Mowry-Housley to Host 49th Annual Gracie Awards on May 21

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, May 13, 2024 | 3:55pm CT

The Gracies

Host, author, actress, producer and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley will host the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation's 49th Annual Gracie Awards, set to take place on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. The Gracies honor exceptional achievements in media dedicated to women, by women, and about women across diverse platforms in news and entertainment.

Kristen Wiig is set to grace the stage to present her Palm Royale co-star, Carol Burnett, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Additional presenters include Candace Parker, Natalie Morales, Sheryl Underwood, Yvette Nicole Brown, Mayan Lopez, Emma Kenney, Danielle Pinnock, Amanda Kloots, Lauren E. Banks, Nikki and Brie Garcia, Sharon Carpenter, Allison Holker, Christina Elmore, Kim Fields, Betsy Brandt, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and Amy Chozick.

Attendees include Maria Shriver, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Phylicia Rashad, Garcelle Beauvais, Mary McDonnell, Mariana van Zeller, and more. Adding to the evening's allure, Rachel Platten is slated to deliver a captivating performance and Raegan Revord will serve as AWMF's Digital Impact Ambassador.

"This year's event promises to be truly memorable with Tamera Mowry-Housley at the helm," said AWMF President Becky Brooks. "As a beacon of empowerment and success, Tamera has inspired countless young women, breaking barriers and uplifting others, thus setting a remarkable example for women in the industry and beyond."

This year's content themes are centered on "Feminine Strength, both Large and Small," highlighting impactful actions resonating on various scales, as exemplified in productions such as Yellowjackets, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and We Can Do Hard Things. Among the distinguished winners are influential figures such as Michelle Obama, Gayle King, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicole Kidman, Angela Yee, and Rachel Brosnahan. Inside the gala, stories of triumph, civil rights activism and cultural shifters are celebrated, embodying the spirit and courage of Gracie Allen, the namesake of these prestigious awards.

For a complete list of award recipients and honorable mentions, please visit allwomeninmedia.org.