Rita Wilson looked polished to perfection as she arrived to the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit in New York City on Sunday.
While arriving to the David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the actress, 67, displayed her chic sense of style in a black studded gown, which she styled with a buttoned blazer and a pair of open-toed high heels.
She completed her elegant ensemble with a sparkly choker necklace and her light brown hair with dark blonde highlights in loose waves.
For the occasion, the mother-of-two rocked a burgundy manicure and glamorous makeup look, consisting of a flirty pair of false eyelashes, blush and a nude lipstick.
Dazzling: Rita Wilson looked polished to perfection as she arrived to the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit in New York City on Sunday
Beautiful: While arriving to the David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the actress, 67, displayed her chic sense of style in a black studded gown, which she styled with a buttoned blazer and a pair of open-toed high heels
After posing for numerous solo shots on the red carpet, Wilson was seen mingling with Lee Woodruff, Bob Woodruff, Caroline Hirsch, Anne Marie Dougherty and Ralph Andretta.
Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige looked breathtakingly beautiful in a semi-sheer black gown with a train and silver embellishments on it.
Tracy Morgan rocked a black and grey checkered pantsuit over a white shirt and black loafers as he prepared to make attendees laugh on stage.
Malaysian comedian and actor Ronny Chieng looked sharp in a charcol grey suit, with a black tie and brown loafers with red laces.
This year’s fundraiser featured a fantastic lineup of comedic and musical performances, including Wilson, Jimmy Carr, Chieng, Shane Gillis, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Morgan, Jon Stewart, The War and Treaty.
The annual benefit is held to honor nation’s impacted veterans and their families.
‘Stand Up for Heroes will shine a light on the incredible service and sacrifice of our veterans, service members, and their families, and raise important funds to support the men and women who have had our back and who now need us to have theirs,’ Bob Woodruff, the co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, said in a statement on their website.
Michael Trotter Jr. and his wife and musical partner, Tanya, as well as Lydia Fenet were also in attendance.
(L-R) Wilson posed for a group photo with Lee Woodruff, Bob Woodruff, Caroline Hirsch, Anne Marie Dougherty and Ralph Andretta
Wow: Mary J. Blige looked breathtakingly beautiful in a semi-sheer black gown with a train and silver embellishments on it
Comedian: Tracy Morgan rocked a black and grey checkered pantsuit over a white shirt and black loafers as he prepared to make attendees laugh on stage
A night to remember: This year’s fundraiser featured a fantastic lineup of comedic and musical performances, including Wilson, Jimmy Carr, Chieng, Shane Gillis, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Morgan, Jon Stewart, The War and Treaty
Stand Up for Heroes was launched in 2007, and has has raised over ‘$70 million to date to help all veterans and military families have successful futures.’
According to the organization’s website, the event ‘is one of New York’s most anticipated nights of hope, healing and laughter, honoring our nation’s injured veterans and their families.’
Over the years, it has been held at the Beacon Theater, the Theater at Madison Square Garden, and most recently, David Geffen Hall.
Last month, Wilson celebrated her birthday, alongside husband, Tom Hanks, who turned 67 in July.
Upon marking his big day, she penned a heartfelt birthday tribute, which read: ‘Happy Birthday to this man who is my lover, my best friend, my family, the father of my children.’
Dapper: Malaysian comedian and actor Ronny Chieng looked sharp in a charcol grey suit, with a black tie and brown loafers with red laces
Showing their support: Michael Trotter Jr. and his wife and musical partner, Tanya, were also in attendance
Shining bright: Author, Lydia Fenet, wore a sparkly knee-length dress and a pair of pumps to the event
‘He loves a typewriter just slightly less than me, (why is there no typewriter emoji?) invents cocktails like Diet Cokecaine ( Diet Coke mixed with Champagne) or a Cokearita (Diet Coke mixed with margarita), DJs regularly on @bossradio66, is happiest being surround by his family and friends, and has committed to telling the stories of veterans and has created his own coffee brand supporting veterans, @givehanx Hanx for our Troops,’ she gushed.
She concluded: ‘He is one of the smartest people I know, has made me laugh everyday for 38 years, can nap anywhere at anytime. Happy happy birthday my love!’
The pair met back in 1981 while co-starring on a show called Bosom Buddies.
At the time, Hanks was still married to his first wife, Samantha Lewes, whom he was with from 1978-1987.
They share a son and daughter, Colin Hanks, 45, and Elizabeth Hanks, 40.
