From the podium at the star-studded CORE Gala on Wednesday, a modest Sean Penn began by acknowledging that many people contributed to the formation of CORE, the Community Organized Relief Effort, and its ongoing work. “I get an undue amount of credit for [CORE], but that’s the job of a poster boy,” he said. Honoree Fernando Sulichin, left, and Naomi Campbell at the CORE Gala. Honorees Rosetta and Balthazar Getty speak onstage during the CORE Gala. Jenny Lewis, left, and Beck perform onstage during the CORE Gala.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 16, 2020 22:13 UTC