At the 2025 TIME Women of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, diverse leaders from various industries including activists, film, sports, health, and entrepreneurship gathered to celebrate resilience, hope, and courage. The event marked the release of TIME’s latest list of women from around the globe fighting for equality and justice.

Actress and health advocate Olivia Munn delivered a moving speech, reflecting on her battle with breast cancer and shared a personal story illustrating life’s chaotic beauty. Fatou Baldeh, who survived female genital mutilation at a young age, emphasized the importance of combating deep-rooted attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate gender inequality. WNBA champion A’ja Wilson recognized those who have helped her and advocated for the elevation of women’s sports and equity. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, shed light on the plight of women experiencing food insecurity, while Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman, known for her commitment to working with female filmmakers, celebrated the importance of creating opportunities, protecting, and encouraging each other.

The gala concluded with a performance by jazz musician Laufey, introduced by Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. Throughout the night, the speakers toasted to the countless women and girls enduring pain and suffering, honor those who inspire them, and highlighted the importance of challenging societal norms and supporting each other’s causes.

The event was sponsored by several leading brands, showcasing their support for gender equality and the vital contributions of women worldwide.

Source: https://time.com/7225476/women-of-the-year-gala-2025-kidman-munn-baldeh-wilson-babineaux-fontenot/