Held on Sunday in Washington, D.C, the 2023 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which honored Adam Sandler for his outstanding achievement in comedy, was a scene for standout dressing.
The gala included fellow entertainers such as Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Chris Rock and more. Previous award recipients include David Letterman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart. The show will be broadcasted on CNN on March 26 at 8 p.m. ET.
Here, WWD looks at some of the fashion from the occasion. Read on for more.
Jennifer Aniston
To join Drew Barrymore and other A-list stars at the event on Sunday, Jennifer Aniston opted for an all-black ensemble. The actress wore a tuxedo blazer by Saint Laurent. The jacket featured sharp details, including padded shoulders, a single-breasted silhouette and satin-trimmed peak lapels. Aniston finished off her power suit look with tights and round-toe heels.
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Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore embraced daintiness and frills, arriving on the red carpet wearing Needle & Thread’s Primrose gown. The black lace dress had cutouts on her shoulders and a bowtie detail adorning her neck. Embroidered with black botanical designs, the gown featured a tiered skirt and was held together with a shiny black belt around her waist.
Idina Menzel
For the event, Idina Menzel looked to Lela Rose, wearing a piece from the designer’s pre-fall 2023 collection. The off-the-shoulder sweater dress featured brown and black stripes. Menzel was outfitted by Tara Swennen. Swennen has also put together looks for Shailene Woodley, Allison Janney and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Jackie Sandler
Jackie Sandler took on the Barbiecore trend to join others in supporting her husband, Adam Sandler, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the event. Jackie’s Valentino power suit included a double-breasted jacket and straight-leg trousers. She coordinated her look with shiny, pointy-toe pink pumps.