Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2023: Jenna Ortega, Alessia Russo, and Janelle Monae among honorees

Discover the 2023 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, featuring accomplished stars such as Jenna Ortega, Alessia Russo, and Janelle Monae.

The Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2023 was a dazzling display of glitz and glamour as luminaries from the entertainment world converged at London’s Claridge’s Hotel to celebrate female achievement in film, music, and art. The evening’s standout moments included the crowning of Jenna Ortega, known for her roles in Netflix’s “Wednesday” and “Scream,” as the Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and the honoring of English football star Alessia Russo with the sportsperson award. Celebrated actress Olivia Colman joined these remarkable women on stage.

The musician award went to the immensely talented Janelle Monae, an eight-time Grammy-nominated artist known for her genre-defying music. What set this moment apart was Monae’s eloquent recognition of being non-binary, highlighting the importance of diverse voices and representation in the industry. Marina Abramovic, a renowned performance artist, was bestowed with the title of Artist of the Year. This year, she made history as the first woman to receive a major retrospective of her work at the prestigious Royal Academy. Marina expressed her desire to break the glass ceiling, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and paving the way for future generations of women. Patsy Stevenson, who gained recognition for her activism and was notably arrested during a Sarah Everard vigil, claimed the campaigner of the year award. 

The actress award was presented to the esteemed Emilia Clarke, known for her iconic role in “Game of Thrones.” Clarke emphasized the importance of fostering inclusivity and gender equality in the industry.