Kelsey Grammer Hosts, Robin Thicke Performs at Giving A Smile’s Inaugural Beverly Hilton Gala Benefiting Underserved LA Youth

The Giving A Smile Foundation proudly hosted its Inaugural Gala at the Beverly Hilton, presented by Rifkin Raanan Dentistry. The unforgettable evening was hosted by Kelsey Grammer and featured a special headlining performance by five-time Grammy-nominated artist Robin Thicke, with an opening performance by The Voice’s Jacquie Lee. Additional performances included Griffith Frank and Lindsay Gitter and music by DJ Pookie.

The inaugural event brought together leading entertainers, philanthropists, industry visionaries, and community advocates in support of the Foundation’s mission to provide high-quality, no-cost dental care to underserved youth across Los Angeles.

Celebrity guests and presenters who attended the gala included Kelsey Grammer, Robin Thicke, Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian (Humanitarian Leadership Award), Honoree Presenters actor Harry Goodwins of The Gentleman on Netflix, actor James Tupper of Big Little Lies, actor Colin Egglesfield of The Client List, and Actress Lesley-Ann Brandt of Lucifer, plus notables such as Joe Simpson, Lorrie Bartlett (Guiding Light Award), JR Dzubak (Visionary Impact Award), Dr. Katja Van Herle (Healing Hands Awards), Selling Sunset’s Emma Hernan, Jonathan Hugh, David Hoey, Martin Rodriguez, Doris Bahram, Larry Gaiters WNYM New York LLC, Emmy Lam, Olivia Alboher, Paola Paulin, Maryam Zolgadhr, Collin Dewey, Sarah Ullmann, Parker Alchanati, Alex Itkis, Sofia Milos, Frank Mottek, Ion & Nicole Muj, Eve Richards, Blanca Blanco, David Dubinsky, Emily O’Brien of The Young and The Restless, Jonathan Ratter, Tamara Lee-Notcutt, Callie Rose Deets, Sandy and Barry Pressman, Ryan Garcia and more, who joined the dentists of Rifkin Ranaan Beverly Hills Dentistry who hosted the gala for their foundation Giving A Smile –  Dr. Rodney Raanan DDS MMSC, Dr. Justin Raanan DDS MMSC, Dr. Sepehr Nassiripour DDS and Dr. Rosie Nassiripour, Dr. Robert Rifkin DDS, Dr. Steve Rifkin DDS, Loretta Raanan and John Raanan (Dr.Justin and Dr.Robert’s parents).

Also in attendance were VIPs Eloy Mendez (board member), Nikki Janssen, Lily Rizo, Lisa and Russell Stuart (board member), Tiffany Demers, Mari Aldrich, Marion Leroy, Emily John and Chris Cary, Ari Stiegler, Daniel Meursing and Kale Smith, Colin Costello, Fenix Lazzaroni, Carrie Berk, Takin Silva, John Kim, Kevin Lee, Jet Cessant, Diana Movsesyan, Ella Rose, Rossy Kostova, Argjira Berisha, John and Nicole Emrani, Christopher Nahas and Jennifer Haddad, Natalia Pistsova, Ken Barnett, Anita Sabeti, Ben Mansouri, Davita Danesh, Jay Grossman, Doy Bowie, Mina Olivera, Marco Delvecchio, and Fred and Azy Farahmand.

A Night With Purpose

Proceeds from the gala directly support the development and long-term operation of the Foundation’s permanent, no-cost dental clinic, ensuring that no child or young adult is ever turned away due to financial hardship. The clinic will provide advanced dental treatments, preventive education, and critical oral-health resources to vulnerable youth across Los Angeles.

Sponsors and supporters for the evening included Doctor’s Orders Wines, The Rotary Club, Valley Bank, Fuel Cycle, Vitamin Water, Mamazing.com, Casa Azul, CoDentist, CallJacob.com, Upper West, Fermentation House, Beverly Bar, and more. The auctions brought out incredible offerings such as trips to Thailand and Napa, yacht excursions to Catalina, custom art by Matt Smiley, diamond jewelry from XVIII Karats by Shery Levy, and many more generous partners including The Beverly Hilton.

The Giving A Smile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care to underserved children and young adults. Guided by compassion, equity, and community partnership, the Foundation delivers treatment, preventive education, and essential year-round resources to ensure every young person has the opportunity for a healthier future and a confident smile.

This gala directly supports the creation and operation of their permanent clinic—ensuring no child or young adult is turned away due to financial hardship. Proceeds will fund advanced dental treatments, preventive education, and the expansion of vital oral-health resources for vulnerable young people throughout Los Angeles, through the clinic itself. Guests will help lay the groundwork for a permanent, no-cost dental clinic that will bring healthier futures—and brighter smiles—to thousands of young people in Los Angeles. The Giving A Smile Foundation warmly invites the community to join this important initiative. Together, they can ensure that every young person receives the dental care they deserve, regardless of their financial circumstances.

“In addition to building our first stand-alone year-round dental clinic, the Giving A Smile Foundation is raising funds to launch two fully equipped mobile dental units that will bring free, high-quality care directly into underserved communities. These mobile clinics will allow us to reach children and young adults where they are, removing barriers to treatment and expanding our impact across Los Angeles.” – Justin Ranaan, DDS MMSc

For more information, please visit the Foundation’s website: givingasmile.org 

Featured Image Harry Goodwins and Kelsey Grammer | Photos courtesy of Getty Images.