Celebrating the power of women: A star-studded event

Honoring influential women in entertainment

The upcoming Power of Women event, set for October 23 and 24, promises to be a remarkable celebration of female trailblazers in the entertainment industry. This prestigious event, in collaboration with Lifetime, will spotlight the achievements of Amy Adams, Bela Bajaria, Carol Burnett, and Zoe Saldaña. Each honoree will grace the cover of the Power of Women issue, alongside other notable women featured in the annual Women’s Impact Report.

Amy Adams: Championing foster youth

Six-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Amy Adams, known for her upcoming role in Nightbitch, will use her platform to support The RightWay Foundation. This organization is dedicated to helping foster youth in Los Angeles transition into stable adulthood through supportive housing, mental health services, employment opportunities, and community building.

Bela Bajaria: Advocating for children’s education

Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, will highlight the impactful work of Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program. This initiative focuses on improving literacy and education for girls across Asia and Africa, ensuring that children have the resources they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Carol Burnett: Funding research for brain disorders

Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony, and Grammy award-winning comedian and actor Carol Burnett, who recently appeared in Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, will discuss her support for The Hereditary Disease Foundation. This foundation is at the forefront of funding innovative research aimed at curing Huntington’s disease and other brain disorders.

Zoe Saldaña: Providing essentials for children in need

Zoe Saldaña, star of Netflix’s Emilia Pérez and Paramount+’s Lioness, will lend her voice to Baby2Baby. This organization is committed to providing basic necessities to children living in poverty, ensuring they have the essentials for a healthy and happy life.

Sarah Hyland: Receiving the first-ever Variety Courage Award

In a special segment, actor Sarah Hyland will be honored with the inaugural Variety Courage Award, presented by Purina. This award recognizes her outspoken advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. Hyland’s efforts align with Purina’s Purple Leash Program, an initiative with RedRover that aims to make domestic violence shelters pet-friendly. This program addresses the critical need for survivors to escape abuse without leaving their pets behind, a mission supported by over 50 grants to increase the number of pet-friendly shelters in the U.S.

Leslie Jones: Hosting the event

The event will be hosted by Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Leslie Jones, who recently lent her voice to Marvel’s Hit-Monkey on Hulu. Jones’ dynamic presence is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the evening.

A celebration of empowerment

“The Power of Women franchise continues to be one of our most highly anticipated events of the year. We are honored to celebrate outstanding women who continue to defy barriers and push the industry forward,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and group publisher. “We are grateful to our wonderful partners at Lifetime for their longstanding support.”

Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and head of programming at A&E, Lifetime & LMN, added, “What each of these honorees have shown us is that what we do for others is the true essence of being a powerful woman. Lifetime is honored to continue celebrating these luminaries with Variety.”

Exclusive gifts for attendees

Honorees and guests will receive exclusive, curated gift bags featuring entertainment, beauty, health, and fashion products from top brands like Sol de Janeiro, Elemis, OAUI, Bombas, Tarte Cosmetics, Supergoop!, and Barry’s.

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