Rita Moreno Encourages Women to Work Together in Empowering Power of Women Event Speech

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Amy Robach is having the time of her life while in The Galápagos Islands with husband Andrew Shue, and her latest social media post left fans in absolute awe.MORE: Amy Robach wows fans with 'amazing' pictures on adventure away from GMAThe Good Morning America star shared a few pictures from her island adventure while reporting on the diverse wildlife and history of the location for the morning show.WATCH: Amy Robach showcases incredible abs during uneasy workoutShe posted a picture of herself with Andrew as they stood on a boat, arm-in-arm overlooking the spectacular water behind them and a few stunning rock formations.Amy added even more pictures that showed the sun dancing over the water as she wrote: "All aboard @lindbladexp #natgeoendeavourii … the adventure begins!!"MORE: Amy Robach shares rare backstage photo revealing pre-show traditionsFans immediately began gushing over the snapshot of the two, with one saying: "Your adventurous spirit is so inspiring, and I love that your hubs is always with you on these journeys."Another wrote: "So glad your husband can go with you," with a third adding: "So sweet that Andrew gets to enjoy your adventures," and many others simply inundated the comments section with heart emojis.A post shared by Amy Robach (@ajrobach)Amy and Andrew shared a picture from their tripThe TV host revealed with a promotional clip from GMA that she would be going to The Galápagos for all of this coming week and be part of the first ever live broadcast from the location to all of America.This isn't the TV host's first foray into thrilling international expeditions, as just this past November, she embarked on a week-long expedition to icy Antarctica.MORE: Amy Robach glistens in post-workout photo ahead

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Rita Moreno has worked hard and fought for her incredible career.ET caught up with the 89-year-old EGOT winner at Variety's Power of Women event earlier this week, where she shared some empowering words of wisdom for women pursuing their dreams.«I would say to stick to what you love, don't let anybody tell you what you should be doing,» she told ET's Lauren Zima. «If this is what you wanna do, be in show business, stick to it.

Variety invited audiences “On the Carpet” to take in all the action live on Facebook as Power of Women honorees Channing Dungey, Amanda Gorman, Lorde, Rita Moreno and Katy Perry arrived for the annual celebration.Three hundred people gathered for the glamorous outdoor event on Thursday night in Los Angeles. All eyes were on the star-studded arrivals, as presenter Angelina Jolie and her 16-year-old daughter Zahara posed with Gorman while Gayle King greeted her friend Perry, who chose a glamorous gown for her interpretation of “business cocktail.”The carpet interviews presented a true mix of powerful and playful moments.Take Dungey, for example.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety‘s Power of Women Presented by Lifetime dinner bought 300 people from across the entertainment industry together on Thursday to celebrate the achievements and philanthropic work of this year’s five honorees: Katy Perry, Amanda Gorman, Rita Moreno, Channing Dungey and Lorde.For many, the gathering was a post-COVID vaccine-era coming-out party of sorts. Attendees were full of exclamations about the simple joy of being together (with strict protocols in place) in a beautiful Beverly Hills setting under the stars.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorKaty Perry sang “What Makes a Woman.” Amanda Gorman recited “We Rise.” Lorde called for protection of the earth and indigenous peoples. Channing Dungey defined her power as only she could, and Rita Moreno dazzled with her 89-year-young vitality.Variety‘s Power of Women Presented by Lifetime event on Thursday night was an intimate dinner with a big helping of inspiration for about 300 peoplefrom across the entertainment industry, who gathered under the stars on a made-to-order balmy night in Beverly Hills.The evening, supported by Cadillac as premier sponsor, had plenty of star power thanks to the five honorees who were feted for their accomplishments and philanthropic endeavors.

Katy Perry is giving a special shout out to Orlando Bloom.

