Maren Morris, Karrueche Tran and Idina Menzel led a dazzling array of famous faces at the GLAAD Media Awards, held at the New York Hilton Midtown.
The annual ceremony, which focuses on LGBTQ representation in entertainment, is known for welcoming a variety of top-flight celebrities during galas in both Los Angeles and New York.
This Friday was the east coast edition of the awards show, held about a month and a half after the west coast version unfolded at the Beverly Hilton on March 30.
During this week’s shindig Claws star Karrueche, who famously used to date Chris Brown, was swathed in a sleek see-through wrap dress that sprawled out into a mini-train.Â
Meanwhile Idina, a Broadway legend from the original casts of such shows as Rent and Wicked, showcased her enviably sculpted dancer’s physique in a breathtakingly see-through scarlet ensemble.Â
Honoree: At this year’s event, the Grammy award-winning country music superstar was presented with the award for being an ally who has made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of the LGBTQ community

Use it or lose it: Maren’s slinky frock featured a tantalizingly high thigh-slit up one side, allowing the country songstress to showcase her shapely legs as she balanced expertly on a vertiginous pair of heels


Breathtaking: Meanwhile Idina, a Broadway legend from the original casts of such shows as Rent and Wicked, showcased her enviably sculpted dancer’s physique in a breathtakingly see-through scarlet ensemble. She teamed the show-stopping look with pointed-toe heels, opera gloves, and a structured clutch all in a bold red color

On the town:Â Idina struck a pose for the photographers on the arm of her dashing second husband Aaron Lohr, whom she will celebrate her sixth wedding anniversary with this year
She also teamed the show-stopping look with pointed-toe heels, opera gloves, and a structured clutch all in a bold red color. She struck a pose for the photographers on the arm of her dashing second husband Aaron Lohr, whom she will celebrate her sixth wedding anniversary with this year.
As she swanned around the glittering affair that evening, Maren sizzled up a storm in a glistening peekaboo gown on the arm of her husband Ryan Hurd.
Her slinky frock featured a tantalizingly high thigh-slit up one side, allowing the country songstress to showcase her shapely legs as she balanced expertly on a vertiginous pair of heels.
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Trixie Mattel rocked a towering platinum hairdo and a pale pink floor-length frock that was splashed with a spidery gold motif.
Ariana Grande’s brother Frankie, decked out in a sheer black getup featuring one elaborate chain epaulette, hit the red carpet on the arm of trans YouTuber Samantha Lux. He looked dazzling in the chic ensemble teamed with colorful chunky platform boots and a glamorous, bronze smokey eyeshadow look.
While posing on the red carpet, Lux turned around to show off an important message on her back as Grande pointed to her back in support.
Tamron Hall brought back the 1980s in a white gown with a frou-frou set of frills at one shoulder, AnnaSophia Robb was a sight to see in a highlighter green mini and Bowen Yang slipped into a tan suit with black accents.Â
Supermodel Haley Kalil, who has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was mermaid chic in a robe-like sea blue gown that was translucent enough to showcase her knockout bikini body. Underneath the sheer garment, she modeled a skimpy bra and thong to flaunt her enviable figure.
Couples galore made their presence felt at the fete, from Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness with Mark Peacock to Christian Siriano and his boyfriend Kyle Smith.

Look of love: Morris sizzled up a storm in a glistening peekaboo gown on the arm of her husband Ryan Hurd

This year’s honorees: Morris also posed with the other special award winner of the night — Jonathan Van Ness — as they showed off their trophies and striking ensembles

RuPaul’s Drag Race alum: Trixie Mattel rocked a towering platinum hairdo and a pale pink floor-length frock that was splashed with a spidery gold motifÂ

Statement: Ariana Grande’s brother Frankie, decked out in a sheer black getup featuring one elaborate chain epaulette, hit the red carpet on the arm of trans YouTuber Samantha Lux

Important message: While posing on the red carpet, Lux turned around to show off an important message on her back as Grande pointed to her back in supportÂ

Fashionable details: He looked dazzling in the chic ensemble teamed with colorful chunky platform boots and a glamorous, bronze smokey eyeshadow lookÂ

Supermodel: Haley Kalil, who has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was mermaid chic in a robe-like sea blue gown that was translucent enough to showcase her knockout bikini body

Flaunt it if you got it: Underneath the sheer garment, she modeled a skimpy bra and thong to flaunt her enviable figure


Date night:Â Couples galore made their presence felt at the fete, from Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness with Mark Peacock (left) to Christian Siriano and his boyfriend Kyle Smith (right)

Former Real Housewife Of Orange County alum: Braunwyn Windham-Burke, who came out as a lesbian in 2020 and then left her husband of 23 years, indulged in a public display of affection with her girlfriend Jennifer Spinner


Night out:Â Zola heartthrob Colman Domingo (left) wore a plunging suit that beguilingly hinted at his toned chest, while Jackie Goldschneider (right) emphasized her svelte physique in an LBD with a palm tree cutout

Swanking about:Â TV personality Ross Mathews modeled an elegant head-to-toe black ensemble that included a Nehru jacket and added a dash of sparkle with a gold chain necklace

Stylish pair: Mathews also posed on the red carpet with his husband, Wellinthon Garcia — who looked effortlessly stylish in a black suit with stunning floral embroidery

Duo:Â George Krissa and Jonathan Bennett, who last year co-led the first Hallmark movie with two gay leads, flashed their megawatt smiles as the photographers snapped away at them

Dapper display: Bennett looked handsome in a teal, satin suit over a classic, black T-shirt and paired with shiny, patent leather boots

Charming: Joel Kim Booster looked effortlessly stylish in a metallic gray suit worn over a black mesh top and crocodile-embossed dress shoes

Mesmerizing: Raquel Willis looked phenomenal in a plunging gold gown adorned with different floral designs as she posed with her award

Excellence:Â Maren received the Excellence in Media Award at the event, which recognizing her LGBTQ+ activism

LGBT ally: Maren accepted her award while Alyssa Edwards, Cynthia Lee Fontaine and Diva Soria watched on

Inside:Â Idina was pictured speaking on stage at the event

Quick change: The star later changed her outfit, rocking a sultry dark green sequin dress

Honored: Joel Kim Booster accepted the award for best streaming/TV film on behalf of the Fire Island cast
Bennett looked handsome in a teal, satin suit over a classic, black T-shirt and paired with shiny, patent leather boots.
Joel Kim Booster looked effortlessly stylish in a metallic gray suit worn over a black mesh top and crocodile-embossed dress shoes.Â
Raquel Willis looked phenomenal in a plunging gold gown adorned with different floral designs as she posed with her award.Â
Zola heartthrob Colman Domingo wore a plunging suit that beguilingly hinted at his toned chest, while Jackie Goldschneider emphasized her svelte physique in an LBD with a palm tree cutout.
Former Real Housewife Of Orange County alum Braunwyn Windham-Burke, who came out as a lesbian in 2020 and then left her husband of 23 years, indulged in a public display of affection with her girlfriend Jennifer Spinner.
TV personality Ross Mathews modeled an elegant head-to-toe black ensemble that included a Nehru jacket and added a dash of sparkle with a gold chain necklace.Â
Mathews also posed on the red carpet with his husband, Wellinthon Garcia — who looked effortlessly stylish in a black suit with stunning floral embroidery.
George Krissa and Jonathan Bennett, who last year co-led the first Hallmark movie with two gay leads, flashed their megawatt smiles as the photographers snapped away at them.
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