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- Miami Herald
‘80s Rock Icon, 72, Flaunts Ageless Appearance in Sequin Pants for Special Occasion
At 72 years old, rock icon Pat Benatar is still dazzling audiences-both with her looks and her vocals.
The singer stunned attendees at the 50th Annual Chapin Awards Gala on June 4, 2025, in New York City, showcasing her ageless appearance and timeless style in glittering sequin pants as she took the stage.
The event, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall, celebrated WhyHunger's 50th anniversary of combating food insecurity and honored Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for their enduring commitment to social justice through music.
Benatar and Giraldo, married since 1982, have been active supporters of WhyHunger for over three decades, inspired by their friendship with co-founder Harry Chapin. Their advocacy focuses on children's causes and addressing systemic hunger issues. During the gala, the couple delivered a heartfelt acoustic set, including their 1983 hit "Love Is a Battlefield," captivating the audience with their enduring chemistry and musical prowess.
The gala raised over $600,000 to support WhyHunger's mission of ending hunger by addressing its root causes, such as poverty and social injustice. The evening also featured performances by members of The Fab Faux, Willie Nile, Will Calhoun, Tash Neal, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters, culminating in a collaborative rendition of Harry Chapin's "Circles."
Reflecting on the event, Benatar and Giraldo expressed their gratitude: "What an incredible night! We were honored and humbled to receive the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award and celebrate the 50th anniversary of WhyHunger at the Chapin Awards Gala."
"The evening was filled with love, hope, and good humans dedicated to the service of others. We're in this together, and together we can make miracles happen," they added, per Live for Live Music.
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