Los Angeles Magazine held the Women of Impact 2026 Luncheon to kick off Oscars Weekend on Friday, March 13th, 2026, 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. (Cover Photo credit: irvin and Phil Limprasertwong)
LA’s Trailblazing Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Changemakers
Prior to the keynote, Carly Steele (two-time Emmy -winning TV personality), moderated a panel featuring a few of the accomplished women featured in the issue including Corinne Foxx (actress, producer, founder and voice of the Endometriosis community), Ruth E. Carter (2-time Academy Award winning Costume Designer, currently nominated for her 5th with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners), Corinne Verdery (Chief Executive Officer of Caruso, the Los Angeles–based real estate development firm), Genie Harrison (leading women’s rights attorney and founder of Genie Harrison Law Firm, APC).
Women of Impact Luncheon Notable VIPs
Attendees at this year’s Women of Impact luncheon included women from the issue plus an array of notable VIPs such as Olivia Munn, Jennie Garth, Jane Seymour, Corinne Foxx, Corinne Verdery, Eva LaRue, Pia Mehta, Scheana Shay, Lola Facinelli, Hilary Shor, Annabeth Gish, Karey Burke, Annabeth Gish, Lisa Vidal, Shani Darden, Aisha Bowe, Yasmine-Imani Mcmorrin, Cindy Ambuehl, Fran Berger, Susan Gallagher, Lina Leikam, Anush Movsesian, Laura Friedman, Lauren Parrish, Madison Poulter, Scheana Shay, Netflix Selling Sunset Mary Bonnet, Jessica Hall, Michelle Pesce, Patti Röckenwagner, Rachel S. Moore, Rebecca Corry, Zulay Henao, Diana Madison, L’Agence Designer Tara Rudes Dann, Yasmine-Imani Mcmorrin, Oscar Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, Philanthropist Nancy Davis, Carly Steel, Artha founder Priyanka Khanna, Stallone Cristi, Maddie Lauer, Sydney Mikayla, Jessica Kaylee, Naomi Bucholovic, Lisa Stanley, Jessica Hall, Dr.Kayte Susse, Ali Lasky, Marigo Mihalos, Lisa Jammal, Ashleigh Kahn, Lisa Breckenridge, Good Day LA’s Amanda Salas and many more. Additional talent and influential industry guests included Luigi Irauzqui, Lindsay Feinstein, Gina Vitori, Jess Ritter, Eman Nafisa, Kwame Siegel, Derek Warburton, Marali Natalia, Jazmin Grimaldi, Gregory and Lawrence Zarian, Lisa Lewis, Angie Noggle, Jenny Leeser, Natasha McCrea, Jolynn Klein, Sammie Howard, Harrison Colcord, Nadine Tacorian, Louise Linton, Loreen Hwang, Stuart Brazell, Marlena Magdaleno, and many more.
The Beverly Hilton Garden Patio Transforms to an Elevated Brand Marketplace
Partners for the 2026 Los Angeles LA Woman event, both activating sponsors and brand supporters included Maison Perrier, Mamazing.com showing off their latest stroller technology, baby products and nursery items, HRC Fertility, Mission Craft Cocktails, J Vineyards and Winery, Empress 1908 Gin, Golden Eagle Vodka, Brandhustle Designers, The DeFiant with a variety of fashion gifting from swimwear to sunglasses, Yelp, Elite Maison, Emporium Thai, Artha Wellness Sanctuary and Grand Eclair.
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.
Tyrer-Cuzick Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
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.
In a deeply moving and candid conversation, Olivia spoke openly about her breast cancer journey and the life-saving impact of the Tyrer-Cuzick breast cancer risk assessment tool, a tool she credits with detecting her elevated risk and ultimately saving her life. With grace, vulnerability, and fierce advocacy, she urged every woman in the room (and beyond) to get checked, know their risk, and take control of their health before it’s too late.
Her message was clear: early detection saves lives. Awareness saves lives. And asking the right questions and demanding the right tools can mean the difference between catching cancer early and facing a much harder fight.
Women’s History Month
As we close out Women’s History Month, the Women of Impact 2026 Luncheon reminded us that honoring women isn’t just about celebrating their achievements, it’s about empowering them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to protect themselves, advocate for their health, and continue breaking barriers in every space they occupy.
Olivia Munn’s courage, her advocacy, and her refusal to stay silent about her experience is changing lives. And that’s exactly what a Woman of the Year looks like.
If you take one thing away from this event, let it be this: Get your breast cancer risk assessed. It could save your life.
