Stars Shine at MPTF’s 24th Annual Night Before Benefit
Oscar nominees and industry leaders 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 entertainment industry members.
Hudson and Jordan Steal the Show
Kate Hudson and Michael B. Jordan appeared joyful, laughing arm-in-arm during numerous photo opportunities. 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.’
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. Additional attendees 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 in the Industry
Funds support MPTF’s essential services for working and retired entertainment professionals, including emergency financial aid, case management, and social services. Over the past six years, MPTF has aided during pandemics, strikes, wildfires, and personal crises. Crew members often face challenges with rent, mortgages, medical bills, and groceries in a job-by-job economy.
Co-chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca emphasized, ‘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 said it best: MPTF has quietly taken care of the people who make this industry possible—the artists, crews, dreamers, and craftspeople—in moments of crisis and 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.’
Sponsors, Entertainment, and Guests
Presenting sponsors included City National Bank, Delta Air Lines, L’Oréal Groupe, PEOPLE in partnership with Novartis’ Your Attention Please campaign, and UCLA Health. Diamond sponsors were Apple Original Films, Dolby, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Guests enjoyed a DJ set by 13-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Diplo, plus a live performance of ‘Pale, Pale Moon’ from Sinners by Brittany Howard.
Other celebrities spotted included 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. Further attendees comprised 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, designed by Studio Komorebi, featured specialty food from Carmelized Productions by Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo. MPTF provides a safety net of health and social services, from childcare to dignified aging, for over 100 years through industry generosity. Learn more at mptf.com.
