Husband and wife duo Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete marked 25 years of their foundation’s impact with the annual DesignCare Gala, celebrating major changemakers across the industry.
Hollywood Unlocked hit the red carpet for the star-studded event, catching up with celebrity guests and honorees throughout the night. This year, the HollyRod Foundation honored Naomi Campbell with the Jacqueline Avant HollyRod Humanitarian Award, presented on her behalf to Kimora Lee Simmons. Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe were also recognized, receiving the Muhammad Ali Trailblazer Award.
The evening featured a fashion show curated by designer Sergio Hudson, with stunning looks modeled by Aoki Lee Simmons, The Combs Twins, and more. The guest list was packed with familiar faces, including Tina Knowles Lawson, Smokey Robinson, Raven-Symoné, Arsenio Hall, Kyla Pratt, Tisha Campbell, and many others.
Founded in 1997, the HollyRod Foundation is dedicated to “providing compassionate care to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease.” These causes are deeply personal to the Peetes — Holly’s father, Matthew T. Robinson Jr., was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 45, and their son RJ was diagnosed with autism at age three.
Over the past 25 years, Holly and Rodney have worked tirelessly to raise awareness and champion the message that with autism, anything is possible — including building a successful career. Today, their son RJ is proudly entering his eighth year working with the Los Angeles Dodgers, defying early predictions about what he could achieve.
We caught up with many of the night’s incredible supporters on the carpet — check out our full recap for all the highlights!