The Golden Globe Foundation’s support of underrepresented communities was acknowledged at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday morning. The Foundation supports the Women In Entertainment Mentorship Program which was launched with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles in 2008. Approximately 30 high school juniors and seniors participating in the program were in attendance, sitting alongside members of THR’s Women In Entertainment Power 100, including Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington and Nikki Glaser.
Four full-ride university scholarships, amounting to a value of more than $1 million, were awarded to high school seniors currently participating in the Women in Entertainment Mentorship Program, which pairs some of the brightest high school girls from underserved communities in Los Angeles with some of the most powerful female executives in film and TV.
600 industry leaders and VIPs attended the event, which coincided with the release of THR’s highly anticipated Women in Entertainment issue, which highlights the Power 100, a list of the most powerful female executives and talent in entertainment. Nicole Kidman was honored with the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, paying tribute to her mentors, including her Mother, in her acceptance speech. Selena Gomez was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award, calling for equity and representation in her remarks.
Kerry Washington, who received the Equity in Entertainment award last year, announced the final two scholarships of the morning and acknowledged The Golden Globe Foundation and WME for its support of the mentorship program. The Golden Globe Foundation continues its generous support with its multiyear grant of $50,000 annually through 2025 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles to support the mentorship program’s general scholarship fund. “The Hollywood Reporter‘s Women In Entertainment Mentorship Program is a magnificent initiative that empowers the next generation of women in our industry,” said Henry Arnaud, president of the Golden Globe Foundation. “Golden Globe Foundation congratulates WIE on 15 incredible years and is delighted to continue its support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles by funding college scholarships.”
Read full coverage of the event at hollywoodreporter.com.
