Variety’s 2016 Power of Women New York
In its 2016 Power of Women New York issue, Variety honors five women who are using their clout to bring attention to worthy causes. The honorees: Misty Copeland, Megyn Kelly, Julianne Moore, Lupita…
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Mariska Hargitay to Receive Karma Award at Power of Women NY
It's imperative to envision a world where women can feel safe, says Mariska Hargitay. Inspired by her role on NBC's hit "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," she created the Joyful Heart Foundation to…
Megyn Kelly Shines a Light on Child Abuse Nonprofit
Megyn Kelly is one of Variety’s Power of Women New York honorees. For profiles on more of the honorees, click here. Megyn Kelly is disgusted by the statistics on child abuse in the United States…
Oprah: ‘Empire’ Has Opened the Door for TV Diversity
Oprah Winfrey sits down with Variety to discuss the lack of diversity in Hollywood and how certain filmmakers and projects like “Empire” are changing the industry.
Salma Hayek’s Powerful Message to Hollywood: ‘We’re Not Going Away at 30’
Salma Hayek Pinault blasted the ever-growing Hollywood gender gap in a stirring speech at Variety's Power of Women luncheon presented by Lifetime on Friday at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons.
Anna Kendrick: ‘Diversity Is Beautiful’
"Pitch Perfect" star Anna Kendrick was recognized for her work with the Trevor Project, providing crisis intervention and suicide services to LGBTQ teens, at Friday’s Variety Power of Women luncheon…
Oprah’s Tearful Speech at Power of Women
Oprah Winfrey, recognized for her charity work with the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation, was the only one to receive a standing ovation at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon presented by…
Oprah Tearfully Empowers Women to Help Others at Variety’s Power of Women
Oprah Winfrey, who was selected this year as a Variety Power of Women honoree along with Salma Hayek Pinault, Anna Kendrick, Gwyneth Paltrow and YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, brought down the house at…
Gwyneth Paltrow Says Industry Discouraged Women From Being ‘Ambitious’
Although there’s still a long way to go, Gwyneth Paltrow said Hollywood is finally on the verge of creating a new archetype for women who can be both maternal and sexual. Paltrow said at Variety‘s…
Salma Hayek Blasts Hollywood Sexism at Variety Event: ‘We’re Not Going Away at 30’
Salma Hayek Pinault blasted the ever-growing Hollywood gender gap in a stirring speech at Variety‘s Power of Women luncheon presented by Lifetime on Friday at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons. “We…
YouTube CEO Unites Hollywood, Silicon Valley at Power of Women Luncheon
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki was honored for her work with the educational charity Room to Read at Friday’s Variety Power of Women presented by Lifetime.
