Oscar nominees gathered at MPTF’s 24th Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit on Saturday, co-chaired by Pamela Abdy, Michael De Luca, Kate Hudson, and Michael B. Jordan. The event raised over $4 million to support the entertainment industry.
Hudson and Jordan Steal the Show
Kate Hudson and Michael B. Jordan shared laughs and posed arm-in-arm for photos, clearly enjoying the evening. Hudson highlighted the event’s impact, stating, ‘This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everyone’s great accomplishments, while supporting a cause that will continue to serve our community for generations to come.’
Host Committee and Key Attendees
The host committee included Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Ryan Coogler and Zinmi Coogler, Jacob Elordi, Regina Hall, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Damson Idris, Chase Infiniti, and Felicity Jones. Other notable guests featured Delroy Lindo and Nashormeh Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Wagner Moura, Stellan Skarsgård and Megan Everett-Skarsgård, Teyana Taylor, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, and Chloé Zhao.
MPTF’s Vital Role
Funds support MPTF’s services for working and retired entertainment professionals, including emergency financial aid, housing, healthcare, and more. Over the past six years, MPTF has aided during pandemics, strikes, wildfires, and personal crises. Crew members in the job-by-job economy often face challenges with rent, medical bills, and groceries.
Co-chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca noted, ‘For more than 105 years, MPTF has quietly stood by the artists, crews, and craftspeople who power this industry—in moments of crisis and need. We’re honored to serve as Co-Chairs of this incredible event.’
MPTF CEO Bob Beitcher added, ‘Our Night Before Co-Chairs, Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca said it best tonight that MPTF has quietly taken care of the people who make this industry possible—the artists, crews, dreamers, and craftspeople—in moments of crisis and in moments of need. Whether it’s housing, financial assistance, healthcare, or support during strikes and slowdowns, MPTF is there. Our generous industry supporters and incredible sponsors enable MPTF to make a lasting difference in the lives of industry workers and their families as part of our mission of taking care of our own.’
Entertainment and Sponsors
Guests enjoyed a DJ set by thirteen-time Grammy nominee Diplo and a live performance of ‘Pale, Pale Moon’ from Sinners by Brittany Howard. Presenting sponsors included City National Bank, Delta Air Lines, L’Oréal Groupe, PEOPLE with Novartis’ Your Attention Please campaign, and UCLA Health. Diamond sponsors were Apple Original Films, Dolby, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Star-Studded Guest List
Additional attendees comprised Aidan Delbos, Ali Larter, Anne Hathaway, Arden Cho, B.J. Novak, Chris Perfetti, Christopher Nolan, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, David Spade, David Alan Grier, Diane Warren, Domhnall Gleeson, Dove Cameron, François Arnaud, Gina Gershon, Grace Gummer, Hudson Williams, Jack O’Connell, Jackie Tohn, Jayme Lawson, Jon Batiste, Jon Hamm, Jonathan Daviss, Jurnee Smollett, and Karen Pittman. Others included Karolina Wydra, Kate Beckinsale, Kiernan Shipka, Krys Marshall, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle MacLachlan, Lamorne Morris, Lara Spencer, Li Jun Li, Lisa Ann Walter, Madison Chock, Madison Bailey, Marcia Gay Harden, Maria Bakalova, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Marisa Abela, Marissa Bode, Marlee Matlin, Max Greenfield, Michael Gandolfini, Misty Copeland, Natasha Rothwell, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Odessa A’zion, Omar Benson Miller, Patricia Arquette, Paul Scheer, Paul Anthony Kelly, Pauline Chalamet, Quinta Brunson, Rachel Sennott, Renate Reinsve, Rudy Pankow, Sacha Baron Cohen, Sarah Pidgeon, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tom Blyth, Tom Holland, Wayne Brady, William Stanford Davis, Wilmer Valderrama, Yvette Nicole Brown, and more.
The event featured design by Studio Komorebi and specialty food from Carmelized Productions by Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo. MPTF provides a safety net of health and social services, from childcare to aging support, for over 100 years.
