Lucy Liu Honors Gloria Steinem At Launch Of New Women’s Platform

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Through this dazzling affair with the host Lucy Liu, a much-deserved party was mounted for feminist icon Gloria Steinem, presumably the first-ever event made for the platform, The Shift Is On. The photographs from this event are quite spectacular, showing Lucy wearing an edgeless flowing white dress, eager and warm as she conversed with a small group of formidable ladies. The ambiance was celebration and seriousness combined, with floral centerpieces on every dining table and complementing the essence of the platform which hopes to raise the voice of women who make the world.

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The actress and activist took to social media to thank the photographers, twin brothers Inez and Vinoodh, who helped realize The Shift Is On. In her caption, Liu honored Steinem’s timeless legacy: “Gloria, you sparked a call to action that continues to guide and inspire us all to find our voice, and believe in the power of our own story.” Her caption was accompanied by a portrait of Steinem, highlighting the day’s motive of honoring women who broke new ground.

While most praised the post, they were also admiring the project itself and Liu for championing feminist work. One said, “Well said, as always. And thank you for standing up and celebrating #feminism.” Another declaration was “goddess,” while others applauded her in the photos. Francophones hailed her as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” but then sprouted a bizarre comment warning about “Chinese brainwashing” and human trafficking, an off-track statement in an otherwise uplifting forum.

In this regard, Liu looks committed to this project, having long been vocal for gender equality and representation. In perfect harmony with Steinem’s life work, the platform aspires to empower and unite women through spotlighting women’s stories. Just from the vibe of the event being so cozy and filled with potent energy, it feels like this is just the beginning of Liu’s deeper immersion in media that uplift the voices of the marginalized.

Following the traces of the event, some non-related comments such as a demand to “add your future husband to your profile” occasionally veered off the heart-positiveness, but supporters were predominantly for Liu’s grace and the program’s goal.

Now that conversations surrounding women’s stories are continually evolving, Liu’s initiative further, once again, firmly places her on the map as a movie star who meaningfully contributes to culture change. Judging from the energy this event had, The Shift Is On is going to start some ripples.

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And about that one conspiracy theorist in the comments… maybe next time, stick to the damned topic.