Emily Ratajkowski looked glamorous while attending the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Thursday.
The 31-year-old model — who’s the author of My Body, a collection of personal essays — slipped her formidable figure into a floor-length black gown, which she paired with black sandal heels.
The Vogue cover girl wore her lustrous dark tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her shoulders in a straight style, with bangs framing her face.
The mother-of-one wore dewy glam for the evening, featuring a touch of pink blush, nude lipstick on her pout, and light eyeshadow.
The annual PEN America Literary Gala celebrates writers who ‘champion and defend freedom of expression.’ Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels, 78, is among this year’s honorees, and will be awarded the Audible Literary Service Award. Many of his SNL stars came out to support him at the event, including Colin Jost, 40, who served as the night’s host.
Glamorous: Emily Ratajkowski looked glamorous while attending the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Thursday
The black tie event features a cocktail reception, dinner and awards, followed by dessert and an afterparty.
The proceeds go to support PEN America’s cultural programming and advocacy work.
Also in attendance was actor Alec Baldwin, 65, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin, 39, who made a stylish duo on the red carpet.
The Glengarry Glen Ross star — who recently became a grandfather, after his eldest daughter Ireland, 27, gave birth to daughter Holland — looked sharp in a black suit and bowtie.
The father-of-seven wore his salt and pepper hair slicked back with gel.
Meanwhile his wife was the epitome of chic in a black gown with a tiered feather fringe.
The yoga instructor wore her brunette tresses pinned back in a stylish bun. She accessorized with sparkling earrings, a gold bangle, and a number of rings.
Hilaria opted for delicate glam, wearing nude matte lipstick and a hint of blush.
Classy: The 31-year-old model slipped her formidable figure into a floor-length black gown, which she paired with black sandal heels
Stunner: The Vogue cover girl wore her lustrous dark tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her shoulders in a straight style, with bangs framing her face
So chic: The mother-of-one wore dewy glam for the evening, featuring a touch of pink blush, nude lipstick on her pout, and light eyeshadow
At one point Hilaria and Alec were pictured holding signs in support of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is serving an eight-year sentence for alleged national security offenses.
Hilaria’s sign read, ‘Free Narges and all Iranian political prisoners.’ Meanwhile Alec’s read, ‘Narges stands for peace.’
Baldwin also shared an Instagram image with Narges’ husband, Tahgi Rahmani, who accepted the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award on her behalf.
‘Unbelievable courage on both of their parts,’ the actor wrote in the caption of the image.
Candace Bushnell, 64, looked incredible as ever in an off-shoulder black gown with a feather trim.
The author — who is known for writing the Sex and the City newspaper column that spawned the famous HBO show and movies — added height to the look with a pair of silver heels.
The ‘original Carrie Bradshaw’ wore her blonde hair in bouncy locks
She was joined by novelist Jay McInerney, 68, on the red carpet.
Lorne Michaels looked dashing in a black suit and bowtie. He was joined by CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel, 53, who wowed in a strapless green dress.
Dynamic duo: Also in attendance was actor Alec Baldwin, 65, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin, 39, who made a stylish duo on the red carpet
PDA: Alec gave his wife a sweet kiss on the side of her head as they posed for the shutterbugs
Elegant: The yoga instructor was the epitome of chic in a black gown with a tiered feather fringe
Looking sharp: The Glengarry Glen Ross star looked sharp in a black suit and bowtie
New grandpa: Baldwin recently became a grandfather, after his eldest daughter Ireland, 27, gave birth to daughter Holland
Dapper: The father-of-seven wore his salt and pepper hair slicked back with gel
Accessories: She accessorized with sparkling earrings, a gold bangle, and a number of rings
Delicate: Hilaria opted for delicate glam, wearing nude matte lipstick and a hint of blush
In support: At one point Hilaria and Alec were pictured holding signs in support of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is serving an eight-year sentence for alleged national security offenses
Original Carrie Bradshaw: Candace Bushnell, 64 — who is known for writing the Sex and the City newspaper column that spawned the famous HBO show and movies — looked incredible as ever in an off-shoulder black gown with a feather trim
Stylish duo: She was joined by novelist Jay McInerney, 68, on the red carpet
Edgy: Musician Michelle Zauner, 34, showed off her edgy sense of style in a white shirt dress adorned in white feathers
Effortlessly chic: Actress Candice Bergen, 77, donned a feathered black jacket over a white top
