2026 honored guests

Adjoa Andoh, MBE, is an actor, writer, and director with a career spanning four decades. As an actor, she best known for Bridgerton and its prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, receiving four NAACP Image Award nominations for her portrayal of Lady Danbury. Andoh has also starred in the TV series The Red King, Silent Witness, The Witcher, Doctor Who, Casualty, Law & Order UK, and EastEnders. Andoh made her Hollywood debut in Clint Eastwood's 2009 film Invictus alongside Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, and has appeared in the films Fractured, Adulthood, Brotherhood, I Is a Long Memoried Woman, A Prayer Before Birth, and What My Mother Told Me. In a stage career of nearly 40 years, Andoh has had lead roles at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic, and The Kiln. In 2019, she conceived, co-directed, and played the lead in Richard II at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the UK's first all women-of-color production. In 2023, she directed, co-produced, and played the lead in Richard III for the Liverpool Playhouse and The Rose Theatre Kingston. Additionally, Andoh has worked as an actor, writer, and mentor for BBC radio dramas since the 1980s. An award-winning audiobook narrator, she has more than 250 titles to her credit. Andoh is also a proud ambassador for the International Rescue Committee, and a Patron for Tree Aid and HACSA — The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa.

Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and dubbed "the new queen of sitcoms" by New York Magazine, the Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, producer, writer, and creator Quinta Brunson has quickly made a name for herself as a powerful force and game changer within the entertainment industry. Brunson is the creator, head writer, executive producer, and star of the acclaimed ABC series Abbott Elementary, which has garnered a slew of awards season wins and nominations. Brunson personally made history as the first Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations and the second Black woman to win the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category. A Philadelphia native, Brunson started her entertainment journey at The Second City in Chicago and with BuzzFeed, where she developed webseries like Broke and Up for Adoption. She also starred in the CW pilot The End of the World as We Know It and wrote and starred in Facebook Watch's Quinta vs. Everything. Brunson's other film and TV credits include A Black Lady Sketch Show, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Zootopia 2, Lazor Wulf, Big Mouth, and the upcoming The Cat in the Hat. As an author, Brunson released her bestselling debut novel She Memes Well in June 2021.

With a career spanning action, drama, and everything in between, Aldis Hodge continues to build a body of work as dynamic and compelling as the characters he plays. He currently headlines the hit Prime Video series Cross, bringing to life James Patterson's iconic detective Alex Cross. The show has quickly become one of Amazon MGM Studios' breakout successes, with Season 2 arriving Wednesday, Feb. 11. On the big screen, Hodge lit up the DC Universe as Carter Hall, aka "Hawkman," in the Warner Bros. blockbuster Black Adam opposite Dwayne Johnson. He embodied NFL legend Jim Brown in Regina King's acclaimed One Night in Miami, went toe-to-toe with Elisabeth Moss in Blumhouse's thriller The Invisible Man, and delivered a powerhouse performance in Clemency alongside Alfre Woodard — a film that won the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize and earned Hodge the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. TV audiences best know Hodge for Showtime's City on a Hill, which he executive produced and starred in opposite Kevin Bacon, Black Mirror, Underground, and his long-running turn as Alec Hardison on Leverage — a character he still revisits in Leverage: Redemption.

Ali Larter stars as the female lead of Taylor Sheridan's Landman opposite Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Andy Garcia. The second season of the hit series was recently nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards. Larter is well known for her feature film debut in the blockbuster hit Varsity Blues as well as her performance as Brooke Windham opposite Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. She has also starred in the successful first and second installments of Final Destination, the Resident Evil franchise, and Obsessed, alongside Beyoncé Knowles and Idris Elba. Her additional film credits include The Man in the White Van, The Last Victim, The Hater, House on Haunted Hill, American Outlaws, A Lot Like Love, Drive Me Crazy, Marigold, and Crazy. On TV, Larter starred in the NBC's hit Heroes with Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia, as well as ABC's The Rookie. Her additional TV credits include Pitch and Splitting Up Together. She also enjoyed a successful run on the New York stage in The Vagina Monologues.

Jeff Probst is a five-time Emmy Award winner and the host and executive producer of the groundbreaking hit Survivor, which paved the way for the reality television genre when it premiered in May 2000. Survivor will launch its milestone 50th season Wednesday, Feb. 25. Probst's new book, Survivor: Forged by Fire — the official book celebrating the landmark 50th season, featuring never-before-seen images — will be released by Simon & Schuster Tuesday, Feb. 24. He is the New York Times-bestselling author of the children's adventure series Stranded. Previously, Probst served as host of VH1's Rock and Roll Jeopardy, hosted several programs for FX, and traveled around the world as a correspondent for Access Hollywood. Probst is also a feature film director, having written and directed 2002's Finder's Fee starring Ryan Reynolds, James Earl Jones, Robert Forster, and Matthew Lillard. He is a spokesperson for taylorsgift.org, whose mission is to regift life through organ donation, and is a proud supporter of Survivor Stand Up 2 Cancer and St. Jude, among other charities. Probst is an ordained minister and has served as the officiant at the weddings of several friends. A native of Wichita, Kan., Probst lives with his family and two dogs in Los Angeles when he's not traveling the world. Follow him on Instagram and X @jeffprobst.

