By SDCN Staff
Rancho Santa Fe, CA–The glamorous Hollywood Beauty Awards does more than celebrate the most distinguished in film, TV and music’s makeup, styling, hair and wellness.
Since 2017, the elegant event has become instrumental in helping shine a light on the beauty of pet rescue. Thanks to founder Michele Elyzabeth and Senior Executive Producer Pamela Price, Helen Woodward Animal Center is honored to once again participate as the beneficiary of the 11th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards on Apr. 10 at the Taglyan in Los Angeles.
This year, two fuzzy orphan center representatives, Hulu, and Prime, served as special Red-Carpet correspondents, rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
The elegant, star-studded award show has become one of Hollywood’s topmost celebrations, drawing major stars and celebrities to the glamorous event which recognizes the architects of beauty; talent in hair, makeup, photography, and styling. The tie-in to animal welfare is a personal one, close to the heart of the event’s founder and CEO Michele Elyzabeth who, as an avid rescuer, believes in pets’ ability to make the world a more beautiful place. In 2017, Elyzabeth invited Helen Woodward Animal Center to the Hollywood Beauty Awards as beneficiary following the center’s extensive rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey, creating a beautiful partnership that has continued for nine years.
Welcoming orphan puppy correspondents on the red carpet connects the star-power of the event to the beauty of the beneficiary’s mission. Over the years, some of the center’s most special representatives had a rescue story of their own. From natural disaster survivors to shelter pets looking for a second chance, these animals have walked the red carpet with stars, and some have even found forever homes with them.
This year, 11-week-old Chihuahua blend orphan pups Hulu and Prime will rub noses with the stars inside the stunning venue. They were part of a large litter of seven, rescued from a highly impacted shelter in Colorado. About 90 percent of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s rescues are pulled from challenged shelters, where lives are most at-risk. For Hulu and Prime, this special event is a true celebration of their beautiful lives.
“These celebrities are some of the most influential people in the world,” said Helen Woodward Animal Center PR Director Jessica Gercke. “When stars of this caliber snuggle with one of our orphan pets and share their love for rescue, they encourage others to help save lives. We are incredibly grateful to the Hollywood Beauty Awards for this beautiful opportunity.”
“We are proud and honored to be associated with Helen Woodward Animal Center,” said Hollywood Beauty Awards CEO and founder Michele Elyzabeth.
While most celebrity presenters are kept secret until the big day, attendees consist of some of the hottest and brightest in Hollywood. Past big-name honorees and presenters have included Sydney Sweeney, Ciara, Viola Davis, Andra Day Globe, Johnny Depp, Laura Dern, Anne Hathaway, Samuel L. Jackson, Andie MacDowell, Carey Mulligan, Joe Mantegna, Leah Michele, Lionel Richie, Britney Spears, Charlize Theron, Sofia Vergara, and Denzel Washington.
As for the rest of the furry friends at Helen Woodward Animal Center, they are simply touched that the glitzy award ceremony reminds those in Tinsel Town that fur often covers the faces of those most fair.
