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Time hosted its second annual women of the year gala last night. The star-studded event celebrated 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world. Check out a gallery from the event, which included VIP guests like Angela Bassett, Quinta Brunson, Phoebe Bridgers, Cate Blanchett and more.

The notable publication held its second annual Time Women of the Year gala yesterday (Mar. 8) on International Women’s Day. The event celebrated the honorees of this year’s TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world, which debuted on March 2.

Honorees in attendance included Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Quinta Brunson, Megan Rapinoe, Ramla Ali, Masih Alinejad, Olena Shevchenko, Ayisha Saddiqa,Verónica Cruz Sánchez and Phoebe Bridgers, who was also the night’s special guest musical performance.

Time selected this year’s leaders based on their significant impact in their respective communities and fields, ranging from activism and government to sports and the arts, with many having faced immense challenges that inspired them to push for change.

The Gala took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills and Time CEO Jessica Sibley welcomed guests and honorees and following the passionate honoree speeches, honoree and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers took the stage to perform two of her hit songs “Kyotoand “Emily I’m Sorry.”

In addition to the honorees, the celebrity filled Gala attendees included Rita Moreno, Anita Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Yvonne Orji, Courtney B. Vance, Li Jun Li, Olivia Culpo, Brooke Shields, Kat Graham, Rickey Thompson, Rupi Kaur, Crime Junkie host Ashley Flowers, Nicole Avant, Higher Ground Head of Film and TV Tonia Davis, and Essence CEO Carolina Wanga.

The event was presented by P&G and supporting partner FIJI Water.

Check out photos from the beautiful event below:

Time’s Second Annual Women of the Year Gala Was A Star-Studded Event [Gallery]  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. Time’s 2023 Women of the Year

Time's 2023 Women of the Year Source:Getty

2. Angela Bassett Being Embraced With Love

Angela Bassett Being Embraced With Love Source:Getty

3. Yvonne Orji Is All Smiles

Yvonne Orji Is All Smiles Source:Getty

4. The Ladies Were Suited

The Ladies Were Suited Source:Getty

5. A Beauty Indeed

A Beauty Indeed Source:Getty

6. Slay Rickey

Slay Rickey Source:Getty

7. Just Flawless Execution Across the Board

Just Flawless Execution Across the Board Source:Getty

8. Time Women of the Year 2023

Time Women of the Year 2023 Source:Getty

Images from Time’s Women of the Year Second Annual Gala time,women of the year

9. Back to the Looks!

Back to the Looks! Source:Getty

10. Women Supporting Women

Women Supporting Women Source:Getty

11. The Women of the Year

The Women of the Year Source:Getty

12. More Hugs Please

More Hugs Please Source:Getty

13. Power Suit

Power Suit Source:Getty

14. The Women Had Something To Say

The Women Had Something To Say Source:Getty

15. Quinta Brunson Is A Gem

Quinta Brunson Is A Gem Source:Getty

16. Cheers Ladies

Cheers Ladies Source:Getty

17. Speeches Galore

Speeches Galore Source:Getty

18. Women of the Year

Women of the Year Source:Getty

19. Power to Women

Power to Women Source:Getty

20. The Ladies Had A Time Last Night

The Ladies Had A Time Last Night Source:Getty

21. Rare Holly Robinson Pete Sighting

Rare Holly Robinson Pete Sighting Source:Getty

22. Surely, Quinta’s Speech Was Inspiring & Entertaining

Surely, Quinta's Speech Was Inspiring & Entertaining Source:Getty

23. Elegance & Class

Elegance & Class Source:Getty

24. The Love Was Real

The Love Was Real Source:Getty

25. Women Steppin’ Out

Women Steppin' Out Source:Getty

26. Vibrance & Beauty

Vibrance & Beauty Source:Getty

27. Star Studded Event

Star Studded Event Source:Getty

28. Effortless Slay

Effortless Slay Source:Getty

29. We’re Not Over the Looks

We're Not Over the Looks Source:Getty

30. A Performance For the Ages

A Performance For the Ages Source:Getty

31. Showered With Praise

Showered With Praise Source:Getty

32. A Class Act

A Class Act Source:Getty

33. Hollywood’s Finest

Hollywood's Finest Source:Getty

34. Black Women Are Everything

Black Women Are Everything Source:Getty

35. Tiffany x Angela, That’s A Beautiful Sight

Tiffany x Angela, That's A Beautiful Sight Source:Getty

36. You Deserve, Quinta!

You Deserve, Quinta! Source:Getty

37. As Do You, Mrs. Angela!

As Do You, Mrs. Angela! Source:Getty

38. More of This!

More of This! Source:Getty

39. All the Honorees

All the Honorees Source:Getty