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Ayo Edebiri, Lashana Lynch, Machine Gun Kelly, Keke Palmer arrive at the the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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By Anisha Kohli

This year’s TIME100 Next honorees gathered in New York City for an evening of celebration, toasts and revelry. The annual TIME100 Next list—inspired by the TIME100 list—recognizes 100 trailblazers from around the world, spanning artists, phenoms, innovators, leaders and advocates.

The TIME100 Next Gala 2022 brought together notable figures across a range of industries. Attendees walking the red carpet included musician Machine Gun Kelly, actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster, Jennette McCurdy—author of the viral memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, comedian Taylor Tomlinson, and environmental activist Leah Thomas, among many others.

At the TIME100 Next Gala—hosted by Keke Palmer—attendees spent the evening meeting their peers and exchanging ideas over cocktails.

Here’s a look at some of the most monumental and eye catching moments from the night:

Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City.
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Actor Keke Palmer, and TIME100 next host, attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor Keke Palmer, and TIME100 next host, attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Author Jennette McCurdy attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Author Jennette McCurdy attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor Lashana Lynch attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kena Betancur—AFP/Getty Images)
Actor Lashana Lynch attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor Devery Jacobs attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor Devery Jacobs attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Environmental Activist Leah Thomas attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Environmental Activist Leah Thomas attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor Simone Ashley attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor Simone Ashley attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor Ncuti Gatwa attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Actor Ncuti Gatwa attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Musician Machine Gun Kelly attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for TIME)
Musician Machine Gun Kelly attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Actor Jonathan Majors attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Jamie McCarthy—Getty Images)
Actor Jonathan Majors attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Stylist Law Roach attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Stylist Law Roach attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Chef Edgar Rico attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Chef Edgar Rico attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Author Casey McQuiston attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022. (Craig Barritt—Getty Images for TIME)
Author Casey McQuiston attends the TIME100 Next Gala in New York City on Oct. 25, 2022.
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