Tom Ford, Jennifer Hudson and More Gather to Celebrate Leonard A. Lauder

Last night, Hearst and Harper's BAZAAR celebrated the Lincoln Center 7th Annual Corporate Fund Fashion Gala, honoring Leonard A. Lauder with the Women’s Leadership Award. Guests included past and present Estee Lauder models such as Elizabeth Hurley, Karlie Koss, Carolyn Murphy, Hilary Rhoda and more. Elizabeth Hurley kicked off the ceremony, followed by welcome remarks by Steve Swartz. Following touching tributes from both Glenda Bailey and Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford and Mr. Lauder sat in conversation discussing his career and the life lessons he has learned. Then, Carolyn Murphy introduced Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson whom delivered a breathtaking performance. Click through for the best photos of the night.

This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US. 

Related articles:

The Best Style Moments From The 2019 Revolve Awards

The Hottest Looks Spotted At The 2019 People's Choice Awards

The Best Red Carpet Looks From The Mtv Emas 2019

Tommy Hilfiger, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford, Jennifer Hudson, Leonard Lauder, Carolyn Murphy, and Glenda Bailey. Photo: Getty

1 of 28

Tommy Hilfiger, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford, Jennifer Hudson, Leonard Lauder, Carolyn Murphy, Glenda Bailey.

Model Hilary Rhoda. Photo: Getty

2 of 28

Hilary Rhoda

Brooke Shields Image: Getty

3 of 28

Brooke Shields

Jennifer Hudson, Leonard Lauder, and Judy Glickman-Lauder. Image: Getty

4 of 28

Jennifer Hudson, Leonard Lauder, Judy Glickman-Lauder.

Alek Wek Image: Getty

5 of 28

Alek Wek

Carolyn Murphy Image: Getty

6 of 28

Carolyn Murphy

7

Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman Image: Getty

7 of 28

Jillian Hervey, Lucas Goodman

Elizabeth Hurley and Glenda Bailey Image: Getty

8 of 28

Elizabeth Hurley,Glenda Bailey

Mary-Ann and Fabrizio Freda Image: Getty

9 of 28

Mary-Ann,Fabrizio Freda

Steven R. Swartz Image: Getty

10 of 28

Steven R. Swartz

Henry Timms, Glenda Bailey, Katherine Farley, Steven R. Swartz. Image: Getty

11 of 28

Henry Timms, Glenda Bailey, Katherine Farley, Steven R. Swartz

Jennifer Hudson performing onstage at Lincoln Center. Image: Getty

12 of 28

Jennifer Hudson

Christina Baker and Robert C. Baker Image: Getty

13 of 28

Christina Baker , Robert C. Baker

Editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey with guests. Image: Getty

14 of 28

Glenda Bailey

Candace Bushnell Image: Getty

15 of 28

Candace Bushnell

Halima Aden Image: Getty

16 of 28

Karlie Kloss Image: Getty

17 of 28

Karlie Kloss

Marianne Diorio, Fern Mallis, and Geri Schacner Image: Getty

18 of 28

Marianne Diorio, Fern Mallis, Geri Schacner

Carolyn Murphy Image: Getty

19 of 28

Carolyn Murphy

William P. Lauder and Lori Kanter-Tritsch. Image: Getty

20 of 28

William P. Lauder , Lori Kanter-Tritsch

Eliana Lauder and Levi Rhodes. Image: Getty

21 of 28

Eliana Lauder , Levi Rhodes

Frederic Malle Image: Getty

22 of 28

Frederic Malle

Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey Image: Getty

23 of 28

Glenda Bailey

Danielle Lauder Image: Getty

24 of 28

26

Jane Lauder and Aerin Lauder Image: Getty

25 of 28

Jane Lauder ,Aerin Lauder

John Demsey and Alina Cho Image: Getty

26 of 28

John Demsey ,Alina Cho

Deirdre Stanley and Shaun Messiah Image: Getty

27 of 28

Deirdre Stanley , Shaun Messiah

Leonard Lauder and Tom Ford onstage in conversation at Lincoln Center. Image: Getty Image: Getty

28 of 28

Leonard Lauder, Tom Ford