A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 27th, 2016 for the 14th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF.
Funds raised during the now-legendary evening will be used to support MPTF in providing social services, financial assistance, a renowned retirement community and innovative programs for seniors and those who care for them. The organization, which is now celebrating its 95th Anniversary, impacts thousands of people each year who have committed their lives to a career in entertainment. The annual event raised $5.2 million, totaling just over $70 million in the event’s history.
The 2016 host committee included a lineup of the industry’s most elite talent, including Amy Adams& Darren Le Gallo, Ben Affleck, Tanya Haden Black & Jack Black, Cate Blanchett& Andrew Upton, Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg, Jessica Chastain, Amal& George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Luciana & Matt Damon, Viola Davis& Julius Tennon, Robin Dearden & Bryan Cranston, Jenna Dewan Tatum& Channing Tatum, Leonardo DiCaprio, Deborra-Lee Furness & Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, Julianne Moore& Bart Freundlich, Hannah & Eddie Redmayne, Sunrise & Mark Ruffalo, Jada Pinkett Smith& Will Smith, Octavia Spencer, Alicia Vikander, Pauletta & Denzel Washington, Rita Wilson& Tom Hanks, Kate Winslet, and Reese Witherspoon& Jim Toth.
