Sharon Stone and Jennifer Hudson Owned Variety's Power of Women Night
Jennifer Hudson honored Dolly Parton, Sharon Stone brought the house down and Issa Rae got real at Variety's Power of Women.
On a typical Wednesday night in Hollywood, a group of influential women gathered at the Beverly Hills Hotel for Variety's annual Power of Women event. The evening honored Sharon Stone, Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Hudson, and others for their work and advocacy in the entertainment industry.
Host Iliza Shlesinger welcomed the guests, including Stone, who was seated at their table. Hudson warmed up the audience before performing a moving rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You." The event, presented by Lifetime, recognized women leading the industry and championing causes.
Pearlena Igbokwe of NBCUniversal highlighted A Better Chance, an organization that provides high-achieving students of color with access to better education. Paige DeSorbo of Summer House was honored for her openness about overcoming an abusive relationship and for championing the Purina Purple Leash Project, which partners with RedRover to support domestic abuse survivors and expand pet-friendly shelters.
Jennifer Hudson closed the night, emphasizing her foundation's mission to highlight positive stories and the power of women to change the world.
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