Hollywood Shows Support for LGBT Youth at 'An Evening Under the Stars'

Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality Lisa Vanderpump stepped out with husband restaurateur Ken Todd.

Amy Pascal and Bryan Lourd

Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal with CAA agent Bryan Lourd.

An Evening Under the Stars

From left: Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, actor Dan Bucatinsky, L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center CEO Lorri L. Jean, and actress Jane Lynch. 

"The number of youth that has been coming to us for help has been skyrocketing," Jean said in her remarks at the event. “It’s as if the progress that we’re making in this society — especially with the visibility with film and television — is translating into kids coming out earlier, and younger, but in families that are not ready to support them, tolerate them or accept them.”

David Furnish and Russell Simmons

Elton John's husband, David Furnish (left), and mogul Russell Simmons attended the private fundraiser where a limited-edition Elton John watch was auctioned off during the evening.

Roland Emmerich and Camilla Belle

Director Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day), who hosted the intimate event at his home, welcomed actress Camilla Belle to the Saturday night gala. About $2.9 million was raised at "An Evening Under the Stars" to benefit the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Benefit Dinner

During the benefit dinner, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's CEO, Lorri L. Jean, told the crowd that recently 134 young people had come to the center’s facilities for help in a single day – a vast increase over the 35 or so youth who typically turned up every day before.

Evening Agenda

The evening began with a cocktail reception and concluded with dinner and a celebrity auction.

Jane Lynch

Glee's Jane Lynch showed her support for the LGBT cause.

Dustin Lance Black and Guy Shalem

Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (J. Edgar, Milk) posed with director Guy Shalem (Ronny & I).

Fabian Quezada and Marc Malkin

Hairstylist/colorist Fabian Quezada joined his husband, E! senior editor Marc Malkin.

Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black spoke to the crowd during the intimate event.

Ryan Murphy and Mike Lombardo

Director Ryan Murphy and HBO programming president Mike Lombardo smiled for photographers.