The 2018 TIME 100 Gala in New York City was filled with global influencers at the forefronts of their fields. From Nicole Kidman and John Krasinksi to Carmen Yulín Cruz and Senator Rand Paul, the room was packed with luminaries from across the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, the arts and business, all there to celebrate the annual list of 100 influential individuals.
They were all in for a treat, with memorable performances from Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes, and touching toasts from actor Sterling K. Brown and Olympic skater Adam Rippon.
Here are six of the night’s most unforgettable moments.
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TIME 100 honoree Jennifer Lopez gave a lively performance
Shawn Mendes, another TIME 100 member, brought his hits to the crowd
Actor Millie Bobby Brown, a TIME 100 honoree, praised rapper (and fellow TIME 100 member) Cardi B
Sterling K. Brown, another TIME 100 honoree, gave a touching toast
Leslie Jones and TIME 100 member Christian Siriano Were Squad Goals
Designer Christian Siriano (second left) and Leslie Jones (center) at the Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2018 in New York City.
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