Matt Friend to Host Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood Celebration 

Variety’s 2024 Power of Young Hollywood party will unite Hollywood’s hottest emerging talent and industry influencers to celebrate Sabrina Carpenter, Marcello Hernández and Sadie Sink, who have been named this year’s Power of Young Hollywood honorees.  

Hosted by comedian Matt Friend, the exclusive celebration will also recognize the coveted Young Hollywood Impact list, which profiles the top young actors, musicians and creators working in the entertainment industry today.  

“I am so thrilled to be hosting Variety’s 2024 Power of Young Hollywood event! It’s amazing to see young people achieving so much, and I’m most looking forward to celebrating them all and the future of our business. I might have to sing a little ‘Espresso’ too ;),” says Friend. 

At the event, Variety will present the Breakthrough Award to actor Maisy Stella and director and writer Megan Park on behalf of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival fan favorite “My Old Ass” from Amazon MGM Studios. “My Old Ass” will open exclusively in theaters on Sept. 13. 

The cocktail party features a star-studded red carpet, followed by an awards presentation and party following. Each honoree will give a speech as they accept their awards.  

Amazon MGM Studios and Cash App are Premier Partners of the event. Threads is an Official Partner of the event. 

Last year’s 2023 Variety Power of Young Hollywood event was held high atop Sunset Blvd. at Hollywood’s NeueHouse and honorees included musician Steve Lacy, and actors Noah Schnapp and Sydney Sweeney. Read more about the Variety Power of Young Hollywood franchise, past events and impact lists here.