Century City, CA – September 14, 2025 – Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 13th, when Emmy® Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 19th annual “Evening Before” benefit.
Co-Chaired by Uzo Aduba, Colin Farrell, Kathryn Hahn & Ethan Sandler, and Adam Scott & Naomi Scott, the annual event raised over $2 million.
“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit with Uzo, Kathryn, and Colin. MPTF has stepped up during a very challenging past few years to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support,” said co-chair Adam Scott.
Co-chair Uzo Aduba added, “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most. I’m excited to celebrate everyone’s great accomplishments while supporting a cause that helps many generations.”
Kathryn Hahn noted, “MPTF has been there for our community for over 100 years and this celebration is a great way to come together in the spirit of taking care of our own.”
Colin Farrell stated, “I’ve been involved with MPTF for many years now, and it is such an honor and a privilege to see the extraordinary work they do and the difference they make in the lives of so many, every single day. Events like ‘Evening Before’ are on the surface a chance to socialize and celebrate the industry, but more importantly, this evening is a chance for us to meet the sponsors that make MPTF’s efforts possible. Without the support of so many, the life-affirming mission of the Motion Picture and Television Fund would be impossible.”
Funds raised will help MPTF continue to provide essential support and services to working and retired entertainment industry members in need. Crew members and their families who survive in a job-by-job economy can struggle with basic needs like rent, utilities, medical bills, and groceries even in the best of times, which is where MPTF’s emergency financial services and dedicated social services team are vital to provide a lifeline to those who need it. The past five years have been especially challenging from the pandemic to the work stoppage to wildfire relief, production issues, and personal crises, and MPTF is here to help with a safety net of services.
“Once again the entertainment industry put its better nature on display at our Evening Before event, celebrating the amazing achievements of cast and crew in television and reflecting the heartfelt philanthropic generosity of its supporters,” said MPTF CEO Bob Beitcher.
The 19th Annual “Evening Before” Host Committee consisted of Lucia Aniello, Patricia Arquette, Ike Barinholtz, James Burrows, Carrie Coon & Tracy Letts, Paul W. Downs, Meghann Fahy, Walton Goggins, Stephen Graham, Brian Tyree Henry, Jason Isaacs, Janelle James, Rashida Jones, Cooper Koch, Katherine LaNasa, Britt Lower, Cristin Milioti, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Parker Posey, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen, Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson, Natasha Rothwell, Jason Segel & Kayla Radomski, Ben Stiller, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, John Wells, Noah Wyle, and Bowen Yang.
The Executive Host Committee included Ravi Ahuja, Bela Bajaria, Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, Casey Bloys, Paul Buccieri, George Cheeks, Matt Cherniss, Channing Dungey, Joe Earley, Craig Erwich, Lisa & Evan Goldberg, Megan Haller & Peter Rice, Jeffrey Hirsch, Cindy Holland, Pearlena Igbokwe, Liz Jenkins, John Landgraf, Kari Lauritzen & James Weaver, Dan McDermott, Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams, Katherine Pope, Vernon Sanders, Rob Wade, and Dana & Matt Walden.
This year’s presenting sponsors were Delta Air Lines, PEOPLE, and UCLA Health, with additional support from Diamond sponsors Apple TV+, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Among the celebrities who attended this year’s event were Awkwafina, Malin Åkerman, Vanessa Bayer, Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard, Lionel Boyce, Beau Bridges, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Quinta Brunson, Sophia Bush, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Zach Cherry, Ronny Chieng, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Stephen Colbert, Laverne Cox, Alan Cumming, Whitney Cummings, Rob Delaney, Adam DeVine, Erin Doherty, Colman Domingo, Mark Duplass, Nicholas Duvernay, Abby Elliott, Bridget Everett, Rhenzy Feliz, Nathan Fielder, Nathan Fillion, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Brett Goldstein, Tony Goldwyn, Harvey Guillén, Jeff Hiller, Robby Hoffman, Sharon Horgan, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Lalisa Manoban (Lisa), Justine Lupe, Matty Matheson, Michelle Monaghan, Julianne Nicholson, Deirdre O’Connell, Chris Perfetti, Anna Sawai, Brittany Snow, Megan Stalter, Chase Sui Wonders, Justin Theroux, Jackie Tohn, Christine Tremarco, Michael Urie, Wanda Sykes, Lisa Ann Walter, Ashley Walters, Jessica Williams, Chase Sui Wonders, Aimee Lou Wood, and many more.
The “Evening Before” was designed as a relaxed town square atmosphere by Studio Komorebi with specialty food provided by Carmelized Productions by Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo.