Hugh Jackman and Friends Turn Up the Volume at Global Citizen NOW in NYC
Imagine a room full of stars, each one desperately trying to outshine the other while pretending that world issues are the main topic. Welcome to the Global Citizen NOW event in New York City, where Hugh Jackman took the stage and somehow managed to make the plight of global poverty sound as riveting as a Marvel movie. “We have the power to change the world,” he proclaimed, likely while looking at his perfectly chiseled jaw in a reflection. This isn’t just any charity gala; it’s a gathering of A-listers who have mastered the art of looking concerned in designer outfits.
Florence Pugh strutted in, radiating enough charisma to light up a small city, and by small city, I mean one that’s about to be gentrified. She was joined by Kerry Washington, who reminded us all that the fight for justice is a marathon, not a sprint—unless you’re talking about the sprint to get the best seat at a fashion show. Post Malone, the human embodiment of a tattoo parlor on a bender, was also present, probably contemplating how to incorporate social justice into his next hit single. “You know, I think I’ll drop a track about climate change,” he might have said while sipping on something that looked suspiciously like iced coffee mixed with regret.
The event’s agenda was nothing short of ambitious: tackling issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality all in one night, because why not? With celebrities taking turns at the mic, it felt more like a talent show where everyone forgot their lines. But hey, at least they looked fabulous doing it! Reports suggest that the audience was thrilled to hear Jackman’s heartfelt words while simultaneously wondering when the next round of vegan hors d’oeuvres would arrive.
As the evening drew to a close, you could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from the crowd, who were probably already planning their next Instagram posts to show how deeply they care about humanity while wearing outfits that cost more than some people’s monthly rent.
So, what’s next for these modern-day knights in shining armor? Will Jackman take on a new role as a humanitarian superhero? Will Post Malone finally release that climate anthem? Tune in next time for more celebrity shenanigans where the stakes are low, but the selfies are high.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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