Bryce Dallas Howard named Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, has named Bryce Dallas Howard as its 2019 Woman of the Year. Howard is best known for her roles in blockbuster films such as “Jurassic World,” “The Help,” and “Gold.” The Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award is bestowed annually on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to entertainment. Established in 1951, the award has been given to many notable entertainers, including Meryl Streep, Debbie Reynolds, Katharine Hepburn, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Scarlett Johansson, Dame Helen Mirren, Octavia Spencer, and most recently Mila Kunis. “We are thrilled to honor Bryce Dallas Howard as our 68th Woman of the Year and for her to witness the groundbreaking first performance with our wonderful cast, featuring six talented Harvard women,” said co-producer Elizabeth Mann. Howard will next be seen in Paramount’s “Rocketman,” produced by Matthew Vaughn with Elton John and David Furnish, the biopic about the musical legend is set for release on May 31. The Woman of the Year festivities will begin at 2:45 p.m....