Prime Highlights :
- Monica Lewinsky will be honoured with the Woman of the 21st Century Award in recognition of her work as an activist, writer and advocate against public shaming and cyberbullying.
- The award will be presented at the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai spring luncheon, which also supports key healthcare initiatives through fundraising.
Key Facts :
- The event will take place on May 7 at the Beverly Hills Hotel and will be hosted by Nischelle Turner, featuring a conversation with Jane Buckingham.
- Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai has raised more than $70 million for healthcare programmes and is currently supporting neurology and pediatric care initiatives.
Background :
Monica Lewinsky will receive the Woman of the 21st Century Award from Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai at its annual spring luncheon on May 7 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The event will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight anchor Nischelle Turner and will feature a conversation between Lewinsky and author and Trendera founder Jane Buckingham.
The organization chose Lewinsky for her work as an activist, writer and producer, and for raising awareness about public shaming and cyberbullying. Over the years, she has used her platform to speak about resilience and the impact of online behaviour. Her 2015 TED Talk, “The Price of Shame,” has drawn millions of views worldwide.
At the event, Lewinsky and Buckingham will discuss the theme of reclaiming, which is also the focus of Lewinsky’s new podcast. The programme will also include a fundraising segment, with proceeds supporting the Women’s Guild Neurology Project and a Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai’s Guerin Children’s expansion.
Lewinsky has built a wide-ranging career after her early public life, working as a producer on projects such as “Impeachment: American Crime Story” and “15 Minutes of Shame.” She also serves as an ambassador for anti-bullying initiatives in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai has raised more than $70 million for healthcare programmes over the years. Its current campaign aims to strengthen treatment and research in neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, ALS, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, while also supporting pediatric care initiatives.
