Theron, Bill Clinton help Sean Penn raise USD 6M for Haiti

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Last Updated : Jan 12 2015 | 7:40 AM IST
Oscar-winning actor Seam Penn gathered some of his richest and most famous friends at the Montage Beverly Hills for his annual pre-Golden Globes benefit his Haiti relief organisation, J/P HRO.
The four-hour gala raised a whopping USD six million to continue efforts to rebuild Haiti after it was hit by an earthquake five years ago, reported E!Online.
"It's essential support. At a certain point when there's a disaster or a conflict in an area, there are grant monies for organisations like ours but they dry up pretty quickly when you move into a development phase and so this particular night is essential to keep the work that we do going," Penn said.
Penn's girlfriend, Charlize Theron, was also present by his side. She stunned in a little flapper-esque black dress and Harry Winston jewels.
The couple posed on the carpet for photographers and also shared a short kiss.
Clinton was not only a surprise guest, but he was also honoured by Penn. New parents Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher made a rare public appearance, but kept a low profile at a table in the book of the ballroom with Rachel Zoe and Soleil Moon Frye.
The other guests present at the charity gala were Chris Martin and Reese Witherspoon.

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First Published: Jan 12 2015 | 7:40 AM IST

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