Celebrities at Variety’s Power of Women Event in NYC: PHOTOS
In this year’s Variety Power of Women event in NYC, four stars were celebrated for their work and impact in their fields. The coveted four honorees were Law & Order: Special Victims Unit powerhouse Mariska Hargitay, Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, Beth & Life star Amy Schumer and Brazilian funk superstar Anitta.
To celebrate their accomplishments, the honorees, their presenters, and many other familiar faces joined on May 2 for the NYC event.
“She’s such an inspiration,” Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine, who presented Anitta with her award, told SheKnows of the “Envolver” singer. “I’m so proud of her and everything she’s doing. I feel really honored to be here to honor her.”
“She’s such an ambassador of our country and our culture so it’s so nice to see her achieving great things so this is a really nice moment,” Marquezine continued.
To see all the must-see looks from the carpet, scroll below!
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Mariska Hargitay
Honoree Mariska Hargitay kept it chic on the carpet in this flowy black dress with a statement silver necklace.
Anitta
Brazilian superstar and honoree Anitta looked stunning in this cream-colored Jacquemus dress with sheer panels.
Amy Schumer
Honoree Amy Schumer brought some color to the carpet in this baby pink sequined dress paired with matching pointed heels.
Shonda Rhimes
Honoree Shonda Rhimes played with prints as she paired this multi-colored satin dress with a colorful landscape-inspired coat on top.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close looked elegant as ever in this all-black look comprised of a chic zipped-up blazer and tailored pants.
Avantika Vandanapu
Avantika Vandanapu looked angelic on the carpet in this plunging white flowy dress.
Bruna Marquezine
Blue Beetle star Bruna Marquezine turned heads in this cream-colored Tory Burch draped mini-dress.
Charity Lawson
Charity Lawson also opted for a flowy look in this pleated white mini-dress with a black collar.
Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa Joan Hart, who opened up to SheKnows about having her very own crying spot for her tougher days with her sons, looked beautiful in this bright blue floral dress.
Nicky Hilton
Nicky Hilton also wowed in blue in this shimmering baby blue mini-dress with feathered cuffs.
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall gave a chic twist on menswear on the carpet in this heathered gray three-piece suit.
Nabiyah Be
Speaking of suits, Daisy Jones & The Six star Nabiyah Be dared in this bright pink suit with no shirt underneath.
Chloé Lukasiak
Dance Moms alum Chloé Lukasiak also wore a suit in this chocolate brown suit with a white shirt underneath.
