Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event took place in Beverly Hills, California on September 23. Those being honored this year are Jennifer Hudson, Pearlena Igbokwe, Melissa McCarthy and Sharon Stone. Ahead, see what these powerful women wore on the red carpet.
Queen Latifah Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Sharon Stone Getty Images
Selma Blair wearing Gwyn AFP via Getty Images
Melissa McCarthy wearing Jenny Packham AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Kamie Crawford wearing Bronx Banco Getty Images
Karen Pittman wearing Meraki Getty Images
Bryce Dallas Howard wearing Isabel Marant AFP via Getty Images
Lauren Graham wearing Heirlome AFP via Getty Images
Molly Sims wearing Monique Lhuillier AFP via Getty Images
Normani wearing Dsquared2 AFP via Getty Images
Jennifer Hudson wearing archival Vivienne Westwood AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Issa Rae wearing Casablanca Lisa O’Connor/AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Paige DeSorbo wearing Prada AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Jenna Dewan wearing Khaite Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Diane Warren Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Paula Patton AFP via Getty Images
Rylee Arnold wearing Harlowe Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Britt Stewart wearing Bronx Banco Getty Images
Jessica Belkin wearing BCBG Max Azria Lisa O’Connor/AFF-USA/Shutterstock
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