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With gorgeous Petra Nemcova on the guest list, this fundraiser was bound to be a success.
The Czech model was a crowd pleaser as she attended the Life Is Love: Somaly Mam Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on Wednesday.
Petra, the 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl, was there to support the cause but model instincts took over as she glided down the carpet.
Oh my: Petra Nemcova attracted stares in her plunging black gown at the Life Is Love: Somaly Mam Fundraiser Gala, while Taryn Manning looked lovely in a lacy blue-over-beige frock
The 34-year-old Dancing With The Stars alum wore a strapless black gown that fit her so well it might have been sewn on her.
Her slim waist was accessorised by a sash and ruffles, and she wore her blonde hair in a classy bun at the back of her head.
Petra wisely allowed some colour as seen in the triple strand of blue beads around her neck.
Dazzling decolletage: Beautiful Petra was practically spilling out of that low-cut neckline, which was accessorised further by a triple-strand beaded necklace
Show stopper: The 34-year-old Czech model and philanthropist owned the night and the arrivals line, or so it seemed
Sultry: Although she's also spent time as a blonde, Taryn's brunette locks definitely suit her
Metallic-tipped pumps peeked out now and then when she walked while clasping a rectangular black handbag.
Petra has graced the covers of countless fashion magazines such as Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and modeled in campaigns for designers Benetton, Bulgari and Cartier.
Yet she is perhaps more wider known as one of the lucky survivors of the devastating tsunami that struck Thailand during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Exotic: AnnaLynne McCord donned an Asian-inspired velvet number with neutral heels, while Glee's Diana Agron attended her second charity gala of the evening in the same flowing frock
Hostess with the mostess: Author and human rights activist Somaly Mam posed with guest Dylan McDermott
Making waves: Philanthropist Samira Panah wowed in a cream strapless number while designer Rebecca Minkoff donned a floral wonder
Her photographer fiance Simon Atlee was killed and Petra sustained serious injuries including a broken pelvis.
Since then, Petra has helped to build more than 70 schools through her organisation, the Happy Hearts Fund.
Petra not only stays active running her own charity, but devotes time to supporting other causes as well.
Fancy meeting you here: Talk show host Katie Couric found Dylan McDermott at the bash and gave him a hug
So excited: Katie Couric looked like she couldn't wait to mingle with the guests that included Serinda Swan, who was very swanlike in a flowing white skirt
Ladies night: Somaly Mam, in orange, linked arms with Diana Argon, Katie Couric and Gina Reiss-Wilchins
Got a Max: Artist Peter Max, who attended with his wife Mary, left, presented the hostess Somaly Mam with an original painting
Taryn Manning stood out in the crowd at Wednesday's star-studded event, wearing a blue lace frock with complimentary beige undertones.
The Orange Is the New Black star added a pair of beige pointy heels to finish off a winning ensemble.
Although she's spent much of career as a blonde, Taryn's brunette locks seem to suit her.
Taryn's hair was styled loosely and finished with ringlets.
Entertaining: SNL star Seth Meyers attended and entertained at the bash
Make them laugh: Seth Meyers kept the audience giggling
Grateful: Petra received an award during the show
Calling attention: Samira Panah was also one of the event's speakers
Others who attended the gala included the host herself, author and human rights activist Somaly Mam.
Katie Couric may be leading a daytime talk show these days but proved she still has a nose for news and made a point to attend.
She's got the power: Cat Power sang and played guitar in front of crowd
Audience is listening: Cat had the audience spellbound
Leaving already: AnnaLynne turned her smouldering gaze on curiosity seekers as she waited at the valet
Flashback: The former 90210 star gave onlookers a glimpse of her sleek figure as she stood on the stairs outside New York's Gotham Hall
AnnaLynne McCord dazzled in a Asian-inspired blue-patterned frock, her chocolate-brown locks cascading around her shoulders.
It was a busy night for Diana Agron, who attended the Life Is Love gala as well as the Whitney Museum fundraiser.
Diana didn't bother to change, wearing the same flowing dark gown.
So popular: Seth Meyers posed with the Girls Be Heard artists and Jessica Greer Morris
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