Hallmark and Dancing With the Stars Shine at 2026 Gracie Awards Ceremony

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation celebrated outstanding achievements in entertainment at the 2026 Gracie Awards, held Tuesday evening at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Andie MacDowell, star of The Way Home, received the Icon Award at the ceremony. Hallmark Channel's A Grand Ole Opry Christmas earned the Made for Television Movie category, with cast members Nikki DeLoach, Sharon Lawrence, James Denton, and Eliza Hayes Maher accepting the honor. Dancing With the Stars claimed the Competition Series award, with host Julianne Hough and former contestants Danielle Fishel and Jordan Chiles on hand to receive the recognition.

"Women's stories don't just reflect the world, they shape it, shift it and refuse to let it stay the same," AWMF president Becky Brooks remarked in a statement. "This year's honorees are doing exactly that across every platform, every format, every audience. We are proud; we are moved, and we are honored to say their names out loud."

Additional winners at the ceremony included Paulina Chávez, recognized for Actress in a Breakthrough Role for Landman, and Katherine LaNasa, who took home the Actress in a Supporting Role – Drama award for The Pitt. Janicza Bravo received the Director – Comedy honor for The Bear, while Leanne Morgan won the Variety Special award for her special Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things.

In podcast categories, Jameela Jamil earned the Audio Podcast Host – Entertainment award for Wrong Turns, and Monica Lewinsky won the Audio Podcast Host – Lifestyle category for Reclaiming.

The evening drew a wide array of entertainment figures, including Kelly Rowland, Minka Kelly, Chrissy Teigen, Mickey Guyton, Stevie Wonder, Tina Knowles, Lea Thompson, Tracy Spiridakos, Yvette Nicole Brown, Mary Holland, Natalie Morales, and Lauren Lapkus, among others.