Tamera Mowry-Housley
Hosted the Evening Celebrating Women in Media
Winners & Presenters Included Jane
Fonda, Kristen Wiig, Maria
Shriver,
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Phylicia
Rashad, Natalie Morales,
Sheryl Underwood, Yvette Nicole Brown, Mayan Lopez, and Many
More!
Rachel
Platten's Performance Captivated Audiences
LOS
ANGELES, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 49th
Annual Gracie Awards, hosted by the Alliance for Women in
Media Foundation (AWMF), illuminated the evening with a captivating
celebration of women in media at the esteemed Beverly Wilshire
Hotel. The event, hosted by Tamera
Mowry-Housley, commemorated the remarkable achievements
of women across various media platforms, acknowledging their
invaluable contributions to storytelling and cultural
transformation.
This year's theme was centered on "Feminine Strength, both Large
and Small," highlighting impactful actions resonating on various
scales. Among the distinguished honorees was Carol Burnett, a trailblazing figure known
for her groundbreaking roles and whose impact spans decades and
resonates with audiences of all ages. Burnett was bestowed with the
prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by
castmate of Palm Royale, Kristen
Wiig.
The Gracie Awards Gala embodies AWMF's commitment to supporting
women in media through charitable endeavors, educational programs,
and scholarship initiatives. By investing in these initiatives,
AWMF continues to empower women and cultivate leadership
opportunities across the industry. The winners of this year's
Gracie Awards embody the spirit and courage exemplified by
Gracie Allen, and they serve as a
reminder of the invaluable contributions women make in shaping our
media landscape.
Winners and presenters included influential figures such as
Jane Fonda, Natalie Morales, Sheryl
Underwood, Yvette Nicole
Brown, Mayan Lopez, Melissa
Peterman, Emma Kenney,
Danielle Pinnock, Amanda Kloots, Lauren E.
Banks, Sharon Carpenter,
Allison Holker, Christina Elmore, Kim
Fields, Betsy Brandt,
Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and Amy Chozick. Attendees include Maria Shriver,
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Phylicia
Rashad, Garcelle Beauvais,
Mary McDonnell, Mariana van Zeller, and more. The audience
was captivated by a special musical performance of "Girls" by
Rachel Platten. Raegan Revord lent her support as the Gracie
Awards' Digital Impact Ambassador, while Vicangelo Bulluck
executed the evening as executive producer.
NOTABLE MOMENTS
- Tamera Mowry-Housley
started the show by saying, "We are living in historic times and
our voices are needed to stand up for our rights. Infusing our
collective feminine strength into media, we can change attitudes,
empower audiences, and create productions that speak to us, for
us."
- While presenting to Carol
Burnett, Kristen Wiig
humorously expressed her admiration, stating, "Personally, it is
surreal for me to be here, to even know you… because you have been
such an inspiration." Reflecting on her childhood watching the
Carol Burnett Show, Wiig credited Burnett with planting the
creative seeds that grew her love for sketch comedy. She
affectionately joked, "So Carol, in many ways it's like you're my
oldest friend, but also you ARE my oldest friend." Wiig continued,
"It's been an absolute honor and joy to work alongside you, Carol,
in Palm Royale. And I mean this, no one plays coma patient
like you."
- During her acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement
Award, Carol Burnett
playfully remarked, "I was unfortunately (believe it or not!) too
young to have met the legendary Gracie
Allen, who is the inspiration for these awards, but I think
we might have had a lot in common and her iconic work as an artist
paved the way for all the women who came after her, including
me.".
- Jane Fonda, before
introducing Maria Shriver (Conversations Above the Noise
with Maria, Best Online Video Host), articulated, "I made my
first movie in 1949, and there were no women on the set. We, women,
experience things differently–war, peace, famine. If you don't have
our voices in the arts, you're not getting the whole story. It
doesn't just hurt us; it hurts men because they only get half the
side."
- Maria Shriver reflected on her journey in media, from
intern to media entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of
women's voices in today's media landscape. She underscored the
responsibility each individual holds in using their platform
wisely, stating, "Today everyone seems to have a platform but not
everyone is responsible with it." Shriver expressed gratitude for
the Gracie Award, highlighting the importance of producing
meaningful content that makes a difference in shaping public
discourse and acknowledging the women who paved the way for
her.
- Abby Wambach joined
Glennon Doyle on stage where
Doyle's acceptance speech (Best Lifestyle Podcast
Co-host/Ensemble, "We Can Do Hard Things") highlighted the
importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Sharing her sister's
story of early cancer detection through persistent advocacy,
"Because of our conditioning it's hard to advocate on behalf of
ourselves but I assure you that my sister's self-advocacy is the
greatest act of love and service she's ever done for the world.
When she saved herself she saved the life of her children's mother,
her husband's wife, our parent's daughter - our sister. She saved
so many of us when she saved herself."
- Garcelle Beauvais
expressed deep gratitude for the recognition of her film, "Black
Girls Missing" (Made for Television Movie). Beauvais emphasized the
film's mission to shed light on the critical issue of missing black
and brown individuals, striving to ensure their visibility and
voices are heard, "Shedding light when black and brown people go
missing has been our mission with this movie. We want to be seen
and heard!"
- Lauren Book, Florida Senate Minority Leader and
survivor of child sexual abuse, shared her mission to prevent abuse
through the Lauren's Kids Foundation, stating, "Today, standing on
this stage, knowing we are educating millions of kids every single
year... Teaching personal safety from a place of fun and not fear."
Expressing gratitude to the Gracie Awards for recognizing their
work, Book emphasized the importance of collective action in
creating a safer future for children, urging support for their
cause at LaurensKids.org.
Below, please find links to access house footage, which includes
b-roll of arrivals; interviews with honorees and presenters; clips
from the ceremony; and more.
Video Credit – Getty Images Video:
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Media Foundation
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For a complete list of award recipients and honorable mentions,
please visit allwomeninmedia.org. Local and student award
recipients will be honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on
June 18 at Cipriani's in NYC.
About The Gracie Awards
The Gracie Awards is the
largest fundraiser of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
which advances women in media through educational programs and
scholarships. The Gracie Awards honors exemplary programming and
individual talent created by, for, and about women. The Alliance
for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint
initiatives with the Emma Bowen Foundation, the National
Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NCTA - The Internet &
Television Association and other organizations philosophically
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