Debra Messing and Laverne Cox glam up for the Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to LGBTQ in NYC
Will & Grace star Debra Messing and Glam Masters host Laverne Cox rocked the same Jennifer Fisher hoop earrings to the Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to LGBTQ, which took place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan on Wednesday.
The flame-haired 50-year-old looked conservative in a black Altuzarra shirt-dress, and matching patent leather pumps selected by stylist Sarah Slutsky.
Hairstylist Peter Butler coiffed the nine-time Golden Globe nominee's signature auburn waves and make-up artist Elaine Offers Woulard applied her false lashes and defined her brows.
Hoop dreams: Will & Grace star Debra Messing (L) and Glam Masters host Laverne Cox (R) rocked the same Jennifer Fisher hoop earrings to the Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to LGBTQ, which took place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan on Wednesday
Two weeks ago, Debra denied she had plastic surgery after fans questioned the tightness of her face in a suspicious-looking set of Instagram selfies.
'NOPE!' Messing - who boasts 2.3M social media followers - clarified on April 29.
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'Getting tons of facials at @joannavargasnyc and using every gadget on the market!'
The NYU Tisch grad was at the LGBTQAI ceremony to represent her groundbreaking NBC sitcom alongside Modern Family funnyman Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Demure: The flame-haired 50-year-old looked conservative in a black Altuzarra shirt-dress, and matching patent leather pumps selected by stylist Sarah Slutsky
Glam: Hairstylist Peter Butler coiffed the nine-time Golden Globe nominee's signature auburn waves and make-up artist Elaine Offers Woulard applied her false lashes and defined her brows
Back to normal: Two weeks ago, Debra denied she had plastic surgery after fans questioned the tightness of her face in a suspicious-looking set of Instagram selfies
Messing clarified on April 29: 'NOPE! Getting tons of facials at @joannavargasnyc and using every gadget on the market!'
'Humanizing the LGBTQ+ community on TV': The NYU Tisch grad was at the LGBTQAI ceremony to represent her groundbreaking NBC sitcom alongside Modern Family funnyman Jesse Tyler Ferguson (L)
'I feel very privileged to be that show for others now': Debra's 43-year-old fellow redhead called the award 'profound' since he considered Will & Grace a 'lighthouse during the years I was struggling with my sexuality'
'It is 50 years since Stonewall, and we are both so proud and grateful to be a part of celebrating and humanizing the LGBTQ+community on television,' the Emmy winner gushed.
'We have come a long way, but there is still work to be done. More representation in our storytelling . Equality.'
Debra's 43-year-old fellow redhead called the award 'profound' since he considered Will & Grace a 'lighthouse during the years I was struggling with my sexuality.'
'I feel very privileged to be that show for others now,' Tyler wrote on Instagram.
Turning 47 this month! Cox donned a sleeveless red-PVC LA Roxx bodysuit, black leather Andrea Fascinetto zipper pants, and translucent pumps selected by stylist Christina Joy Pacelli
Skinny Minnie! Hairstylist Ursula Stephen braided the Alabama-born transgender trailblazer's partially-plaited ombré wig
Heavy handed: Make-up artist Merrell Hollis made sure the Daytime Emmy winner was fully contoured with lashes, smoky eye, and a red pout for the gala
'What a moving night celebrating LGBTQ+ representation!' Laverne (born Roderick) later joined Paley Honors host Alan Cumming onstage to present the drama category
'Will & Grace held the door open for us and I am proud to hold it open for other shows long after we are done shooting our last season. Thank you for this, #paleyhonors.'
Meanwhile, Cox - turning 47 this month - donned a sleeveless red-PVC LA Roxx bodysuit, black leather Andrea Fascinetto zipper pants, and translucent pumps selected by stylist Christina Joy Pacelli.
Hairstylist Ursula Stephen braided the Alabama-born transgender trailblazer's partially-plaited ombré wig.
Make-up artist Merrell Hollis made sure the Daytime Emmy winner was fully contoured with lashes, smoky eye, and a red pout for the gala.
'#curbseason10iscoming': The Orange Is the New Black alum next plays herself in episode four of the 10th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm premiering 2020 on HBO (pictured April 19)
Laverne (born Roderick) later joined Paley Honors host Alan Cumming onstage to present the drama category.
'What a moving night celebrating LGBTQ+ representation on television commemorating the 50th anniversary of the #Stonewall Uprising,' the Weird City actress wrote on Instagram.
'Thank you @paleycenter for inviting me to be a part of this evening. It was great to present with you @alancummingsnaps. Huge fan!'
Career-wise, the Orange Is the New Black alum will next play herself in episode four of the 10th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm premiering next year on HBO.
