Los Angeles Magazine held the Women of Impact 2026 Luncheon to kick off Oscars Weekend, with an inspiring afternoon that honored the trailblazing leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers shaping Los Angeles and beyond. This year’s celebration featured acclaimed actress, advocate, and March “LA Woman” Issue cover star Olivia Munn, who was recognized as the 2026 Woman of the Year for her incredible journey overcoming Breast Cancer and advocating for awareness and testing, as well as her standout acting work on the hit Apple TV show Friends and Neighbors which debuts Season 2 in early April 2026. As the guest of honor, Olivia participated in a featured Keynote Q&A conversation with Editor-in-Chief Jasmin Rosemberg, which was truly inspirational, educational, and engaging. The session was introduced by Olivia’s dear friend, actress and podcast host, Jessica St. Clair. The 2026 luncheon was hosted by publisher Chris Gialanella and included opening remarks provided by Beverly Hills Mayor Dr. Sharona Nazarian.
A key standout partner for the 2026 Los Angeles LA Woman event, including magazine and event supporter Mamazing.com, the innovative parenting product brand, showing off their latest stroller technology, baby products, and nursery items such as the Mamazing GrowPod Pro High Chair, Mamazing EvoNest Crib, Aerobase Baby Mattress, Air Lux Bassinet Stroller, and Best-Selling Ultra Air Stroller. Mamazing redefines parenthood with products that seamlessly blend innovation, comfort, and elegance.
Moms - actors, reality stars, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers - that stopped by to interact with MAMAZING in their adorable and chic pop-up nursery activation included Jennie Garth with daughter Lola Facinelli, Olivia Munn, Scheana Shay, DJ Lindsay Luv, Jessica Hall, Jane Seymour, Nancy Davis, Annabeth Gish, Corinne Foxx, Priyanka Khanna, and many more.
Prior to the seated luncheon, guests experienced a high-energy Pink Carpet Arrivals and elevated brand Marketplace, which transformed The Beverly Hilton garden patio into a dynamic, style, beauty and wellness - forward environment featuring brand activations, refreshing cocktails, wine offerings, refreshments and photo ops on the beautiful, sunny day, as well as the “Women of Impact” digital studio.
Attendees then headed into the international ballroom at the iconic Beverly Hilton for the 500-attendee luncheon, led by Los Angeles publisher Chris Gialanella and Editor-In-Chief Jasmin Rosemberg, who curated the event in honor of cover star and LA Woman of the year, Olivia Munn.
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