Hollywood stars come out for DIFF charity gala

Eva Longoria Bastón, Melanie Griffith, Will Poulter, Luke Hemsworth, Jeffrey Wright, Anastacia and Andie MacDowell joined forces in Dubai Monday night for the glamorous charity fundraiser “The Global Gift Gala”, which was hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and UAE-based philanthropic organization, Dubai Cares at the Four Seasons Hotel during the 13th edition of the festival.
Two awards were given throughout the night. The Global Gift Humanitarian Award was awarded to Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe winning Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith. Owner and vice president of Apparel Group, Sima Ved was presented with The Global Gift Philantropreneur Award.
Hosted by Tom Urqhart, guests were entertained with an exclusive lineup of performances from stars.
A Sarah Jessica Parker experience that offered supporters the chance to have a shoe in her next collection named after them, fly to New York for the launch and meet SJP herself was auctioned off for $17,000; a unique Pablo Picasso Book of Drawings and Writings signed by Picasso was auctioned off for $28,000 and was purchased by Melanie Griffith; Eva Longoria Bastón offered supporters the chance to join her in Paris in May at the Four Seasons George V and celebrity chef, Gary Rhodes offered supporters a dining experience with him and 20 of their friends.
Longoria commented on the evening, “Dubai has a really special place in my heart and I love coming back year after year to this event with the Dubai International Film Festival and Dubai Cares. Last night was great, empowerment of women took center stage and we think everyone had a great time. Most importantly we raised lots of funds for the foundations which is why we are here!”

Source: Arab News