Baby2Baby has announced a starry lineup of presenters at its annual gala this weekend, where Serena Williams is receiving this year’s Giving Tree Award.
The tennis superstar is being recognized for her commitment to maternal health advocacy and improving the lives of children in need around the world, with Alicia Keys set to present her with the honor in West Hollywood on Saturday. Kerry Washington, Olivia Munn, Julie Bowen, Malin Akerman, Jessica Alba, Ciara and Baby2Baby co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein will also serve as presenters throughout the evening, and Ludacris will close out the night with a performance.
This year’s gala celebrates 14 years of Baby2Baby’s work to provide over half a billion critical items — including diapers, formula and clothing — to children living in poverty across the country. Adam Scott, Anna Kendrick, Ayesha Curry, Camila Alves McConaughey, Chriselle Lim, Danny Ramirez, Demi Lovato, Erin Foster, Jake Shane, Jenna Dewan, Julianne Hough, Kaley Cuoco, Leslie Mann, Miranda Kerr, Molly Sims, Nicole Richie, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Phoebe Tonkin, Sara Foster, Shay Mitchell, Simu Liu, Sofia Richie Grainge, Uzo Aduba and Will Ferrell are among those expected to attend and show their support for the organization.
The event’s menu is curated and led by Jon & Vinny’s duo Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, who invite Los Angeles’ best chefs to provide some of the top dishes that the city has to offer. The 2025 Baby2Baby Gala is presented by Paul Mitchell, with additional sponsors Summer Fridays, Merck for Mothers and Dave.
Previous recipients of the Giving Tree Award include Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Amy Adams, Drew Barrymore, Chrissy Teigen and Vanessa Bryant.