Hollywood's finest, such as Jason Momoa, Amanda Seyfried, and Sterling K. Brown, will be attending an awards show. However, instead of receiving awards themselves, they will be celebrating and honoring everyday individuals who have dedicated their time to improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. These 10 nominees, chosen by the CNN audience, will be recognized at the "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
Based on your votes, one will be named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year. Heres what you need to know about tonights event:
Which stars will be there?
Prominent individuals such as Amanda Seyfried, Brooke Shields, Rachel Zegler, Iman Vellani, Jeffrey Wright, Joe Manganiello, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Alexa Swinton, Danielle Brooks, Edie Falco, and Sterling K. Brown will be presenting awards and taking part in the festivities. Additionally, special pre-taped appearances will be made by Jason Momoa and Kelly Ripa, and Aloe Blacc will perform his uplifting anthem "My Way" live.
In addition, CNNs Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates will be co-hosting.
Who is being honored?
The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2023
Tonight, the top 10 CNN Heroes of the year will be honored at the event. Each hero will be awarded a $10,000 prize. Additionally, based on the votes, one hero will be named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year and will receive an extra $100,000 for their cause.
Their innovative work is driven by the desire to help others, from transforming an off-road vehicle into a wash station for homeless veterans to supplying books for kids at the barbershop. They have also launched a movement to restore coral reefs through their love of diving. Learn more about these incredible individuals in CNN's Top 10 Heroes feature.
Tonight's event will mark a historic moment as the CNN Heroes Legacy Award is presented for the first time in the program's 17-year history, honoring individuals committed to a lifetime of service. Additionally, the show will highlight two remarkable young people who are creating positive change in their communities. The special recipient of the Legacy Award will be announced live during the event.
When and where can I watch?
Tune in tonight, Sunday, December 10 at 8 p.m. ET to watch the live, two-hour broadcast of "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" on CNN TV, CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max.
If you miss it, it'll be available starting on Monday, December 11 for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under "TV Channels," or CNNgo where available.
How can I participate?
If you're feeling inspired to make a difference, you have the opportunity to donate to the causes of each of the Top 10 CNN Heroes. CNN has partnered with GoFundMe to make it easy to contribute to this year's honorees.
You can easily make online donations to their nonprofit organizations either here or on CNNHeroes.com. The Elevate Prize Foundation is also matching donations made directly from CNNHeroes.com to the Top 10 Heroes nonprofits, up to $50,000 per Hero.