Veteran actress Lynda Carter (“Wonder Woman”) chatted with #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos on the red carpet of the 2026 Angel Ball GALA.
This year’s event raised $3 million for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, which benefits blood cancer research.
An esteemed singer, actress, and philanthropist, Lynda Carter was recognized for her passionate advocacy and commitment to advancing blood cancer research awareness.
Angel Ball and its significance
On being a part of this event, Carter said, “I am very passionate about tonight but this isn’t about me. I try to be as glamorous as I could possibly be. It’s about serious subjects. It’s about celebrating the fabulous minds of scientists and science and illuminating what they do for us.”
“I am joining forces with Denise Rich. She was fighting for the life of her daughter, and I am fighting for the life of my husband. We both ave a common goal,” she acknowledged.
If she is ever going to collaborate with her daughter
When asked if she were ever going to collaborate with her daughter, Carter said, “My daughter (Jessica Carter Altman) is such a gifted musician, singer, and songwriter, so I’m always hopeful… I write a little bit and sing a little bit,” Carter said.
Skincare routine
Regarding her skincare routine, Carter responded, “Honestly, truly, it’s soap and water. I just have clear soap. Just a clear soap and water.”
AI on the industry
On the impact of AI on the industry, she compared it to “flying a plane without a pilot.” “I don’t want to be that,” she admitted. “These days, there are robots doing surgeries, but without the surgeon, it takes skill to do it, and it takes people.”
“Aristotle wrote a long, long time ago about logos, ethos, pathos and logos. AI is only logos. There is no empathy. There is nothing but data. It doesn’t have feelings. It doesn’t. So never forget that. We, as humans, have them. It’s just data points, so don’t forget that,” she noted.
“That is why I am here, is to remind everyone that we’re human. Also, the people that help us most are humans, and that’s where we have to put our hope,” she added.
Success
On her definition of the word success, Carter said, “Success means camouflage and tenacity… what they call the imposter syndrome, because we are always in flux. We are always moving ahead and changing, and what worked today, we are always moving ahead. So, you don’t rest on anything.”
The Angel Ball featured a live auction, hosted by auctioneer, Seth Herzog, Resident Comedian & Sketch Performer, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Guests had the opportunity to bid on items such as a transformative journey through some of Peru’s most extraordinary destinations from Belmond, the pioneer of exceptional luxury; stunning jewelry from celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz; and an all-inclusive stay for 4 people in two private bungalows at the Award Winning Four Seasons Naviva in Mexico and 7 days at the Lucia Magnani Health Clinic, Italy.
Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation will continue to host an online auction at this website open to the public through October 22nd. The auction highlights exclusive experiences, such as dining at a table for four at Rao’s, concert tickets paired with a meet-and-greet with renowned rock singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, and luxury villa retreats at the Albany Resort in the Bahamas, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, and the Round Hill Hotel in Jamaica, among other unique offerings.
Additionally, dozens of talented and generous artists contributed to the Angel Ball Art Auction. Guests can place bids online at this website up until October 22nd or in person for original creations by artists including Mr. Brainwash, Fernanda Laverera, Bradley Theodore, Halim Flowers, and Jill Cunniff.
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