Original Coverage & Source Attribution: deadline.com
GLAAD is back in the Big Apple to celebrate its 2026 New York Gala, benefitting the advocacy organization’s long-running mission of improving LGBTQ representation in media.
On Friday, Margaret Cho, Frankie Grande, Meredith Marks, Jon Cryer and more were among those walking the red carpet at Cipriani 25 for the fundraiser.
Hosted by Ross Mathews, the evening featured a performance by Alex Newell and a Dolly Parton tribute from Anika Noni Rose. Ariana DeBose was on hand to present the Vito Russo Award to Oscar and Tony-winning producer Bruce Cohen.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for GLAAD Ariana DeBose attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC Margaret Cho attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC Ross Mathews attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for GLAAD Anika Noni Rose attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC Frankie Grande attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for GLAAD Peppermint attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Meredith Marks attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC Lisa Joyner and Jon Cryer attend GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC Alex Newell attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/PMC John Roberts attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
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GLAAD 2026 New York Gala — Arrivals
Image Credit: Stephanie Augello/Variety Bruce Cohen attends GLAAD’s New York Gala on Oct. 23, 2026 at Cipriani 25 in New York, New York.
