Key facts
- Variety's Power of Women London event honored five women.
- Honorees included Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin, and Hannah Waddingham.
- Emilia Clarke discussed her recovery from two brain hemorrhages.
- The event celebrated women making significant contributions and championing causes.
Variety's inaugural Power of Women London event, presented by Lifetime, honored Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin, and Hannah Waddingham. The celebrated women took center stage to reflect on their careers, the significance of community, and the causes they actively champion. During her address, Emilia Clarke, who was previously honored, also spoke about her experience surviving two brain hemorrhages in her 20s, emphasizing the importance of recovery with a sense of humor. The event, held at the Chancery Rosewood Hotel, celebrated women making substantial contributions across various fields. A surprise appearance was made by Dame Joan Collins.