BEVERLY HILLS, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/10/26 – Hollywood was out, the cameras were rolling, the gifting bags were filling up, and yes, it was HOT.
The Hollywood Times’ Valerie Milano and Juan Markos were on the scene Thursday for The Marianna Group’s HARVEST Awards Week Experience at the Beverly Hills Marriott, covering the red carpet, chatting with celebrity guests and making our way through a packed house of sponsors, entrepreneurs and tastemakers.
And when we say packed, we mean packed.
The gifting suite was buzzing from the minute we arrived, with stars, publicists, cameras, brands, guests and media squeezing their way through an energetic, and at times seriously crowded, afternoon. Add in the Los Angeles heat, and this became one awards-week event where looking camera-ready required a little extra effort!
Presented by Heather Marianna and The Marianna Group, the celebrity gifting experience brought together television talent, influencers, creatives and dozens of brands spanning beauty, wellness, fashion, jewelry, food, beverages, travel, fitness and luxury services.
The guest list featured a long lineup of recognizable faces, including current Emmy nominees and television favorites such as Lauren Weedman, Dale Dickey, Ernest Harden Jr., Jeff Kober, Kim Estes, Stacy Haiduk, Joe Mantegna, Constance Marie, Mindy Sterling, Kym Whitley, Deidre Hall, Natasha Henstridge, Sean Kanan, Beth Broderick, Don Diamont and many more.
Valerie and Juan spent the day bouncing between the red carpet and sponsor areas, grabbing interviews whenever and wherever we could, because at a gifting suite this busy, sometimes the best conversations happen away from the official carpet.
And there was plenty to talk about.
Sponsors showcased everything from skincare, beauty products and jewelry to fragrances, specialty foods, cocktails, wellness experiences, fitness products and destination getaways. Kiss My Paws Rescue also brought some irresistible four-legged personalities to the event while promoting its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for dogs in need.
Between the celebrities, colorful brands, overflowing gift displays and nonstop activity, there was never a dull moment.
Was it glamorous? Absolutely.
Was it fun? Definitely.
Was it crowded enough to make us wonder if half of Hollywood had shown up at the exact same time? Pretty much.
And did we mention it was hot?
Still, that is awards season in Hollywood, a little glamour, a little chaos and a lot of stories.
The Hollywood Times conducted live interviews throughout the afternoon with celebrity guests and many of the sponsors behind the products and experiences featured at the event. Those video interviews will be added to this article shortly, so check back for much more from Milano and Markos on the scene.
Stay tuned to The Hollywood Times as we continue bringing you inside Hollywood’s red carpets, gifting suites and awards-season celebrations.
The HARVEST Awards Week Experience is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the Television Academy or NATAS.
By Valerie Milano & Juan Markos | The Hollywood Times
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