Katy Perry brought fiance Orlando Bloom as her plus one to Variety's Power of Women event held at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills on Thursday evening.The 36-year-old superstar was seen modeling a very billowy lilac gown for the occasion while receiving many adoring gazes from the 44-year-old actor.Perrysnagged herself a recognition at the event for her philanthropic work by way of her Firework Foundation, and the star studded dinner honored a handful of powerful women in attendance.The American singer joined Amanda Gorman, Lorde, Channing Dungey, and Rita Moreno as they were recognized at the event for their philanthropic work.

Jenna Dewan was seen attending Variety's Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.The 40-year-old performer appeared to be enjoying the spotlight while spending time on the function's red carpet, where she was spotted posing for several photos.The actress' appearance comes just days after she shared a heartwarming snap that featured her fiance and the happy pair's son to her Instagram account. Katy Perry, Lorde, Amanda Gorman, Channing Dungey, and Rita Moreno were among those recognized at the event held at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills for their philanthropic work.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLegendary actress Rita Moreno described her struggle to gain power in her own life at Variety‘s Power of Women event presented by Lifetime.“Given my background, feeling powerful is a significant reality,” Moreno said. “Growing up as a young Latina immigrant in a racist and patriarchal society, I honestly couldn’t even imagine what that might have felt like.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWarner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey called on others to use their power for good during Variety‘s Power of Women event presented by Lifetime.“I was lucky enough as a young woman in this business to be mentored by women who taught me that if we are in a position of power, it’s our obligation and our responsibility, to empower others,” she said.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterOn a night of overwhelming inspiration and the in-person return to Variety‘s Power of Women celebration, host Chelsea Peretti brought some much-needed levity.The stand-up comic and “Brooklyn Nine Nine” star played emcee for the Thursday event, where she loosened up a crowd of honorees including Lorde, Amanda Gorman, Katy Perry, Warner Bros. executive Channing Dungey and EGOT icon Rita Moreno.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorVariety is the first entertainment industry publication to dive into NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, which provide a way to verify ownership of digital content.The publication’s NFTs will debut at Thursday’s Variety Power of Women: Los Angeles event in partnership with Sweet.io, which specializes in creating and hosting eco-friendly NFT digital collectibles for entertainment and consumer brands.Each guest attending Power of Women will be gifted an NFT of the event invitation, for a total of 320 editions. In addition, four of the honorees — Katy Perry, Rita Moreno, poet Amanda Gorman and Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros.

Katy Perry delved into balancing motherhood with her busy career in her cover story for Variety's Power of Women issue.The 36-year-old singer–songwriter gushed about finally finding her 'balance' as she learned to live in the 'real world' with her fiancé Orlando Bloom, 44, and their one-year-old daughter Daisy Dove.Joining Katy on alternate covers were a bevy of female icons and visionaries, including Lorde, Rita Moreno, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey and poet Amanda Gorman.

Rita Moreno is opening up about West Side Story and her long career.

You can’t stop Rita Moreno! The 89-year-old Academy Award-winning actress revealed that she doesn’t plan to ever stop acting in an interview for Variety’s “Power of Women” issue, released on Wednesday September 29. Even after gracing the silver screen for over 70 years, Rita is still just as passionate about acting as ever, and from the sound of it, she’s going to keep being an unstoppable actress, ready to find an alternative to anything that could possibly get in her way. “The only way I can retire is if I can’t walk. And even then, there’s always a wheelchair — or roller skates,” she told Variety.

William Earl The “On the Carpet” pre-show of Variety’s Power of Women: Los Angeles, presented by Lifetime, will be livestreamed exclusively on Variety’s Facebook page from 5:45-6:45 p.m. PT on September 30.

For the 2021 Power of Women issue, Variety spoke with several women in the entertainment industry who are using their voices to benefit worthy causes. For more, click here.Rita Moreno may be turning 90 in December, but the actor dreads the thought of being typecast as a woman over a certain age.“Why should I have to play a grandmother simply because I’m old? Can I be a lawyer? A scientist? So far, the answer is … not so much,” she says wistfully.