Gabrielle Union reveals new role as 2026 Global Ambassador Gabrielle Union has transitioned into a significant new role that extends beyond her Hollywood career. Just five days after being named Jhpiego’s 2026 Global Ambassador, the actress, producer, and author has solidified her commitment to global maternal health advocacy. The appointment, announced on March 20, 2026, at the Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala in Beverly Hills, marks a pivotal step in her long-standing efforts to address women’s health and healthcare equity worldwide. Union’s role as Jhpiego’s Global Ambassador underscores her dedication to advancing maternal care, safe surgery, and access to lifesaving medical services for underserved communities. Jhpiego, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins, focuses on improving maternal and newborn health through initiatives like prenatal care, infection prevention, and emergency obstetric services in low-resource regions. Union’s partnership with the organization aligns with her personal advocacy, which includes candid discussions about reproductive health challenges and her experiences as a woman navigating medical decisions. The gala event, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, brought together Hollywood figures and global health leaders to celebrate Union’s appointment and Jhpiego’s mission. Attendees included notable figures such as Soledad O’Brien, Brad Raymond, and Caroline Roan, highlighting the intersection of entertainment and humanitarian work. Union’s presence in an Altuzarra gown, styled by Thomas Christos, symbolized the blend of glamour and purpose that defined the evening. Union’s advocacy spans decades, with a focus on reproductive rights, healthcare equity, and the unique challenges faced by women of color.#beverly_hills_hotel #gabrielle_union #jhpiego #laughter_is_the_best_medicine_gala #soledad_obrien
Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner Draws Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp The 17th annual Chanel pre-Oscar dinner, hosted by Charles Finch at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, brought together a star-studded gathering of Oscar nominees, actors, musicians, directors, producers, and writers on the eve of the Academy Awards. The event featured fine dining, fashion showcases, and lively mingling among Hollywood’s elite. Guests arrived to enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres such as tuna tartare, caviar puffs, and pigs in a blanket, accompanied by cocktails, before settling in for dinner. The evening highlighted Chanel’s longstanding connection to cinema, a legacy rooted in its founder Gabrielle Chanel’s collaborations with pioneering filmmakers. Attendees, including Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp, Gracie Abrams, and Sarah Pidgeon, showcased the brand’s latest collections, with Kidman making a striking entrance in a white knot silk organza embroidered jacket and skirt. Rose Byrne, dressed in a black embroidered silk satin dress with feather embellishments, and her husband Bobby Canavale also drew attention. The event’s host, Charles Finch, opened the evening with a speech during the cocktail hour, reflecting on the 17-year tradition of celebrating film. He acknowledged Chanel’s role in the event, thanked attendees, and humorously shared his experience of enduring a kidney stone attack the day before. Finch also mentioned his current film project, Custom of the Country, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Sydney Sweeney, which explores themes of societal ambition. He paid tribute to the industry’s history, recalling collaborations with icons like Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel, and emphasized the joy of gathering for the event.#nicole_kidman #chanel #lily_rose_depp #charles_finch #beverly_hills_hotel