Yes! Also attending Paley Honors was the legendary comedian Billy Crystal and his wife Janice Goldfinger coordinating in matching black attire
Throwback! The 71-year-old funnyman famously kicked off his acting career playing an openly gay character called Jodie Dallas in ABC sitcom Soap from 1977-1981
Congrats! Next month, the six-time Emmy winner and his real-life leading lady - who share two daughters - will impressively celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary
Diva! American Crime Story scene stealer Judith Light easily defied her 70 years in a yellow silk midi-dress and golden pumps selected by stylist Jack Yeaton
Also attending Paley Honors was the legendary comedian Billy Crystal and his wife Janice Goldfinger coordinating in matching black attire.
The 71-year-old funnyman famously kicked off his acting career playing an openly gay character called Jodie Dallas in ABC sitcom Soap from 1977-1981.
Next month, the six-time Emmy winner and his real-life leading lady - who share two daughters - will impressively celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary.
American Crime Story scene stealer Judith Light easily defied her 70 years in a yellow silk midi-dress and golden pumps selected by stylist Jack Yeaton.
Glittery: Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams sparkled in a long-sleeved sequin mini-dress and silver stilettos
Drool: Doom Patrol heartthrob Matt Bomer looked dreamy as ever in a blue suit, white floral button-up, and brown dress shoes selected by stylist Jeanne Yang
Double take: Star Trek: Discovery actor Wilson Cruz (L) looked dapper in a grey three-piece suit while CNN Tonight host Don Lemon (R) opted for a sleek navy pin-stripe suit
Sultry: Transgender influencer Jazz Jennings struck a pose in a sheer burgundy-lace creation and she had her hair and make-up applied by Sincerely Zoey
Blonde ambition: Tony-winning triple threat Annaleigh Ashford got into the pride spirit by rocking rainbow-striped eye shadow and a backless green-sequin dress
Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams sparkled in a long-sleeved sequin mini-dress and silver stilettos.
Doom Patrol heartthrob Matt Bomer looked dreamy as ever in a blue suit, white floral button-up, and brown dress shoes selected by stylist Jeanne Yang.
Star Trek: Discovery actor Wilson Cruz looked dapper in a grey three-piece suit while CNN Tonight host Don Lemon opted for a sleek navy pin-stripe suit.
Transgender influencer Jazz Jennings struck a pose in a sheer burgundy-lace creation and she had her hair and make-up applied by Sincerely Zoey.
'Thrilled and honored to be presenting!' Olympic diving champ Greg Louganis stood out in his blue necktie, which he paired with a black top and pants and patterned blazer
Slam dunk: The silver-haired presenter was later joined onstage by fellow athlete, retired NBA star Jason Collins
Seeing spots: Both Younger actor Nico Tortorella (L) and plus-size model Denise Bidot (R) were practically purring in their trendy leopard-print looks
Reunited! RuPaul's Drag Race judge Carson Cressley (L) shared a red carpet laugh with his former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy castmates Thom Filicia (M) and Ted Allen (R)
Tony-winning triple threat Annaleigh Ashford got into the pride spirit by rocking rainbow-striped eye shadow and a backless green-sequin dress.
Olympic diving champ Greg Louganis stood out in his blue necktie, which he paired with a black top and pants and patterned blazer.
The silver-haired presenter was later joined onstage by fellow athlete, retired NBA star Jason Collins.
Both Younger actor Nico Tortorella and plus-size model Denise Bidot were practically purring in their trendy leopard-print looks.
Suited and booted: The New Art of Capturing Love author Kathryn Hamm (L) attended Paley Honors with her wife since 2013, The Cook Political Report editor Amy Walter (R)
Suede: Wine Country actress Sunita Mani went sleeveless in a mustard-shaded dress and striped slides
Asymmetric: Pose producer-writer Our Lady J wore a black-sleeved grey dotty pencil dress selected by stylist Candice Lambert McAndrews
Werrrk! Also looking very stylish in offbeat suits were Vida Star Ser Anzoategui (L) and Univision Beauty expert Jomari Goyso (R)
RuPaul's Drag Race judge Carson Cressley shared a red carpet laugh with his former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy castmates Thom Filicia and Ted Allen.
The New Art of Capturing Love author Kathryn Hamm attended Paley Honors with her wife since 2013, The Cook Political Report editor Amy Walter.
Wine Country actress Sunita Mani went sleeveless in a mustard-shaded dress and striped slides.
Pose producer-writer Our Lady J wore a black-sleeved grey dotty pencil dress selected by stylist Candice Lambert McAndrews.
Also looking very stylish in offbeat suits were Vida Star Ser Anzoategui and Univision Beauty expert Jomari Goyso.
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