Sebastian Stan, Jasmin Rosemberg, and John David Washington at The Leading Man Party. Photo Credit: LA Magazine
The Leading Man Party, hosted by Los Angeles Magazine, honors notable men who help shape modern Hollywood featured in the November 2024 Movie Issue that kicks off awards season. The event took place at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on November 18th, celebrating the magazine’s three cover stars — Colman Domingo, Sebastian Stan, and John David Washington — The Lead Actors, the Men of Merit, plus the exceptional talent both in front of and behind the camera featured in the issue. The party also included a special guest set by DJ MOS.
BabyFace and Christopher Gialanella at The Leading Man Party. Photo Credit: LA Magazine
Talent and Notable Attendees included Leading Men Colman Domingo, John David Washington, Sebastian Stan, Kenneth “BabyFace” Edmonds, Mr. Brainwash, Annabelle Wallis, Paul Raci (actor Sing Sing) & wife Liz Raci, Gregory Zarian, Joivan Wade, Melissa Williams, Joel Michaely, Trace Lysette, Chaley Rose, Jessica Hall, Ali Abbasi (Apprentice Director), Lawrence Robinson, Devin Kawaoka, Chris Mann, Kyle Stefanski (Producer of The Apprentice) along with the Wild7 Production Team, David Lim, Jared Lehr (fashion designer), Robert Ri’chard, Daniel Hall, Derrial Christian, artist Matt Smiley, Karan Khanna, Priyanka Khanna, Derek Warburton, Jessica Betts, actress and TV host Adrienne Janic, Alex Edelman, Varai Unique, Paulina Aguirre, Kwame Siegel, James Austin Kerr, producer Hilary Shor, Steven Clarke, Brandon Williams, Jermaine Mitchell, Loreen Hwang, and more, plus Christopher Gialanella (publisher of Los Angeles Magazine), Jasmin Rosemberg (Editor-In-Chief of Los Angeles Magazine).
Guests enjoyed cocktails poolside courtesy of Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky, El Cristiano Premium Tequila, and Golden Eagle Vodka, plus Miraval Cotes de Provence rose and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Dante Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at The Maybourne Beverly Hills featuring breathtaking views of Los Angeles, from 6-8PM. At the intimate soiree under the moonlight partygoers stayed hydrated by Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino.
Jessica Hall at The Leading Man Party. Photo Credit: LA Magazine
2024 Men of Merit:
Alex Marmureanu, Bo Belmont, Farhad Hanasab (Hanasab Insurance), Franco Eyramian (Luxuriator By Franco), Giorgio Sease (Grill on the Alley), Kent Speakman (Producer), Rey Viquez (The Third Degree), Sam Jagger (Maybourne), Yves Bright (Filmmaker).
