Amy Adams Receives Giving Tree Award at Baby2Baby – Variety Gala

"I do not talk much about that … but when I was young teenager, I was in a position where I could become at risk," Amy Adams said in his acceptance speech by receiving the Giving Tree Award at the Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday night, which was held at 3Labs in Culver City.

"You never know when an act of generosity will create a moment of great change because I myself have received so much generosity," said the actress "American Hustle," ascribing "a community of 39 "individuals" and "the generosity of strangers" to help her get where she is today.

In one night, the Star Gala raised a record $ 4.3 million in donations – enough to fund the one-year efforts of non-profit organizations, run solely by mothers, to provide diapers, clothing and basic necessities to children in need. .

Famous moms were present at Saturday's event, including former Giving Tree Award winners Jennifer Garner and Jessica Albamore Olivia Wilde, Ali Wong, Busy Philipps, Zoe Saldana, Jenna Dewan, Julie Bowen, Zooey Deschanel, Kelly Rowland, Olivia Munn, Leslie Mann, Molly Sims, Lauren Conrad and Ayesha Curry.

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"They're not kidding, ladies," said Garner about Baby2Baby co-chairs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein. "If you grow up in poverty in the United States, one in three mothers choose to change diapers and feed their children," Garner told reporters. "So, for Baby2Baby to come and solve this problem of a mother's plate, it's a miracle."

Sponsored by Paul Mitchell, as well as Nordstrom, Volvo and the Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation, the event featured cocktails provided by The Spare Room, as well as a range of culinary specialties in Los Angeles restaurants, including Craig & # 39; s, NoMad and Petty Cash Taqueria. .

Tiffany Haddish appeared by video message to congratulate Adams for his achievement, as well as Bradley Cooper Rashida Jones, and Gal Gadot.

Adams was also one of the personalities invited to highlight the recent fires in Los Angeles.

"I would like to take a moment to send my thoughts to those who have been affected by the fires," Adams said in his speech.

"Tonight, with these devastating fires right here in our hometown, it's more important than ever to support Baby2Baby's work," said Rowland, who made a joint speech with Alba.

"In the last 24 hours, the Baby2Baby team has worked tirelessly to give diapers, blankets, hygiene items and more to families who need them," said Alba, emphasizing the organization's efforts to take care of children displaced by fires. .

Saldana also delivered a speech in which she said, "As a mother, it keeps me awake to know that there are babies just minutes from where we sit tonight without layers without clothes or cradle in which to sleep "he said.

Musical guest Wiz Khalifa closed the night with a word of praise to the mothers. "Shout to all the beautiful moms, we would not be anything without you."