Baby2Baby hosted its annual Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA. The event honored Serena Williams with the “Giving Tree Award” and featured a special performance by Ludacris. The gala was attended by more than 800 guests including Hollywood talent and executives, business leaders, and philanthropists who helped raise more than $18 million to support Baby2Baby’s mission. Over the last 14 years, the organization has provided over half a billion critical items, including diapers, formula and clothing, to children living in poverty across the country.

Each year, Baby2Baby honors a public figure who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children in need with the “Giving Tree Award.” This year, Baby2Baby honored athlete and entrepreneur Serena Williams for being a longtime champion of maternal health, particularly Black maternal health. The award was presented to her by Alicia Keys who said, “Her lengthy list of professional achievements is only matched by the equally long list of her work to make the world better.” The program kicked off with a special Baby2Baby Gala edition of Hot Ones, featuring host Sean Evans and Nobody Wants This actor Adam Brody. Following that, Baby2Baby Angels Olivia Munn and Kerry Washington welcomed guests and highlighted Baby2Baby’s impactful year-round work. Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof took the stage to call attention to the organization’s fastest-growing program, disaster relief, as the team continues to step in to support hundreds of thousands of children and families who have lost everything in the wake of disasters, including the LA fire.

During the gala, Baby2Baby Board Member Julie Bowen and Malin Akerman led the fundraising portion of the evening. The duo kept the crowd energized while encouraging donations to help Baby2Baby reach children in need, resulting in a record-breaking over $18 million raised. To close out the evening’s program, Board Members Jessica Alba and Ciara thanked the room for their generous contributions and brought the crowd to their feet to welcome the gala’s special musical performer, Ludacris. The multiplatinum rapper, actor and philanthropist performed hits, “All I Do Is Win,” “Stand Up,” and “Yeah!,” “Glamorous,” “How Low Can You Go,” “Shake Your Money Maker” and more. D-Nice kept guests dancing throughout the after party to celebrate Baby2Baby’s biggest night of the year.