No, there wasn't an award show last night, but that didn't stop some of Hollywood's biggest names from gathering in NYC on Monday to celebrate an old friend. Gwyneth Paltrow [1], Reese Witherspoon [2], Anne Hathaway [3], and Sarah Jessica Parker [4] were just a few of the boldface names who attended the American Songbook charity gala at Lincoln Center, where they, and a slew of other stars from stage and screen, honored talent agent Bryan Lourd with a night of fundraising and singing. While SJP and Anne entertained the audience, Gwyneth purposefully avoided having to belt out a tune [5], saying, "I'm not singing in this crowd." Instead she hung out with Glee creator Ryan Murphy, Jimmy Fallon [6], and Reese.
Reese and Gwyneth are continuing to run into each other during the event-heavy months of award season. The two actresses were the golden girls of the Stand Up to Cancer event [7] in Hollywood less than two weeks ago. Before that, they both made an appearance at the 2014 Golden Globes, although Gwyneth kept a low profile while Reese got to have fun with a gag involving Julia Louis-Dreyfus [8].
Reese Witherspoon [9] mingled with Sarah Jessica Parker [10], who wore Mikimoto pearls.
Gwyneth Paltrow [11] wore a black frock.
Madonna [12] chatted with the man of the hour, Bryan Lourd.
Daniel Craig [13] joked around with Jimmy Fallon [14].
Anne Hatahway cuddled up to her husband, Adam Shulman.
Sarah Jessica Parker [15] posed with Anna Witnour and her daughter, Bee Shaffer, and Glee creator Ryan Murphy.
Kelly Ripa [16] and Mark Consuelos made a good-looking pair.
Gwyneth Paltrow [17] chatted with Reese Witherspoon [18].
Anne Hathaway [19] sat in Alan Cumming's lap.
Jimmy Fallon [20] greeted Tony Danza.
Reese Witherspoon [21] wore a black number.
Gwyneth Paltrow [22] cozied up to Ryan Murphy.
Reese Witherspoon [23] brought Jim Toth as her date.
Sarah Jessica Parker [24] took to the mic while Anne Hathaway [25] looked on.
