Community minded Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle) and her handsome husband
Bradley Whitford (The West Wing) have created and are spearheading a program they call
Clothes Off Their Backs, which will benefit a number of charitable causes (see below). The
Emmy nominees donated their award show formal wear to auction to the public, all in the
name of charity, kicked off immediately following the 54th Annual Emmy Awards. There will
also be some fancy duds from previous awards ceremonies in the auction: Eric McCormack's
tux, Megan Mullally's dress from last year's Emmys and Jennifer Garner's gown from the last
Oscars. In addition to the stars who originally signed on when the plan was conceived,
Jane and Brad secured several more items for the auction from this year's Emmy Awards
while talking to fellow celebrities at the ceremony and after parties, including Jennifer
Aniston's romantic vintage Christian Dior gown pictured below.
Each donor decided which charity the proceeds from their clothing will benefit. The items
are, of course, of the highest quality designer and vintage styles and fabrics, and all profits
go charity, so they're not especially cheap, but they are certainly one-of-a-kind
collectibles and this is a benefit where you know the celebs donated from the heart!
Bids were taken through ubid.com. All of the incredible items listed below
were included in the two week auction:
for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series,
is auctioning her vintage Christian Dior gown worn at the Emmy Awards Ceremony.
Patricia Clarkson (Six Feet Under),
WINNER of the Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series,
is auctioning her purple silk Halston gown worn at the Emmy Ceremony.
Jennifer Garner (Alias), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series,
donated her black Ralph Lauren gown worn at the 74th Annual Academy
Awards Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Heifer International & UNICEF.
Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series,
is auctioning her Thierry Mugler gown worn at the Emmy Ceremony: low v-neck, royal purple gown with
turquoise lining, size 4 (pictured below). Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Allison Janney (The West Wing), WINNER of the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, is auctioning the
Erik Gaskins gown she wore to the Emmy ceremony: tomato red halter dress, size 8. Proceeds to benefit UNICEF.
Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm In The Middle), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, is auctioning two of her gowns! First is her Pea in the Pod maternity gown worn at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony on September 15, 2002. Proceeds to benefit Heifer International. Jane also donated her Heidi Kaczenski gown worn at the Primetime Emmy Awards: black chantilly lace, long sleeves with ruffle, size 8-10 (maternity). Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, is auctioning her champaign silk shantung strapless cocktail dress designed by Estavan Ramos and worn at the Emmy Awards Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Janel Moloney (The West Wing), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series,
donated her peacock blue silk size 4 Bill Blass gown to benefit The Union of Concerned Scientists.
Megan Mullally (Will and Grace), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series,
is auctioning her Donna Karan (winning!) gown from the 2000 Emmy Awards. Proceeds to benefit Heifer International.
Men's Fashions:
Michael Chiklis of FX's The Shield, WINNER - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, is auctioning off his winning Hugo Boss black tuxedo (pictured below) that he wore at the Emmy Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Bryan Cranston of Malcolm in the Middle, nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, is auctioning off his Jhane Barnes black tuxedo that he wore at the Emmy Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Heifer International.
Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), WINNER of the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, is auctioning his (winning!) three button black Novex of Beverly Hills tuxedo (size 48 X-long) worn at the Emmy Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit UNICEF.
Sean Hayes (Will & Grace), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, is auctioning the navy
blue Prada dress shirt (size 43/17) he wore at the 2001 Emmy Awards to benefit The Union of Concerned Scientists.
Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) is auctioning off his Jon Varvatos (winning!) tuxedo from the 2001 Emmys:
black tuxedo, 40 regular, 32 inch waist, 32 inseam. Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), WINNER of the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series,
donated his (winning!) Armani black tuxedo, 42 regular, pants 36/32. Proceeds to benefit UNICEF.
Martin Sheen (The West Wing), nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, is auctioning his black, single breasted Brioni tuxedo: size 40 regular (tux, shirt, bow tie included) to benefit The Union of Concerned Scientists.
Richard Schiff (The West Wing), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, is auctioning his black Kenneth Cole tuxedo (40 long) worn at the Emmy Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, is auctioning off the black Ralph Lauren tuxedo (42 long) that he wore at the Emmy Ceremony. Proceeds to benefit Cure Autism Now.
About the charities:
UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children in over 160 countries
through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation.
UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination.
The Cure Autism Now Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and
funding autism research and accelerating the pace of scientific progress toward effective
treatments and a cure. The organization is the largest private funder of biological
research in autism, providing more than $10 million in grants since its inception in 1995.
a needy family the means to lift themselves out of poverty and become self-reliant.
The family has a steady supply of milk to feed a malnourished family and the extra can
be sold at the local market for income which can help provide housing, medical care
and money to send the kids to school.
and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development
and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions.
