Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lawrence were among the attendees at The Hollywood Reporter's 2024 Women in Entertainment Gala. The event, presented by Lifetime and supported by various sponsors and partners, celebrated influential women in the entertainment industry.
Adele delivered a raunchy yet empowering speech at The Hollywood Reporter's Women In Entertainment breakfast, where she was honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award. The singer thanked the women in her life and the industry for paving the way to her success, reflecting on motherhood and rejecting the idea of constantly needing to be relevant. Adele also praised the sacrifices made by the women before her, stating that it is because of them that she has the right to be the boss at home and at work.
Adele, the Grammy-winning singer, reveals her down-to-earth nature as she embraces her role as a "class mom" for her son's school and expresses her desire to be of service to others. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Adele humbly acknowledges her receipt of the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award and her inclusion among past honorees such as Oprah Winfrey and Barbra Streisand. She also discusses her involvement with her son's school community and her passion for making food for school events. Additionally, Adele shares her commitment to mentoring up-and-coming singers, offering them advice and support that she never received herself.
Actress Anne Hathaway revealed that she was once told her career would decline sharply before she turned 40, but she is proud to see more women having successful careers later in life. Hathaway, who quit drinking in her 30s, emphasized the importance of being clear about her intentions and trusting her sincerity. She also expressed her ambition to continue pursuing her goals and dreams, aiming to "ultramarathon" her career. Hathaway shared that she has learned to separate her work and personal life, recognizing the needs of her family and children. She does not link her family's success solely to her acting career but acknowledges the beautiful way they serve each other through her.
Katie Holmes confirmed that there have been discussions about rebooting "Dawson's Creek," but she's not sure if it would work in today's world. During an interview at Cannes, Holmes also discussed her career as an actor, writer, and director, and her passion for filmmaking. She revealed that she is already working on her fourth film as a director and will not act in it. Holmes also noted the positive evolution of women in entertainment and expressed her desire to do a comedy.