Domingo to Emcee and Hilton to DJ at Kering Foundation's Charity Gala
The fifth annual Caring for Women Gala will take place in New York on Sept. 10, with Salma Hayek Pinault and François-Henri Pinault as founding co-hosts. Colman Domingo will serve as emcee, while Paris Hilton will provide music as the afterparty DJ. Proceeds will support organizations working to end gender-based violence.
The gala, now in its fifth year, follows a 2025 edition that raised over $4.5 million for anti-violence efforts. This year’s beneficiaries include Activating Change, Fondo Semillas, JBWS, and The New York Women’s Foundation. A live auction, led by Lydia Fenet, will offer exclusive items from brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta. Co-hosts include Pamela Anderson, Simone Biles, and Dakota Johnson, alongside founding hosts Salma Hayek Pinault and François-Henri Pinault. Kering’s chairman emphasized the event’s role in mobilizing community support, while chief sustainability officer Marie-Claire Daveu highlighted the foundation’s two-decade commitment to breaking cycles of violence.
This high-profile blend of fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy could amplify awareness of gender-based violence among mainstream audiences, particularly younger fans of Hilton and Domingo. The event’s celebrity draw may translate into increased donations and media coverage, potentially normalizing corporate and individual engagement with survivor-support organizations. However, its impact may remain largely symbolic unless sustained follow-through occurs, as gala-driven attention often fades quickly without broader policy or cultural shifts.