The stars were out in full glam mode for the Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch, a.k.a. the most bougie Saturday hangout ever. Held at Parker Palm Springs on January 4 (mark your calendars, brunch fans!), this event screamed “red carpet meets Eggs Benedict.”
Headlining the guest list were Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande, who collectively made every brunch attendee wonder if they, too, should’ve worn a ball gown to nibble on avocado toast.
The Brunch Bunch Breakdown 🌟
Selena Gomez showed up with her Emilia Perez crew: Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Edgar Ramirez, proving that when you’re a star, you don’t brunch alone. Also spotted? Malcolm Washington, directing royalty of The Piano Lesson, and Zoe Kravitz, who just directed Blink Twice. (She blinked once at the paparazzi, and we’re still recovering.)
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande weren’t just serving looks—they also rolled in with Wicked director Jon M. Chu, ensuring the brunch had just the right amount of Oz-level drama. (Plot twist: No flying monkeys were harmed in the making of their entrance.)
A Fashion Buffet 🍾👠
And now, the pièce de résistance: the outfits.
– Selena strutted in Santoni heels that whispered, “Yes, I can slay pancakes and a red carpet simultaneously.”
– Ariana rocked Jimmy Choo heels so fabulous they deserve their own solo album.
– Cynthia was decked out in Marni like it was a casual Saturday stroll (spoiler: it wasn’t).
– Zoe Kravitz and Karla Sofia Gascon both channeled their inner haute couture goddesses—Zoe in a Marni dress and Karla in Jacquemus everything, from her dress to her jewels to her shoes.
Brunch, but Make It Legendary 🥂
This wasn’t just brunch; it was an event where omelets met Oscars-level glam. Moral of the story? Next time you’re invited to brunch, maybe skip the yoga pants. You never know when Selena Gomez might roll in with a film crew and a pair of heels sharper than your wit.
