Elle Magazine held its 25th Women in Hollywood event this month in Los Angeles. Those honored on the night included Shonda Rhimes, Sarah Paulson, Keira Knightley, Angela Bassett, and Lady Gaga.
Never one to shy away from making a loud fashion statement, Gaga shocked fellow attendees and the press by appearing on the red carpet wearing an oversized Marc Jacobs suit and her hair in a low bun.
But Gaga’s look wasn’t just for shock value. During her acceptance speech, she said her fashion choice was a statement on the commoditization of female bodies in Hollywood.
She also bravely recounted being sexually assaulted by a powerful man in the entertainment industry.
So now she feels it’s her obligation to help those who have been abused or suffer from mental disorders to get the help they need.
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