Halle Berry and Jussie Smollett were all smiles.
Halle Berry and Jussie Smollett were all smiles.
Chrysalis President and CEO Mark Loranger and event co-chair Rebecca Gayheart Dane
Chrysalis President and CEO Mark Loranger and event co-chair Rebecca Gayheart Dane
Zendaya took to the stage.
Zendaya took to the stage.
A private estate in Brentwood acted as a stunning backdrop for the soiree.
A private estate in Brentwood acted as a stunning backdrop for the soiree.
Actress Molly Sims
Actress Molly Sims
Donna Langley and Josh Lieberman
Donna Langley and Josh Lieberman
Jordan Peele and 2017 Butterfly Ball honoree Peter Cramer
Jordan Peele and 2017 Butterfly Ball honoree Peter Cramer
Chrysalis Butterfly Ball celebrates its Sweet 16 with an all-star gala.
THE PARTY An evening drizzle couldn’t damper the energy at Chrysalis, where more than 700 philanthropists gathered to support the nonprofit’s job training and placement services for L.A.’s underprivileged. THE SCENE Molly Sims and husband Scott Stuber hosted guests, including longtime supporter Russell Simmons, during the cocktail reception, while Empire’s Jussie Smollett served as emcee for the evening. Event co-chair Rebecca Gayheart Dane gave an impactful speech about the organization’s resilience, while Patricia Arquette, Zendaya and Halle Berry each introduced Spirit of Chrysalis recipients Common, Peter Cramer, and Rosetta and Balthazar Getty. THE HIGHLIGHTS Chef Curtis Stone auctioned off a rare culinary experience for $30,000, and Chrysalis client Raymond received a standing ovation following his speech sharing how the organization has saved his life. Though Berry beamed while introducing Cramer, it was the actress who received the surprise honor of being serenaded with a freestyle rap by none other than Common that brought down the house. -Shontel Horne
Photos by Alberto E. Rodriguez and Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
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