article_snippet: Ugly Betty star America Ferrera also took to the stage during the Washington DC gala... ...
article_snippet: And so did chef Padma Lakshmi, who was captured beaming at the audience while wearing a black dress .
article_snippet: Ms Lakshmi is pictured speaking at EMILY's List 30th Anniversary Gala at Washington Hilton Tuesday .
article_snippet: Ms Gunn and Ms Lakshmi both wore glamorous black dresses for the event in Washington DC . '
article_snippet: Ms Aduba, Ms Gunn and Ms Lakshmi also took to the stage during Tuesday's gala.
highlights_snippet: Other speakers included star America Ferrera and  chef Padma Lakshmi .