and Phoebe Bridgers, who was also the night's special guest musical performance.
TIME selected this year's leaders based on their significant impact in their respective communities and fields, ranging from activism and government to sports and the arts, with many having faced immense challenges that inspired them to push for change.
The Gala took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills and TIME CEO Jessica Sibley welcomed guests and honorees and following the passionate honoree speeches, honoree and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers took the stage to perform two of her hit songs Kyoto and Emily I'm Sorry.
In addition to the honorees, the star-studded 2nd annual Gala attendees included Rita Moreno, Anita Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Yvonne Orji, Courtney B. Vance, Li Jun Li, Olivia Culpo, Brooke Shields, Kat Graham, Rickey Thompson, Rupi Kaur, Crime Junkie host Ashley Flowers, Nicole Avant, Higher Ground Head of Film and TV Tonia Davis, and Essence CEO Carolina Wanga.
The event was presented by P&G and supporting partner FIJI Water.
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TIME
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