"MPTF's Pre-Emmys Gala Raises $2.5 Million Featuring A-List Nominees"

Good occasions have been had and tens of millions have been raised at MPTF‘s 18th annual Evening Before fundraiser.

The starry occasion, held at Century Park in Los Angeles on Saturday night time, raked in $2.5 million to help the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s applications and companies on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills whereas internet hosting a who’s who of Emmy nominees, winners and A-list Hollywood insiders on the eve of TV’s greatest night time. Century Park was reimagined as a “relaxed town square” by Studio Komorebi full with carnival video games and meals stations with a menu supplied by L.A. meals stars Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo and their Carmelized Prods.

A protracted record of stars rubbed shoulders with Evening Before co-chairs Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Those on the scene included Eric André, Awkwafina, Justin Baldoni, Alex Borstein, Alison Brie, Quinta Brunson, Nicola Coughlan, Alan Cumming, Laura Dern, Ayo Edebiri, Nikki Glaser, Brett Goldstein, Max Greenfield, Alana Haim, Glenn Howerton, Brendan Hunt, Devery Jacobs, Joshua Jackson, Allison Janney, Keegan-Michael Key, Aja Naomi King, Nick Kroll, Michelle Monaghan, Annie Murphy, Lily Rabe, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sam Richardson, Adam Scott, Rachel Sennott, Andrew Scott, Morgan Spector, Christian Slater, Juno Temple, Jesse Williams, Tyler James Williams and extra.

“Against the backdrop of an industry struggling to get back on its feet, this second Evening Before in 2024 didn’t lack for anything,” supplied MPTF CEO Bob Beitcher, referencing the second Emmys weekend of the yr following January’s delayed celebration as a result of guild strikes. “The show of industry solidarity and support was remarkable and the Evening Before event was another great night for our entertainment community and MPTF.”

Added Fargo nominee Hamm: “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most. I’m excited to celebrate everyone’s great accomplishments while supporting a cause that helps many generations.”

Presenting sponsors included Delta Air Lines, Penske Media Corporation (The Hollywood Reporter’s mum or dad firm), People and UCLA Health, with extra help from Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery.