WSJ Innovator Awards: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Aubrey Plaza & More Stun at Star-Studded Event

The Wall Street Journal Magazine’s 2024 Innovator Awards was a night of recognizing talent from music, film, comedy, sports, tech, entertainment, and fashion! On Tuesday, Oct. 29, celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Aubrey Plaza, Reese Witherspoon, and Penelope Cruz, stunned on the red carpet as they attended the star-studded event which took place at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The magazine’s annual gala began in 2011 and gives out innovator awards to changemakers and leaders in their industries. During the evening, the cast of Saturday Night Live, the WNBA, Charli XCX, and Salma Hayek Pinault were among those honored. Plus, while presenting, Aubrey Plaza slammed comedian Tony Hinchcliffe who has come under fire for his offensive joke at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in which he referred to Puerto Rico as “garbage.” “Thankfully, my sweet abuelita wasn’t here to hear that disgusting remark. But if she was alive today, I think she would say, ‘Tony Hinchcliffe, go f— yourself.’ And yes, the Wall Street Journal can quote me on that,” she said to the crowd who began to clap and cheer in response.