Elizabeth Hurley radiated elegance on Tuesday evening as she attended her annual Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party in New York City, accompanied by her stylish son Damian.
A Night of Glamour and Generosity
The 60-year-old model and actress, who has served as an ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign since 1996, dazzled in a ruffled baby pink gown. The fitted lace number accentuated her enviable figure, featuring sheer puff sleeves and floral accents. She completed her look with sparkling diamond jewellery.
Her son Damian, 24, also made a fashion statement, opting for a black suede blazer adorned with a silver wings design, paired with a crisp white shirt, black leather trousers, and a bow tie.
Key Moments from the Event
Elizabeth posed alongside William P. Lauder, 66, the executive chairman of Estee Lauder and son of late founder Evelyn H. Lauder. Together, they beamed while holding a $3 million cheque from Delta Airlines, presented with the airline's staff.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation co-founder Dr. Larry Norton and president and CEO Donna McKay joined them for photographs at the charity event, which raised crucial funds for breast cancer research.
The star-studded gathering also attracted celebrities such as Vera Wang, David Furnish, Ashanti, and Neil Patrick Harris, all dressed in their finest pink ensembles.
Impact of the Foundation
According to its official website, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research globally. It invests in top scientific minds and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration to study every aspect of the disease, from prevention to metastasis.
In a 2024 interview with WWD, William P. Lauder reflected on the foundation's origins: 'My mother's vision 30 years ago with Dr. Larry Norton was to create an effort and foundation to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for breast cancer.' He noted that the work over the past three decades has led to significant progress in treatment, care, and survivability.
Since its launch, the foundation has raised approximately $1 billion. While mortality rates have declined, Lauder emphasized that women are still being diagnosed with the illness. 'The combination of more people being diagnosed, as well as making progress toward finding a cure and reducing the impact of treatments, gives us all hope and motivation,' he added.