Lili Reinhart is an actress, producer, founder, and New York Times-bestselling author. She is best known for playing Betty Cooper on Riverdale, a role that earned her seven Teen Choice Awards and three People's Choice Awards nominations. Reinhart most recently starred in and executive produced Cooper Raiff's critically acclaimed Mubi limited series Hal & Harper, winning the Best Actress Award at France's Series Mania. Reinhart's film and TV credits include Hustlers, American Sweatshop, Look Both Ways, Chemical Hearts, Galveston, and Miss Stevens. She will next star in the films Forbidden Fruits, The Very Best People, and The Love Hypothesis, which she will also executive produce. In 2021, Reinhart founded her production banner Small Victory Productions, which aims to uplift new voices and bring fresh perspectives to film and television through its first-look deal with Amazon Studios. Reinhart is also a staunch mental health advocate and founded the acne-safe skincare line Personal Day in 2024. In 2022, she was honored by MaxMara with Women in Film's Face of the Future Award, in recognition of both her film work as well as her activism around mental health and body image. Reinhart's bestselling poetry collection, Swimming Lessons, was released by St. Martin's Publishing Group in 2020.

Golda Rosheuvel is a renowned British actress celebrated for her stage work and breakout screen roles. She gained international acclaim as Queen Charlotte in Netflix's Bridgerton and its 2023 prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Her film credits span genres — from Dune to appearances in Lady Macbeth, I Remember You, Coma Girl: The State of Grace, and Lava. On TV, Rosheuvel has featured in Silent Witness, A Confession, and Luther, as well as lent her voice to DreamWorks Animation's Orion and the Dark. Rosheuvel also appeared as Jocelyn in the 2024 Doctor Who episode "Space Babies." Most recently, she appeared in the thriller Eye for an Eye and the romantic comedy This Time Next Year. Rosheuvel will return as Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton's fourth season and will next appear in the film Grow and the BBC drama series The Dream Lands, an adaptation of the novel by Rosa Rankin-Gee. A veteran of the stage, Rosheuvel has tackled leading roles in Othello, A Christmas Carol, Electra, Carmen Jones, We Will Rock You, and multiple Shakespeare classics. She most recently appeared on stage in the Bush Theatre performances of Not Your Superwoman.

Jackson White is best known for his breakout role as Stephen DeMarco in Disney+ and Hulu's hit drama series Tell Me Lies opposite Grace Van Patten. Created by Meaghan Oppenheimer and based on Carola Lovering's novel of the same name, the series debuted in 2022 and returned for its third season in January 2026, drawing five million viewers in its first week. White most recently starred in the Disney+ and Hulu film Swiped, inspired by the real-life story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. White starred as Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen in the film, which was directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. White previously starred in Paramount+'s Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, the Stephen King prequel directed by Lindsey Beer, and appeared opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay's action thriller Ambulance. On TV, White earned critical attention for his performance the HBO limited series Mrs. Fletcher opposite Kathryn Hahn.

Cast members Taylor Dearden, Amielynn Abellera, Brandon Mendez Homer, and Laëtitia Hollard of the critically acclaimed and Emmy Award-winning Max Original series The Pitt, from Warner Bros. Television and John Wells Productions, will accept the Impact Award for its urgent, human-centered storytelling and cultural influence. Through its powerful portrayal of life inside a modern emergency department, the series shines a light on frontline healthcare workers and the systems that shape their experiences and working realities, using TV's power as a platform for empathy, awareness, and meaningful conversation.

The beloved sitcom Scrubs returns in a highly anticipated revival premiering on ABC Wednesday, Feb. 25. Join stars and executive producers Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison for an inside look at the upcoming season and a celebration of the show's enduring legacy. Fans can expect behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on what made the series iconic, and a preview of what's next as the show returns for a new generation.

Taylor Dearden is best known for her breakout role as Dr. Mel King on HBO Max's Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning medical drama The Pitt. Dearden quickly became a fan-favorite character and has received great acclaim for her thoughtful and nuanced performance, receiving Film Independent Spirit Award and Gold Derby TV Award nominations for her performance. She and her castmates also received an Actor Award nomination for Best Ensemble. Dearden's additional credits include For All Mankind, American Vandal, and Sweet/Vicious, among others.

Amirah J currently stars in ABC's hit primetime drama series High Potential alongside Kaitlin Olson, Judy Reyes, Daniel Sunjata, and Javicia Leslie. She broke onto the scene in ninth season of Showtime's hit series Shameless, playing the dynamic Xan opposite Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Jeremy Allen White. In addition to acting, Amirah is an accomplished cheerleader, hip-hop dancer, and gymnast. A Washington D.C. native, Amirah currently resides in Los Angeles with her family, who provide a constant source of support and inspiration.

Sean Kaufman catapulted to global fame with his breakout role as Steven in Prime Video's smash hit The Summer I Turned Pretty, which returned for its third and final season this past July. Kaufman will next join the fifth season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV series For All Mankind and will be seen in Rob Savage's Other Mommy, based on Josh Malerman's novel Incidents Around the House. While still a student, Kaufman began working professionally with guest roles on Manifest and FBI: Most Wanted. His additional credits include Law & Order: SVU, Happy Baby, Mature Young Adults, City, and Stumble.

Michelle Randolph made her TV series debut alongside icons Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford in Paramount+'s hit drama 1923, a prequel set in Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe. Randolph reteamed with Sheridan to star opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter in Landman, the Paramount+ drama about the volatile oil business of Texas. The show shattered Paramount+'s previous viewing records, becoming the most-viewed series on the streaming service, with more than 14.9 million viewers tuning in to its premiere. Randolph will next appear in the films Scream 7, which will premiere Friday, Feb. 27, and Amazon MGM's Clashing Through the Snow, which is currently in production.