Lovely pair: Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, 76, stunned in a floral print jacket and pants. Diane was joined by her husband Barry Diller, 81, who looked sharp in a black suit and yellow-tinted sunglasses
The host: SNL star Colin Jost, 40, will host the event. Scarlett Johansson’s husband looked sharp in a black tuxedo
With the boss: Jost was pictured posing with his boss, Saturday Night Live honcho Lorne Michaels, 78
Man of the hour: The executive producer looked dashing in a black suit and bowtie. He was joined by CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel, 53, who wowed in a strapless green dress
Honoree: Michaels is among this year’s honorees, and will be awarded the Audible Literary Service Award
Successful: The award will be one of many for the producer. Michaels has received 21 Primetime Emmy Awards from 98 nominations, and holds the record as the most nominated individual in the award show’s history
Comedy hour: Also in attendance were SNL comedians Fred Armisen, 56, who sported a black suit and tie and John Mulaney, 40, who rocked a black blazer, well-fitted grey pants and a red tie
Menn’s fashion: Mulaney accessorized with a silver watch
Proud: Mulaney posed with Michaels who proudly held his award
Advocates: Armisen also posed with Suzanne Nossel, and like Alec and Hilaria the duo held up a sign in support of Narges, reading, ‘Let Narges return to her family’
All together: Alec, Hilaria, and Suzanne posed with Diane Sawyer and Bergen
Dapper trio: Jost, Michaels and Mulaney posed on the red carpet
Laughing it up: Mulaney was pictured laughing it up with the legendary Canadian-American television producer
Chic duo: Novelist Salman Rushdie, 75, was joined by his poet wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths, 45, who wowed in a form-fitting black dress
Staying strong: Rushdie wore a black suit and glasses with the right-hand lens blacked out, after losing sight in the eye following a brutal stabbing onstage at a literary event last year
Courageous: Rushdie proudly held his award during his first public appearance since the brutal attack last August
Also in attendance were SNL comedians Fred Armisen, 56, who sported a black suit and tie and John Mulaney, 40, who rocked a black blazer, well-fitted grey pants and a red tie.
Mulaney accessorized his outfit with a silver watch.
Armisen also posed with Suzanne Nossel, and like Alec and Hilaria the duo held up a sign in support of Narges, reading, ‘Let Narges return to her family.’
Novelist Salman Rushdie, 75, was joined by his poet wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths, 45, who wowed in a form-fitting black dress.
Rushdie wore a black suit and glasses with the right-hand lens blacked out, after losing sight in the eye following a brutal stabbing onstage at a literary event last year.
Rushdie received a standing ovation and proudly held his award during his first public appearance since the brutal attack last August.
Musician Michelle Zauner, 34, showed off her edgy sense of style in a white shirt dress adorned in white feathers.
She paired the outfit with a black tie and thigh-high black boots.
The songstress accessorized with a unique purse in the shape of a pearl. She wore her hair in Princess Leia-style buns.
With Diane: Baldwin shook hands with Diane Sawyer
Having a good time: The actor was pictured sharing a laugh with Mulaney
Paying attention: Ratajkowski listened intently while smiling inside of the event
Celebrating Lorne: SNL comedian Michael Che, 40, was seen supporting Lorne inside the event wearing a classy black suit
Inside: Jost was pictured speaking onstage
Entertaining: Mulaney also entertained the crowd
Speech: Lorne was seen giving a speech upon receiving the Audible Literary Service Award
Standing ovation: Rushdie received a standing ovation from the crowd as he accepted an award from the literary organization
Party: St. Vincent and Michelle Zauner posed up inside the event
Dinner: Guests were later treated to dinner
SNL stars: Che and Jost chatted it up over plates of food at the after party
Brave: Baldwin also shared an Instagram image with Narges Mohammadi’s husband, Tahgi Rahmani, who accepted the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award on her behalf
Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, 76, stunned in a floral print jacket and pants.
She accessorized with a black crossbody bag and wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls. Diane was joined by her husband Barry Diller, 81, who looked sharp in a black suit and yellow-tinted sunglasses.
Actress Candice Bergen, 77, donned a feathered black jacket over a white top. She paired her stylish look with wide-leg pants and shimmering black heels.
SNL comedian Michael Che, 40, was pictured supporting Lorne inside the event wearing a black suit.
The award will be one of many Michaels has received throughout his career. The legendary Canadian-American television producer has received 21 Primetime Emmy Awards from 98 nominations, and holds the record as the most nominated individual in the award show’s history.
