Kate Hudson, Ali Wong and Mr. Fantasy were spotted around town
Holiday soirees, high-profile fundraisers, the inaugural TikTok Awards took over Los Angeles in December. Take a look inside below.
Tory Burch BirthFund Fundraiser
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Credit: Courtesy Tory Burch
Credit: Courtesy Tory Burch
Hosts Elaine Welteroth and Kerry Washington drew Victoria Monet, Jurnee Smollett, Angela Manuel Davis, Sir John and more to the Tory Burch Rodeo Drive flagship on Dec. 4 for an evening in benefit of BirthFund, Welteroth’s nonprofit that helps fund midwife-led births. Between cocktail sips, guests enjoyed astrology readings and fragrance bottle engravings.
The Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience
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Credit: Getty Images for Ralph Lauren
Credit: Getty Images for Ralph Lauren
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Elegant Americana and holiday flourishes were in full force at The Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience on Dec. 5 where VIPs like Kate Hudson, Ali Wong, Cooper Koch and Gia Coppola embraced the spirit of the season (and, naturally, wore Ralph Lauren). Alongside an intimate performance from Laufey, other high-profile attendees included Andra Day, Phoebe Dynevor, Rufus Wainwright, Honor Titus, Kaitlyn Dever, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, Lionel Boyce, Manny Jacinto, Jordan Firstman, Jasmine Tookes, Claudia Sulewski and Elsa Hosk.
The Hideaway Beverly Hills Holiday Celebration
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Credit: Courtesy The Hideaway
Credit: Courtesy The Hideaway
Credit: Courtesy The Hideaway
Credit: Courtesy The Hideaway
The Hideaway Beverly Hills turned up the fun and flavors for its holiday party on Dec. 7. Prioritizing great food and good vibes as always, the Rodeo Drive restaurant decked the halls for its welcoming of partners and close friends — such as Ryan Phillippe, Evan Ross, Sylvain and Emma Bitton Jeffrey and Michele Best, Linda Thompson, Lisa Stanley, Nancy Davis, Tracy Danza, Jacki Eisenberg, Jack and Joanie Black, Moira and Jon Fiore and Lisa Gores — who savored bites of branzino and The Hideaway’s signature Australian wagyu steak.
Marciano By Guess Holiday Celebration
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Credit: Courtesy of GUESS
Credit: Courtesy of GUESS
Credit: Courtesy of GUESS
Attracting Chloe Veitch, Grace Nader, Kelli Berglund and more to Beverly Hills, Funke went haute couture mode on Dec. 8 to host the Marciano By Guess holiday party. The brand treated the invite-only group to live music, festive baked goodies and cocktails (including a luscious Guess-presso Martini) amidst a winter wonderland setting.
Maje Holiday Party Capsule Collection Dinner
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Credit: Courtesy of Maje/ Photo by Jojo Korsh/BFA
Credit: Courtesy of Maje/ Photo by Jojo Korsh/BFA
Parisian fashion brand Maje coalesced holiday fun, Old Hollywood glamour and its signature contemporary French sophistication at a dinner celebration that unfolded at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills. The stylish historic Italian restaurant was the perfect backdrop for Awkwafina, Gillian Jacobs, Supriya Ganesh, Melissa Barrera and others dripping in pieces from Maje’s shimmering holiday capsule.
St. John Resort 26 Dinner
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Credit: Ella Hovsepian
Credit: Ella Hovsepian
In partnership with Influence Media Partners and its leadership team Lylette Pizarro, Lynn Hazan and Lisa Licht, St. John hosted a dinner at San Vicente Bungalows on Dec. 9. The intimate evening fostered conversations on creativity, leadership and connection among women from across entertainment, media and storytelling, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lori Loughlin, Annabeth Gish, Sally Pressman and others.
Balmain x Children’s Oncology Support Fund Shopping Extravaganza
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Credit: BFA for COSF
Credit: BFA for COSF
Credit: BFA for COSF
Nina Dobrev, Rachel Zoe, Lovi Poe, Harry Goodwins, Caylee Cowan, Skai Jackson, Audrina Patridge, Branden Cook and more shopped Balmain’s pre-spring 2026 collection on Dec. 10 at the French fashion house’s Melrose Place boutique. Followed by dinner around the corner at Alba, the evening was in partnership with Children’s Oncology Support Fund and hosted by film producer and founder of COSF, Thomas Pierce, and actress and ambassador Carolina Guerra.
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery’s Night Out in Hollywood Land
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Credit: Photos Courtesy of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery
Credit: Photos Courtesy of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu elevated a Tuesday night with a holiday party on Dec. 16 at Delilah. Transforming the West Hollywood supper club into a Martha May Whovier-approved destination, Jamie King, Rob and Crystal Minkoff, Faye Resnick, Chrishelle Lim, Baron Davis and other L.A. tastemakers enjoyed Casamigos cocktails, burlesque and jazz performances and experiences by Linked Jewelry and Westmore Beauty and gifting from Rachel Bloom Anti-Theft Bags.
Kathy Hilton’s Annual Holiday Party
Credit: Betsey Johnson, Kevin Sikorski, Roger Kisby
Credit: Betsey Johnson, Kevin Sikorski, Roger Kisby
Credit: Betsey Johnson, Kevin Sikorski, Roger Kisby
Decked out in Betsy Johnson creations, Kathy Hilton and her most esteemed guests — including Hilton and Johnson themselves, alongside drag queens and reality stars Gottmik and DD Fuego — donned chic, whimsical looks signature to the designer. Selma Blair and Paris and Nicky Hilton were also among the crowds.
The TikTok Awards
Hosted by La La Anthony at the Hollywood Palladium on Dec. 18, the inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards Ceremony celebrated the best and buzziest stars of the game-changing social platform. Nominees like Keith Lee, Ravyn Lenae, Paris Hilton and Jordan Howlett shared the stage with presenters from across sports, beauty, media and entertainment, including Patrick Starrr, Tan France, Jordan Chiles and Mr. Fantasy (aka KJ Apa).