Outspoken LGBTQ advocate and actress Annette Bening, who recently received an Oscar nomination for her portrayed of the iconic, openly gay swimmer Diane Nyad, will be awarded The Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year:
From her iconic performances in “The Grifters” and “American Beauty,” to her recently Oscar nominated role in “Nyad,” the Pudding is proud to celebrate her truly unique and impactful presence in the world of entertainment.
The Woman of the Year Award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ oldest honor, bestowed annually on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Established in 1951, the Woman of the Year Award has been given to many notable and talented entertainers including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington, and most recently Jennifer Coolidge, the 73rd Woman of the Year.
The Woman of the Year festivities will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals will host a celebratory roast for Ms. Bening at 7 p.m., after which she will be presented with her Pudding Pot at Farkas Hall, the Hasty Pudding’s historic home in Harvard Square since 1888. A press conference will follow the presentation at 7:25 p.m. Afterwards, Ms. Bening will attend a performance of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 175th production, “Heist Heist Baby.”
“We’re absolutely thrilled to honor Annette Bening in this milestone 175th anniversary year for the Hasty Pudding,” said Hasty Pudding President Josh Hillers. “Hot off her Oscars nomination for Best Actress, we’re excited to present her with the most prestigious award in the entertainment industry.”
— from a Hasty Pudding Theatricals press release
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