Two peas in a pod! Kelly Ripa, 46, dazzles in sequined dress as she takes daughter Lola Consuelos, 16, to CNN Heroes All Star Tribute
CNN is celebrating the holidays by honoring everyday American heroes.
Stars gathered in NYC Monday for the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute event to praise ten men and women who've selflessly dedicated their lives to making the world a better place.
Hostess Kelly Ripa, 46, kicked off the red carpet in style, dazzling in a black sequined number which made a fine display of her thin, toned legs.
Hostess with the mostess! Kelly Ripa kicked off the red carpet at CNN Heroes All Star Tribute donning sequins on Sunday in NYC before honored ten real life American heroes for their hard work and dedication
The All My Children alum teamed her sparkling frock with classic point pumps and a chic clutch under her arm.
Kelly wore her blonde tresses in tousled waves while sporting a well-rounded glow upon her face.
The star was joined by her beautiful daughter Lola Consuelos, 16.
The offspring of the blonde beauty and actor Mark Consuleos looked showstopping in a pink knit number with silky heels.
It takes two! The star was joined by her beautiful daughter Lola Consuelos at the event
Legs get going! The daytime alum dazzled in a black sequined number which made a fine display of her thin, toned legs
Good genes! The celeb-spawn wore her hair long and loose while framing her face with gold hoop earrings
The celeb-spawn wore her hair long and loose while framing her face with gold hoop earrings.
At the event the ABC favorite teamed up with Anderson Cooper, he co-host for the evening.
The journalist/TV personality looked handsome in a well-tailored suit and stone colored tie which matched his silver tresses.
Kelly also chatted up pint-sized star Brooklynn Prince of The Florida Project, playfully pinching her nose on the red carpet.
Twice as nice! At the event the ABC favorite teamed up with Anderson Cooper, he co-host for the evening
Silver fox! The journalist/TV personality looked handsome in a well-tailored suit and stone colored tie which matched his silver tresses
Young at heart! Kelly also chatted up pint-sized star Brooklynn Prince of The Florida Project, playfully pinching her nose on the red carpet
The seven-year-old star also struck a pose alone, showing off perfect red carpet poise in a navy blue dress and curly ponytail.
Diane Lane also joined the festivities with her daughter Eleanor Lambert, 24, who is a freelance writer and journalist.
The Academy Award nominee appeared ever-elegant in navy blouse tucked into a silk skirt with yellow-white blooms upon it.
She accessorized with drop earrings and a velvet envelope clutch.
Star power! The seven-year-old star also struck a pose alone, showing off perfect red carpet poise in a navy blue dress and curly ponytail
Mom/daughter date! Diane Lane also joined the festivities with her daughter Eleanor Lambert, 24, who is a freelance writer and journalist
Silky smooth! The Academy Award nominee appeared ever-elegant in navy blouse tucked into a silk skirt with yellow-white blooms upon it
Besides her daughter Eleanor was chic in a black sweetheart bust dress she teamed with layers of necklaces and a red pout.
Actress Alfre Woodward wowed in a white cocktail dress with bell sleeves, opting for understated sandals on bottom.
Stranger Things favorite Gaten Matarazzo, 15, was handsome in a checkered three-piece suit.
Former Nickelodeon star Isabela Moner looked darling in an off-the-shoulder blouse tucked into a grey sweater with sassy mermaid hem.
Bell of the ball! Actress Alfre Woodward wowed in a white cocktail dress with bell sleeves, opting for understated sandals on bottom
Red hot! Both actress Isabela Moner and writer Eleanor Lambert painted their pouts in a bold red for the evening
Mini gentleman! Stranger Things favorite Gaten Matarazzo, 15, was handsome in a checkered three-piece suit
Va-va-voom! Songstress Andra Day commanded attention in a tight red bodycon dress
She pinned her brunette tresses back to reveal small hoop earring while adding a bold red lips for a dramatic touch.
Songstress Andra Day commanded attention in a tight red bodycon dress.
She teamed her crimson frock with a faux fur jacket featuring red tiger stripes.
Scarlet claws, a gem-encrusted headband and chandelier earrings that featured black fur pom-poms continued the drama for the Rise Up singer.
True stripes! The Rise Up singer teamed her crimson frock with a faux fur jacket featuring red tiger stripes
Like a fine wine! Sterling K Brown was debonair in a wine-colored suit worn with a white shirt and no tie
Lacey lady! The This Is Us actor brought wife Ryan Michelle Bathe as his date, who looked lovely in a sleeveless lace dress with simple diamond earrings
Sterling K Brown was debonair in a wine-colored suit worn with a white shirt and no tie.
The This Is Us actor brought wife Ryan Michelle Bathe as his date, who looked lovely in a sleeveless lace dress with simple diamond earrings.
Megan Boone of The Blacklist was classic in a strapless black gown and chic up-do.
Law & Order: SVU legend Christopher Meloni made an appearance, looking fit in a Prussian blue suit with cornflower tie and purple pocket square.
Back in black! Megan Boone of The Blacklist was classic in a strapless gown and chic up-do
Especially dapper! Law & Order: SVU legend Christopher Meloni made an appearance, looking fit in a Prussian blue suit with cornflower tie and purple pocket square
Green with envy! Amber Tamblyn was elegant in an emerald green gown spun with metallic thread that glimmered in the light
Amber Tamblyn was elegant in an emerald green gown spun with metallic thread that glimmered in the light.
The wife of comedian David Cross cinched the flowy frock with a black sash while wearing her light brown locks in loose waves and carrying a large envelope clutch under her arm.
Evening honoree Mona Patel looked darling in a bold fuchsia dress with halter neckline and lush lace bodice.
It's a cinch! The wife of comedian David Cross cinched the flowy frock with a black sash while carrying a large envelope clutch under her arm
Guest of honor! Evening honoree Mona Patel looked darling in a bold fuchsia dress with halter neckline and lush lace bodice
After losing her leg at the age-of-17, the heroine went on to found the San Antonio Amputee Foundation, which offers peer support, education and recreation, as well as financial assistance for prosthetic limbs.
Inside the ceremony, star Christian Bale took the stage to celebrate Aaron Valencia, whose non-profit Lost Angels Children's Project, provides an afterschool program -- with a focus on classic car restoration -- for low-income, foster and at-risk youth.
The Batman actor was well-polished in a black suit, vest and slacks, looking slightly more robust than usual having gained several pounds to play Dick Cheney in a biopic of the former US Vice President.
Celebrating greatness! Inside the ceremony, star Christian Bale took the stage to celebrate one of the evening's heroes
Simply chic: The Batman actor was well-polished in a black suit, vest and slacks
Real life super hero: The Batman actor bestowed the Hero honor upon Aaron Valencia, whose non-profit Lost Angels Children's Project, provides an afterschool program for low-income, foster and at-risk youth
Giving back: Aaron and the evening's other heroes each received a $10k cash prize for their efforts
Honored: Next to Bale hero Valencia was dapper in a grey suit and white shirt as he proudly posed with his CNN Hero trophy
Next to him hero Valencia was dapper in a grey suit and white shirt as he proudly posed with his CNN Hero trophy.
The evening's 10 heroes will each receive a $10k cash prize for their efforts.
CNN's Hero Of The Year honor went to advocate Amy Wright, who was awarded an additional $100,000 for her work with adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute airs Sunday December 17 at 8pm ET.
The Wright stuff! CNN's Hero Of The Year honor went to advocate Amy Wright, who was awarded an additional $100,000 for her work with adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities
Tune in! CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute airs Sunday December 17 at 8pm ET
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