Lupita Nyong’o, Janelle Monae and Danai Gurira attend as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)
Los Angeles – Yesterday in LA, Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka hosted an intimate brunch kicking off Oscars weekend atCatch LA. The event, in support of Janelle’s organization, Fem the Future(and coinciding with the release of her new single), earmarked the launch of Belvedere’s new series of inspiring projects aimed at propelling next-generation voices across film, music and the arts.
During such a topical moment for women today, Janelle and a panel of luminaries including Alicia Quarles, Danai Gurira, Stacy Smith and Lacey Duke lead an engaging discussion about creating a more beautiful future for everyone. Celebrity guests including Rosario Dawson, Grimes,Lupita Nyong’a, Matt McGorry, Serayah McNeill,Geena Davis, Ava Duvernay, Emily Arlook and more participated in spirited and uplifting conversations about their hopes for the future while listening to beats by Kitty Cash and sipping on signature Belvedere Vodka cocktails.
A view of the specialty cocktails on display as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Janelle Monae pose as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)Actors Rosario Dawson and Tessa Thompson attend as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira attend as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)Recording Artist Grimes (C) and guests attend as Janelle Monae and Belvedere Vodka kick-off “A Beautiful Future” Campaign with Fem the Future Brunch at Catch LA on March 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, CA (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka)