Photos of the Best and Worst Looks from the Time 100 Gala Red Carpet: Yay or Nay?

The Time 100 Gala has kicked off and is honoring the most influential people in media, politics and beyond. The event was held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, and some of the notable figures in attendance were Jennifer Coolidge, Katie Couric, and Kim Kardashian.

During the Time 100 Summit the day prior, Kim recounted her journey from a reality TV personality to a businesswoman, legal mind, and media mogul. She spoke about her involvement in one of the first legal cases she got involved with, which was helping incarcerated woman Alice Marie Johnson seeking justice. Kim noted that she realized just how powerful her platform really is once she saw that she was able to make a difference.

"Once I saw that I was able to make a difference, I couldn't stop there, and I realized there were so many other people to help," Kim explained to CNN anchor and event moderator Poppy Harlow. "[With] Alice, I felt like it was a fairly easy experience for me when I know it shouldn't be to help get someone out. It takes 10 to 20 years to do what I did in six months."

On the entertainment front, Jennifer Coolidge's leading role in The White Lotus propelled her back into the spotlight. As one of Time 100's most influential people in 2023, Jennifer was recognized in the magazine's 100 collection, with Mia Farrow giving her the accolade.

"She's a national treasure," Mia said of the Legally Blonde star. "So many of the qualities that have made everyone fall in love with her are outside of what is mainstream or expected: her eccentric mannerisms, hilarious improvisations, and, most of all, aching vulnerability." Jennifer looked stunning on the red carpet.

While many celebrities looked dazzling on the red carpet, others did not. Keep scrolling to see the best and worst looks from the Time 100 Gala!