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From earning two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits with the “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B to releasing her dynamic album “Traumazine,” Megan has proven unstoppable.

Megan has been recognized for her musical achievements, including three GRAMMY wins, nine BET Awards and back-to-back Billboard Music Awards for “Top Rap Female Artist.” Additionally, she has been honored for her advocacy efforts, having received the 2022 Special Achievement Award at The Webby Awards and the Trailblazer Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Most recently, Megan made history in Nov. 2022, becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Forbes’ prestigious Under 30 issue. She was previously recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 after publishing her monumental “Why I Speak Up For Black Women” op-ed for The New York Times.

The multihyphenate has also dazzled in select acting roles, making guest appearances on STARZ’s hit show “P-Valley” as well as “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” She has also expanded her skillset in 2022 by both hosting and serving as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live along with co-hosting Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

She also spearheads the Pete and Thomas Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on uplifting and assisting women, children, senior citizens and underserved communities in Houston, Texas and across the world. The organization focuses on three core pillars that include – education, housing, and health + wellness. 

Megan’s philanthropic work was heralded by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who presented her with the key to the city of Houston and a proclamation that officially designated May 2, 2022 as Megan Thee Stallion Day in her hometown. In 2021, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee awarded Megan the 18th Congressional District Hero Award in Houston for her humanitarian initiatives.

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Auctioneer: Harry Santa-Olalla, ‘The Fundraising Guy’

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Melba Wilson is the owner of a growing culinary empire based in New York’s famed Harlem neighborhood. Right around the corner from The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, her renowned restaurant, Melba’s, is a hot spot for celebrities, locals, and tourists from around the world who crave unbeatable American comfort food.

Her eponymous restaurant has become an international destination, launching Wilson to fame as a nationally acclaimed television personality and author. Melba is President of the NYC Hospitality Alliance which represents more than 4,000 restaurants and nightlife establishments. She expressed her community-first spirit during the pandemic, with Melba’s Restaurant providing more than 200,000 free meals to neighbors in need.

Melba is a member of both the Board of Trustees and the Culinary Council of God’s Love We Deliver.

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Sarah Jessica Parker starred as Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the City (1998-2004), a role she reprised on the HBO Max show And Just Like That which premiered in 2021. The third season begins production this month. And Just Like That currently ranks as the #1 HBO Max Original overall and is the most watched returning HBO Max Original to date. Parker served as an executive producer for both series.

Parker has worked in the theater, on and off Broadway, since 1976. She recently starred on both Broadway and the West End opposite her husband, Matthew Broderick, in the revival of one of the great American comedies, ‘Plaza Suite’, and has received a 2024 Olivier nomination for her performance. Parker also recently reprised her role of Sarah Sanderson in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ which received three Emmy nominations.

In 2014, Parker launched her namesake footwear and fashion label, SJP Collection. She single-handedly owns and operates the business, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Parker is the publisher of SJP Lit, an imprint which publishes thought-provoking, inclusive, and big-hearted stories. She also currently serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New York City Ballet.

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Cole Escola has received a Drama Desk Award, a Theater World Award, and two Outer Critics Circle Awards for Oh, Mary! and they’re thrilled to be making their Broadway debut with the show. Notable TV includes: “Search Party,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris,” “Difficult People” (on which they also wrote), “Man Seeking Woman,” “Mozart in the Jungle,” and “Ziwe” (for which they were also a writer).

Cole consulted on “Hacks” for HBO and also wrote for “The Other Two” for Comedy Central. They were the co-creator, writer, and star of the lo-fi cult-hit TV show “Jeffrey and Cole Casserole,” and were named one of Vanity Fair’s “25 Best Performances of 2023″ for their special “Our Home Out West ,” and “Best Sketch Comic of 2020” by the New York Times for their special “Help! I’m Stuck!,” which they filmed alone in their apartment during quarantine. Both self-produced specials are available on YouTube.

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Honorary Chairwoman

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Co-Chairs

Produced and Directed by

MICHAEL KORS & LANCE LE PERE

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ERICH BERGEN

CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED

CANARD, INC.

KRISTIN CHENOWETH

PAT COSTELLO

DIO

DRY FARM WINES

COLE ESCOLA

CHOLE FINEMAN

JOHN IDOL

MICHAEL KORS

MEGAN THEE STALLION

MICHAEL J. MORTIZ JR.

SARAH JESSICA PARKER

PAUL WILMOT COMMUNICATIONS

DESIREE PEREZ

RAIOLA/CO.

ROC NATION

SAM SMITH

BLAINE TRUMP

THE VERY REVEREND PATRICK MALLOY, DEAN

WILDER GARDENS & FLOWERS

MELBA WILSON

ANNA WINTOUR

Thank you for attending the Golden Heart Awards!

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