Bob Odenkirk leads array of stars at 17th Annual MPTF 'Evening Before' pre-Emmys fundraiser
West Hollywood, California (Release): One of television’s biggest nights took place in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 13 when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 17th annual 'Evening Before'benefit. Co-Chaired by Quinta Brunson and Bob Odenkirk, the annual event raised over $2.5 million.
(L-R) Meghann Fahy, Sophia Di Martino, Will Sharpe, Phil Dunster, Theo James, Ayo Edebiri, Kumail Nanjiani, Kieran Culkin, Natasha Lyonne, Brett Goldstein, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jon Hamm, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, and Rachel Brosnahan attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MPTF)
"I’m excited to celebrate with MPTF. We've had quite a year, and this organization and its fundraiser has helped many weather the storm, " said co-chair Quinta Brunson.
Co-chair Bob Odenkirk added, “I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s The Evening Before benefit with Quinta. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging year to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support.”
(L-R) Kieran Culkin, Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson, Natasha Lyonne, and Yvette Nicole Brown attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Lorne Michaels, Charlie Day, and Danny DeVito attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Brett Goldstein and co-chair Bob Odenkirk attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Kristin Davis and Jon Hamm attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for MPTF)
Funds raised for the event will be used to support industry members and their families who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services such as financial assistance, crisis counseling, caregiving support, and residency on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, 'home'to television and film veterans alike. During the recent work stoppages, MPTF received over 13,000 calls for aid and provided over $8 million in charitable financial assistance.
(L-R) Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for MPTF)(L-R) Sam Claflin and Cassie Amato attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Ayo Edebiri, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Rachel Brosnahan attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for MPTF)(L-R) Jonathan Silver Scott and Zooey Deschanel attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MPTF)(L-R) Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MPTF)
(L-R) Camilla Belle and Alexander Skarsgård attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before at Pacific Design Center on January 13, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for MPTF)
“The Evening Before is always a great night for the guests and MPTF, and this year’s show of incredible solidarity and support was remarkable. The need is still great for many of our industry members who suffered during the recent work stoppage and are not yet back to work, and the support of our many Evening Before sponsors, donors, and guests will make a great impact on their lives,” said MPTF CEO Bob Beitcher.
