Amid the glitz and glamour of Oscar week, Sean Penn's relief organization CORE hosted a Pre-Oscars Benefit that raised an impressive $1.4 million for humanitarian efforts. The star-studded event, sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, saw a gathering of celebrities and philanthropists coming together to support CORE's mission.
The benefit, co-hosted by Penn, CORE CEO Ann Lee, and CAA's Bryan Lourd, featured a heartfelt speech by Penn reflecting on the organization's origins in response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010. Since then, CORE has provided aid in various crises worldwide, including Ukraine, Maui wildfires, and COVID relief efforts.
