01of 25Jennifer Coolidge, 2023Amanda Sabga/UPI/ShutterstockHundreds ofCoolidge’s fans lined the streets of Cambridge to wave and cheer her on as she received Woman of the Year honors in February 2023.Hasty Pudding Theatricals later roasted Coolidge, who had to perform various tasks — including singing like a dolphin — to earn her coveted pudding pot. “I’m having a blast. I’ve gotten to meet all of these students who are way smarter than me,” the star said.
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Jennifer Coolidge, 2023
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Hundreds ofCoolidge’s fans lined the streets of Cambridge to wave and cheer her on as she received Woman of the Year honors in February 2023.
Hasty Pudding Theatricals later roasted Coolidge, who had to perform various tasks — including singing like a dolphin — to earn her coveted pudding pot. “I’m having a blast. I’ve gotten to meet all of these students who are way smarter than me,” the star said.
02of 25Bob Odenkirk, 2023Amanda Sabga/UPI/ShutterstockDuringhis February 2023 ceremony, Odenkirk took a look back on his lengthy career and poked fun at his hairline. “It’s a crazy honor,“he told reportersof earning the Man of the Year title.
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Bob Odenkirk, 2023
Duringhis February 2023 ceremony, Odenkirk took a look back on his lengthy career and poked fun at his hairline. “It’s a crazy honor,“he told reportersof earning the Man of the Year title.
03of 25Jennifer Garner, 2022Sophie Park/ShutterstockIn her fun-filled Woman of the Year ceremony in February 2022,the actressdished on her first kiss, talked about her 50th birthday plans and even picked up the alto sax.
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Jennifer Garner, 2022
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In her fun-filled Woman of the Year ceremony in February 2022,the actressdished on her first kiss, talked about her 50th birthday plans and even picked up the alto sax.
04of 25Jason Bateman, 2022Scott Eisen/GettyBateman’s smile was evident through his mask as he accepted Man of the Year honors in January 2022, in a bra adorned with handcuffs and police badges.
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Jason Bateman, 2022
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Bateman’s smile was evident through his mask as he accepted Man of the Year honors in January 2022, in a bra adorned with handcuffs and police badges.
05of 25Elizabeth Banks, 2020Paul Marotta/Getty Images"This has been a very unique experience,“Bankssaid during her lively Woman of the Year ceremony,per Boston.com. “Thanks for this exceedingly fun retrospective of my career.”
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Elizabeth Banks, 2020
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“This has been a very unique experience,“Bankssaid during her lively Woman of the Year ceremony,per Boston.com. “Thanks for this exceedingly fun retrospective of my career.”
06of 25Ben Platt, 2020Paul Marotta/GettyAs a theater star himself,Plattwas born for the festivities at his Man of the Year celebration.
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Ben Platt, 2020
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As a theater star himself,Plattwas born for the festivities at his Man of the Year celebration.
07of 25Bryce Dallas Howard, 2019Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770.Howardgladly accepted her traditional smooch as she was named Woman of the Year in 2019.
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Bryce Dallas Howard, 2019
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Howardgladly accepted her traditional smooch as she was named Woman of the Year in 2019.
08of 25Milo Ventimiglia, 2019Paul Marotta/GettyVentimiglia’s date to his 2019 Man of the Year celebration? His mom!
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Milo Ventimiglia, 2019
Ventimiglia’s date to his 2019 Man of the Year celebration? His mom!
09of 25Mila Kunis, 2018Bill Davila/StarTraksTheBad Momsactressfelt the love during her the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year parade.
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Mila Kunis, 2018
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TheBad Momsactressfelt the love during her the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year parade.
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Paul Rudd, 2018
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11of 25Octavia Spencer, 2017EPA/CJ GUNTHERBefore starring in 2017’sThe Shape of Water,Spencerfelt the love while being honored as Woman of the Year at the annual event.
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Octavia Spencer, 2017
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Before starring in 2017’sThe Shape of Water,Spencerfelt the love while being honored as Woman of the Year at the annual event.
12of 25Ryan Reynolds, 2017Paul Marotta/GettyHe’s gotta pay his dues! TheDeadpoolactorgave an in-character Hasty Pudding performer a shoulder massage during his Man of the Year ceremony.
