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Hugh Jackman and Mary-Louise Parker get glam for gala

Written by Rosy on November 1, 2010 – 10:36 pm


Hugh Jackman and Mary-Louise Parker were photographed as they arrived at the 6th Annual Benefit gala for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, New York on Monday, November 1st, 2010. Also on the red carpet is co-hosts Heidi Klum and her hubby Seal, and silver fox Anderson Cooper who is set to receive the WWO Honorary Orphan Ranger award in recognition of his in-depth reporting on Haiti and many issues involving orphans.

Dr. Jane Aronson, founder and CEO of WWO, added, “I first met Anderson Cooper in Haiti following the earthquake and was impressed then and continue to be impressed now, with the depth of knowledge and thought he brings to every issue he covers. I met Seal in Australia at a concert and he was incredibly thoughtful and insightful about issues concerning orphans. I am so grateful to both Seal and Heidi for their involvement.”

Jackman and his wife Deborrah-Lee Furness who are parents to two adopted children, served as host and honoree respectively during last years event.

For more information on the Worldwide Orphans Foundation check out their website here.

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