Stars Celebrated an Iconic N.Y.C. School with a Bridgerton-Inspired Gala: See the Best Looks!

Fat Joe, Gayle King and the stars of 'Today' were among the big names on the red carpet as Harlem School of the Arts celebrated 60 years

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Published on May 21, 2024 12:56AM EDT
Sheinelle Jones, Nicholas Roker, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Gayle King, Jacqueline Nickelberry, and James C. Horton attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Sheinelle Jones. Photo:

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This event was the talk of the town...or should we say "ton."

On Monday night, May 20, in New York City, stars came together to celebrate 60 years of the Harlem School of the Arts at a Bridgerton-inspired gala. Gayle King, Al Roker, and Fat Joe were among the celebs who arrived at Midtown's Ziegfeld Ballroom to honor the institution — and have some fun with their fashion while doing it.

Some attendees went all out, wearing colorful florals, evening gloves, tiaras and even fascinators.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos also made and appearance with his wife, Nicole Avant. The period drama just premiered it's third season on the streaming service.

See all the stars at the event!

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Gayle King

Gayle King attends Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Gayle King.

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Sheinelle Jones

Sheinelle Jones attends Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Sheinelle Jones.

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Audrey Smaltz

Audrey Smaltz speaks onstage at Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Audrey Smaltz.

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Aria Alpert and Eden Alpert

Aria Alpert and Eden Alpert speak onstage at Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Aria Alpert and Eden Alpert.

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Jacqueline Nickelberry

Jacqueline Nickelberry attends Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Jacqueline Nickelberry.

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Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos

Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos.

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Yusef Salaam and James C. Horton

New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam and James C. Horton attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Yusef Salaam and James C. Horton.

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Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, and Nicholas Roker

Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, and Nicholas Roker attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, and Nicholas Roker.

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James C. Horton, Edward Lewis, Black Thought, and Fat Joe

James C. Horton, Edward Lewis, Black Thought, and Fat Joe attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
James C. Horton, Edward Lewis, Black Thought, and Fat Joe.

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Sheinelle Jones, Nicholas Roker, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Gayle King, Jacqueline Nickelberry, and James C. Horton

Sheinelle Jones, Nicholas Roker, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Gayle King, Jacqueline Nickelberry, and James C. Horton attend Harlem School of the Art's 60th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2024 in New York City.
Sheinelle Jones, Nicholas Roker, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Gayle King, Jacqueline Nickelberry, and James C. Horton.

Craig Barritt/Getty 
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