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The Hollywood Reporter hosted a beauty dinner on Wednesday in Los Angeles with notable A-listers in attendance, from Charlize Theron to Kelly Rowland.

The soiree coincided with The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Beauty Issue, which also debuted on Wednesday. The dinner honored the glam squads of some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Although the event was beauty-centric, celebrities didn’t waste an opportunity for a standout event look. WWD takes a closer look at some of the standout looks from Wednesday’s dinner.

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe wore a red minidress with a sweetheart neckline and taffeta ruffled sleeve accents from Greta Constantine, with matching red lip. She completed her all-red look with red heels and a red clutch. Her hairstylist, Nikki Nelms, joined her at the event.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: (L-R) Nikki Nelms and Janelle Monáe attend The Hollywood Reporter Beauty Dinner Presented by Instagram, Sponsored by Upneeq, Honoring the Top Glam Squads in Hollywood at Holloway House on October 25, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)

Nikki Nelms and Janelle Monáe The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Ashley Park

Ashley Park wore a chocolate brown sequin dress with a ring detail joining the bodice and skirt. She completed the look with metallic gold peep-toe block-heel sandals. Her hairstylist, Clayton Hawkins, and makeup artist, Jenna Nicole, joined her at the event.

Clayton Hawkins, Ashley Park, Jenna Nicole

Clayton Hawkins, Ashley Park and Jenna Nicole. The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron sported an all-black ensemble with an edgy twist. Theron wore a shirt with sheer side and sleeve details paired with a black tie and long leather skirt. She completed the look with gray socks and pointy-toe ankle-strap heels. Her hairstylist, Adir Abergel, joined her at the event.

Adir Abergel, Charlize Theron, The Hollywood Reporter, Beauty Dinner

Adir Abergel and Charlize Theron The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett kept it classic in a little black dress for the beauty dinner. Her minidress featured a crystal-embellished balloon skirt, which she paired with black platform ankle-strap heels. Her makeup artist, Vincent Oquendo, accompanied her to the event.

Vincent Oquendo, Jurnee Smollett, The Hollywood Reporter, Beauty Dinner

Vincent Oquendo and Jurnee Smollett The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Kathryn Newton

Kathryn Newton wore a merlot hand-embroidered sequin stretch jersey keyhole dress with elongated bell sleeves from Michael Kors Collection. She completed the look with red boots and a red chain-strap handbag. The actress’ hairstylist, Renato Campora, accompanied her to the event.

Renato Campora, Kathryn Newton, The Hollywood Reporter, Beauty Dinner

Renato Campora and Kathryn Newton The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland donned an all-black ensemble featuring a black cutout gown with a strappy cutout detail on the side. She topped off the look with a black turban. The singer and actress’ makeup artist, Sheika Daley, accompanied her to the event. Daley adorned Rowland’s face with a full Lancôme look, including wingtip eyeliner.

Sheika Daley, Kelly Rowland, The Hollywood Reporter, Beauty Dinner

Sheika Daley and Kelly Rowland The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Logan Browning

Logan Browning donned a purple ruched minidress with an asymmetric, off-the-shoulder neckline. She completed her look with black ankle-strap pumps. Browning’s makeup artist, Tasha Reiko Brown, accompanied her to the event.

Tasha Reiko Brown, Logan Browning, Hollywood Reporter, Beauty Dinner

Tasha Reiko Brown and Logan Browning The Hollywood Reporter via Getty