Time 100 Gala: All the best photos of 2018's most influential people

April 25, 2018

<p>Millie Bobby Brown wowed the crowd in her flower embellished gown by Dolce & Gabana.</p>
<p>The <em>Stranger Things</em> star had the most hilarious reaction to finding out her idol Cardi B would't be gracing the red carpet. “Is she not? Why not?” Millie exclaimed. “Why didn’t she come? Oh wait, she is pregnant. She is pregnant. I’ll give her that, but that’s it. Next time, she better be here. She better turn up.”</p>
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<p>Deepika Padukone was easily one of the night's best dressed! The Bollywood star stunned in this traditional sari with a modern twist.</p>
<p>That evening, the actress opened up about her struggle with depression, saying: "I remember waking up that morning with a strange pittish feeling in my stomach. I had no idea what I was feeling. Life all of a sudden just felt meaningless and there were days when I just wanted to give up. And couple of weeks later I was diagnosed with clinical depression."</p>
<p>She continued: "And for the some of us I think who do think of giving up once in a while, I want you to know that we’re all in this together, and most importantly that there is hope, because in the words of Stephen Fry, 'We’ll be sunny one day.' Thank you."</p>
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<p>American Olympian Aly Raisman stopped for a glam snap with actress Yara Shahidi, wearing Reem Acra. Apart from being an incredible athlete, Aly is also known for testifying against Larry Nassar, the Olympic doctor who was convicted of up to 265 counts of child molestation while working with team USA.</p>
<p>The 23-year-old gymnast had some inspiring words on the carpet. "I think this year has been very important because it’s the year where people are speaking up and we’re saying no more, we’re saying time’s up, and we are pushing for everyone to feel safe," she said. "We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot more to go, but at least we can be hopeful that there are a lot of good people out there that are supporting us and are ready to help us fight for change."</p>
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American Olympian Aly Raisman stopped for a glam snap with actress Yara Shahidi, wearing Reem Acra. Apart from being an incredible athlete, Aly is also known for testifying against Larry Nassar, the Olympic doctor who was convicted of up to 265 counts of child molestation while working with team USA.

The 23-year-old gymnast had some inspiring words on the carpet. "I think this year has been very important because it’s the year where people are speaking up and we’re saying no more, we’re saying time’s up, and we are pushing for everyone to feel safe," she said. "We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot more to go, but at least we can be hopeful that there are a lot of good people out there that are supporting us and are ready to help us fight for change."

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Could this be our new favourite trio? Keith Urban, olympian Adam Rippon and Nicole Kidman got cozy at the Time 100 Gala.

Adam, who shot to fame after the PyeongChang Olympics, toasted his mom. "Maybe my success seems that it's come overnight, but it's come from a lot of ups and downs and struggles that I pushed myself through. And the person who inspires me is here with me tonight: It's my mom!"

He continued: "She has told me, along with her other children, that they are champions, that they are a genius, that they are braver than they think and they are stronger than they know. And so I'd like to raise a glass tonight to my mom and all the moms out there who have helped their kids realize their true potential... I met Nicole Kidman tonight and she even let me smell her husband. If it wasn't for the words my mom told me, 'never give up my dreams,' I never would have had that experience."

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<p>Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke received a smooch from artist Kehinde Wiley.</p>
<p>On the carpet, Tarana remarked, "In six months we’ve seen a change in the national dialogue around sexual violence that we’ve never seen before."</p>
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<p>The Time 100 Gala red carpet was a family affair for the Lopez clan! Jennifer stunned in a high-slit gown alongside her mom, Guadalupe, and her sister, Lynda. Nestled between the ladies was the singer's beau, Alex Rodriguez.</p>
<p>The "Jenny from the Block" singer said, "Watching everything that’s happening with women, finding their voices, standing up for themselves, all of the groundwork that was laid last year and into this year … the world is changing. And it’s changing for our daughters and we are super excited about that."</p>
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<p>Martha Stewart and Samantha Bee couldn't believe they ran into each other on the red carpet!</p>
<p>Canadian comedian and TV host Samantha said of the Parkland shooting activists, "I admire them greatly."</p>
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<p><em>This Is Us</em> stars Susan Kelechi Watson and Sterling K Brown stopped for a photo, too.</p>
<p>While addressing the crowd, the Time 100 honouree toasted one of his old teachers, Mrs. B. "I'm a man of faith. I believe myself and all of these other bright lights in the room with me to be spiritual beings having a temporary human existence. One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is your presence," he said. "She filled me up with so much love, I felt like I could run through a brick wall. Thank you for sharing your divinity with me."</p>
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<p>Comedian Leslie Jones and designer Christian Siriano showed off their megawatt smiles. The <em>Saturday Night Live</em> star often wears Christian's designs!</p>
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<p>Greta Gerwig stunned in a crushed velvet navy Gucci gown. The director shot to stardom this year with her latest Oscar nominated film, <em>Lady Bird</em>.</p>
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<p>One of Hollywood's favourite couples, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, made a glamorous appearance, too!</p>
<p>The loved-up couple just debuted their first film together, <em>A Quiet Place</em>.</p>
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<p>They've arrived! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez waved to the crowds.</p>
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<p>JLo put on an incredible performance for the Gala, followed up by Canadian Shawn Mendes.</p>
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<p>Trust John Krasinski to show off his stellar personality! The <em>A Quiet Place</em> director and his wife Emily Blunt posed with Cameron Kasky, Jaclyn Corin, David Hogg, Alex Wind and Emma Gonzalez.</p>
<p>These Parkland teens were all part of the movement against gun violence.</p>
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<p>Kesha stunned in an ornate caped gown by Canadian designer Mikael D at the Gala.</p>
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<p><em>Master of None</em> co-writer and star Lena Waithe stopped for a snap with fiancée Alana Mayo.</p>
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<p>We love when our favourites collide. Keith Urban and Shawn Mendes looked happy as clams at the gala.</p>
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<p>Shawn Mendes, weeks after releasing his latest single "In My Blood" and days after performing at the Queen's 92nd birthday party, posed for photos before taking to the stage to perform his latest track.</p>
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<p>Yara, Shawn and Millie got to know each other backstage.</p>
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