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Report: Stars Turnout for Artists Against Abuse Gala

Mariska Hargitay, George Stephanopoulos and more were on hand at The Retreat's benefit.

Television stars turned out for 's 16th annual at the on Saturday, according to Hamptons Guest of a Guest.

Mariska Hargitay, who plays Detective Olivia Benson on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, received the Hope Award, along with New York State Sen. Kenneth P. LaValle, R-Port Jefferson, for their work against domestic violence and sexual assault.

ABC Newsman George Stephanopoulos and his wife comedian Alexandra Wentworth hosted the evening and television personality Gina Glickman Giordan was the Mistress of Ceremonies.

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Former Will & Grace star Debra Messing, Real Housewives of New York stars Ramona and Mario Singer and Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, also attended.

An afterparty was held at in East Hampton.

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