In between the clinking of utensils and gab between members of the showbiz elite, the ballroom at the Beverly Wilshire hotel was filled with laughs, as A-list femmes took the stage to accept their kudos at Variety’s annual Power of Women luncheon. Surprisingly, though, it was the woman with the biggest comedic resume that hushed the room in an emotional moment. Lifetime Impact honoree Amy Poehler took to the podium to discuss the organization Worldwide Orphans, and asked attendees to close their eyes during the luncheon and remember a moment when as a child they felt warm and taken care of.
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