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Ryan Reynolds, 2017
He’s gotta pay his dues! TheDeadpoolactorgave an in-character Hasty Pudding performer a shoulder massage during his Man of the Year ceremony.
13of 25Kerry Washington, 2016Mike Lawrie/GettyTheScandalstar’sday was beyond fun— and even included a popcorn fight.
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Kerry Washington, 2016
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TheScandalstar’sday was beyond fun— and even included a popcorn fight.
14of 25Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 2016AP Photo/Elise AmendolaTheactorwas given no shortage of kisses while scooping up his award.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 2016
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Theactorwas given no shortage of kisses while scooping up his award.
15of 25Chris Pratt, 2015Paul Marotta/WireImageReady, set, Blue Steel! TheGuardians of the Galaxyactorand hisverydressy, newly minted squad came together in modelesque poses.
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Chris Pratt, 2015
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Ready, set, Blue Steel! TheGuardians of the Galaxyactorand hisverydressy, newly minted squad came together in modelesque poses.
16of 25Helen Mirren, 2014Gail Oskin/GettyThree cheers were in order forMirren, who became Woman of the Year, accepting the Hasty Pudding honor at Harvard University.
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Helen Mirren, 2014
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Three cheers were in order forMirren, who became Woman of the Year, accepting the Hasty Pudding honor at Harvard University.
17of 25Justin Timberlake, 2010John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesThe pop starwas the center of attention while attending the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award.
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Justin Timberlake, 2010
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The pop starwas the center of attention while attending the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award.
18of 25Bruce Willis, 2002Darren McCollester/Getty ImagesLooking good!Willissported a bejeweled bra during the event, organized in the action star’s honor.
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Bruce Willis, 2002
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Looking good!Willissported a bejeweled bra during the event, organized in the action star’s honor.
19of 25Goldie Hawn, 1999Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesKate Hudson’ssupermomcouldn’t help but giggle during the hilarious event, where she was sandwiched between two Hasty Pudding characters.
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Goldie Hawn, 1999
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Kate Hudson’ssupermomcouldn’t help but giggle during the hilarious event, where she was sandwiched between two Hasty Pudding characters.
20of 25Julie Roberts, 1997John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesAlmost a decade after her breakout role inPretty Woman,Roberts' already impressive résumé was celebrated as she took home the Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award.
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Julie Roberts, 1997
Almost a decade after her breakout role inPretty Woman,Roberts' already impressive résumé was celebrated as she took home the Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award.
21of 25Tom Hanks, 1995JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty ImagesIt’sHankslike you’d never seen him before — in a long red wig, corset dress and bra while being named Man of the Year.
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Tom Hanks, 1995
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It’sHankslike you’d never seen him before — in a long red wig, corset dress and bra while being named Man of the Year.
22of 25Whoopi Goldberg, 1993LISA BUL/AP/REX/ShutterstockSmiles were all around for the futureEGOT recipient, who showed off the brass pudding pot signifying her new title: Woman of the Year.
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Whoopi Goldberg, 1993
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Smiles were all around for the futureEGOT recipient, who showed off the brass pudding pot signifying her new title: Woman of the Year.
23of 25Cher, 1985John Blanding/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesThe legendaryactressand singer was treated to a parade in her name (which also appeared on balloons!) in March 1985.
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Cher, 1985
The legendaryactressand singer was treated to a parade in her name (which also appeared on balloons!) in March 1985.
24of 25Meryl Streep, 1980AP/REX/ShutterstockBow down!Streepwaved to fans and photographers while walking with her dressy escorts, officially becoming Woman of the Year.
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Meryl Streep, 1980
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Bow down!Streepwaved to fans and photographers while walking with her dressy escorts, officially becoming Woman of the Year.
25of 25Robert De Niro, 1979Bettmann ArchiveHolding his brass pudding pot like he did his first Oscar two years prior,De Nirowas full of pride while accepting the honor.
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Robert De Niro, 1979
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Holding his brass pudding pot like he did his first Oscar two years prior,De Nirowas full of pride while accepting the honor.
source: people.com
