Overview

• The fourth Albie Awards took place Oct. 3 at London’s Natural History Museum in the event’s first London outing.
• Honorees were Fatou Baldeh, José Rubén Zamora, Marty Baron and Melinda French Gates, with Darren Walker receiving the lifetime achievement award.
• A-list attendees included Meryl Streep, Dame Emma Thompson, Meg Ryan, Shailene Woodley, Donatella Versace and former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
• Versace sponsored the gala, with Amal Clooney wearing an Atelier Versace gown by new creative director Dario Vitale as Donatella Versace attended.
• The Clooney Foundation for Justice says the event raises visibility and support for its efforts defending free speech and women’s rights across more than 40 countries.