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Greg Berlanti to Receive the Paley Center for Media’s Honors Award at Its Fall Gala
Greg Berlanti, Goldie Hawn and Melissa McCarthy will receive the Paley Center for Media’s highest honour at its 2026 Fall Gala. The award recognises landmark contributions and lasting influence in media, with the centre citing the recipients’ careers and impact on audiences.
The gala is scheduled for 3 December at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Berlanti is known for producing series including “Dawson’s Creek”, “Arrow” and “The Flash”; Hawn’s career spans acting and philanthropy, including founding MindUP; and McCarthy is an actor, writer and producer. Harrison Ford was also named as a recipient, though the announcement says Berlanti, Hawn and McCarthy will be presented with the award at the gala.
In short
- Berlanti, Hawn and McCarthy will receive the Paley Honors Award.
- The gala is set for 3 December in Beverly Hills.
- Harrison Ford was also named as a recipient.
Explained simply
The Paley Center for Media is a US cultural institution that preserves and presents television, radio and other media. Its programmes and awards recognise work across the entertainment industry and the influence media can have on audiences.
Greg Berlanti is a television producer and writer whose work includes Dawson’s Creek, Arrow and The Flash. Goldie Hawn is an actor and philanthropist who founded MindUP, an organisation focused on children’s wellbeing, while Melissa McCarthy is an actor, writer and producer. Their careers span different parts of film and television, making the award a recognition of contributions across the industry.