Amber Heard has long been an advocate for LGBTQ issues, having come out as biπ eπ₯ual in 2010.
She recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, an organization that aims to empower LGBTQ youth through various services.
Amber Heard dazzled in a satin champagne gown Wednesday as was honored at the Hetrick-Martin Institute’s Emery Awards inΒ New York City.
Dazzling display: Amber Heard dazzled in a satin champagne gown Wednesday as she was honored at the Hetrick-Martin Institute’s Emery Awards in New York City
The floor-length dress featured a thigh-high leg slit, revealing a pair of black patent leather dress shoes.
The ensemble was accessorized with layers of gold necklaces and matching rings and bracelets.
Her hair was styled in long waves, framing a bold red pout and a pair of blushed cheeks.
After coming out as biπ eπ₯ual, Heard later rejected all labels, tellingΒ Allure: ‘I don’t identify as anything. I’m a person. I like who I like.’
Satin champagne: The floor-length dress featured a thigh-high leg slit, revealing a pair of black patent leather dress shoes
Stay gold: he ensemble was accessorized with layers of gold necklaces and matching rings and bracelets
Red pout: Her hair was styled in long waves, framing a bold red pout and a pair of blushed cheeks
Arm candy: She was accompanied at the event by fellow LGBTQ activist Nico Tortorella, who was also being honored
Classic tux: They cut a chic look in a black tuxedo, which they paired with an untucked black turtleneck
She was accompanied at the event by fellow LGBTQ activist Nico Tortorella, who was also being honored.
They cut a chic look in a black tuxedo, which they paired with an untucked black turtleneck.
Also present was transgender icon Amanda Lepore, who served body in a sheer turquoise dress.
It was embellished with jewels, which lined the bustier, and paired with some matching sheer gloves.
She completed the look with a pair of sparkling blue jeweled pumps, carrying a fur shawl in one hand and a jeweled clutch.
The B-52s were also being honored, as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of their debut self-titled album.
An icon: Also present was transgender icon Amanda Lepore, who served body in a sheer turquoise dress
Dripping in jewels: It was embellished with jewels, which lined the bustier, and paired with some matching sheer gloves
She completed the look with a pair of sparkling blue jeweled pumps, carrying a fur shawl in one hand and a jeweled clutch
Four decades: The B-52s were also being honored, as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of their debut self-titled album