Celebrating the Power of Women: Los Angeles 2023
Updated: Sep 2
Honoring Trailblazers in Entertainment
Variety has announced the presenters for this year’s Power of Women: Los Angeles issue and event, taking place on Wednesday, October 29 in Beverly Hills. This exciting event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees. Each honoree will grace the cover of the issue, alongside the accomplished women featured in the annual Women’s Impact Report. This report highlights leaders in the entertainment industry.
Presenters and Honorees
The presenters for this year’s event include some of the most iconic figures in Hollywood. Academy Award-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda will present to honoree Wanda Sykes. Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer will honor Kate Hudson. Award-winning actress, producer, director, and activist Eva Longoria will present to Nicole Scherzinger. Additionally, Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Melanie Griffith will present to Jamie Lee Curtis. Finally, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Stone will present to honoree Sydney Sweeney.
This year’s Power of Women honorees are a remarkable group. They include:
Jamie Lee Curtis, an Oscar and Emmy Award-winning actress, supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Kate Hudson, an Academy Award-nominated actress and Golden Globe winner, supporting the World Food Programme (WFP).
Nicole Scherzinger, a Tony Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and frontwoman for The Pussycat Dolls, supporting Special Olympics.
Wanda Sykes, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actress, supporting the Ruth Ellis Center.
Sydney Sweeney, an Emmy-nominated actress and producer, supporting the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Special Recognition
Variety will also honor Aly Raisman, a World Champion gymnast and activist, with the Variety Courage Award, presented by Purina. This award recognizes her powerful advocacy and leadership on behalf of survivors of abuse. Aly shows how the unconditional love of a pet can be part of the healing journey. This recognition aligns closely with Purina’s Purple Leash Project, a partnership with nonprofit RedRover. This initiative works to support domestic violence survivors by creating more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the country. Jordan Chiles, another World Champion gymnast, will present the award to Raisman.
Event Details
The event will be hosted by actress, comedian, writer, and author Iliza Shlesinger. She recently debuted her latest stand-up special, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, on Prime Video. Currently, she’s touring the world with her highly anticipated “Iliza! Live Tour.”
Lifetime is the Presenting Partner of the event, while Purina is the Premier Partner. Mattel is an Official Partner and will host a branded activation with special gifting for attendees.
Exclusive Gift Bags
Honorees and guests will receive exclusive, curated gift bags filled with entertainment, beauty, health, and fashion products. Companies like Barry’s, Tarte Cosmetics, The Honest Company, YSE Beauty by Molly Sims, and Saint Jane Beauty will contribute to these fabulous gift bags.
About Variety
Variety is the #1 entertainment news brand. Established in 1905, it’s now celebrating 120 years of award-winning breaking news reporting. With insightful award-season coverage and must-read feature spotlights, Variety remains the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. It’s read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, executive-level professionals, and decision-makers. The multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, data, events, and summits. Variety is the vital read in every entertainment capital. For more information, please visit www.variety.com.
About Lifetime
Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women. It’s dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming, including award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series, and breakout non-fiction series and documentaries. Lifetime has a strong legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that matter to women. Initiatives like Stop Breast Cancer for Life and Stop Violence Against Women showcase this commitment.
About Purina
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives through scientifically based nutritional innovations. They manufacture some of the world’s most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies, and Tidy Cats. With over 11,000 U.S. associates, Purina takes pride in their trusted pet food, treat, and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year. Nearly 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure their commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.
Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that help keep people and pets together, as well as those that support communities and the environment. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health, and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news.
About RedRover
Since 1987, RedRover has focused on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond. They provide emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education. To learn how RedRover is creating a more compassionate world, visit RedRover.org.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company. They own one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. Mattel engages consumers and fans through franchise brands like Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, and Barney®. Their offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital experiences, and live events. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel has empowered generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit them at mattel.com.
About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at the forefront of pediatric medicine. It’s the largest provider of hospital care for children in California. Since its founding in 1901, CHLA has delivered a level of pediatric care that ranks among the best in the world. Ranked one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, CHLA provides comprehensive and compassionate care to one of the largest and most diverse pediatric patient populations in the country. The hospital is the top-ranked children’s hospital in California and the Pacific U.S. region for 2024–25. As a leader in pediatric research, CHLA is among the top 10 children’s hospitals for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supports the full continuum of research, translating scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients around the globe. As a pediatric academic medical center, CHLA is also home to one of the largest graduate education programs for pediatricians in the United States. Their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities is evident in CHLA’s efforts to enhance health education and literacy, introduce more people to careers in health care, and fight food insecurity. To learn more, follow CHLA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, and visit CHLA.org.
About the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. They save lives in emergencies and use food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Learn more at WFP.org.
About Special Olympics
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global sports movement. They aim to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. Through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership, they foster acceptance of all people. With more than 4.6 million athletes and Unified Sports® partners, and over one million coaches and volunteers in more than 200 countries, Special Olympics offers over 30 Olympic-type sports and delivers more than 60,000 events and competitions each year. Engage with them on X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.
About Ruth Ellis Center
The Ruth Ellis Center has established a national reputation for quality and innovation. They provide trauma-informed services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color. Their mission is to create opportunities for LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future. The Center envisions a world where LGBTQ+ individuals are safe and supported, no matter where they go.
About National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence provides training, consulting, and advocacy to support advances in preventing and intervening to stop domestic and sexual violence. They work with local, state, national, and international community-based groups, governments, and allied professionals. Their motto is “Share What you Have, Ask for what you Need.” They gather examples of training tools, such as Power and Control Wheels, providing personalized consulting services, including with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). They advocate for effective public policies to support those who can help end violence. They are proud of their efforts to develop and pass the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and subsequent Congressional reauthorizations, as well as leading the Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence. Website, Facebook, LinkedIn.
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