Over the weekend, Madison Bailey, best known for her role in Netflix’s popular teen drama Outer Banks, looked stunning when she attended the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
The event, which had been postponed for four years due to the pandemic, raised $1.2 million to support the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s social, cultural, and health services, which was established in 1969 with more than 800 staff members.
Mariah Linney and her girlfriend, Madison Bailey, who met via TikTok in 2020, attend The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Celebrity Honors and Guests
During the gala, Pamela Anderson and Keke Palmer were presented with the Vanguard Award. Meanwhile, the late Leslie Jordan, who served as the event’s emcee until his passing in October 2022, received the Excellence in the Arts award named after him.
Notable guests included Adam Lambert, Sarah Hyland, and former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Gigi Goode, Peppermint, and Symone.
Singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr, who received the Rising Star Award from Lambert, also performed, and reality star Ts Madison took over hosting duties for the evening.
Madison Bailey’s Gala Fashion Statement
Madison Bailey made a fashion statement at the gala in a periwinkle Georges Hobeika mermaid midi dress, complete with a thigh-high split that showcased her stunning legs.
Madison Bailey turned heads in a stunning periwinkle Georges Hobeika mermaid midi dress boasting a thigh-high slit and crystal-embellished tulle (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Elegant Styling and Accessories
The strapless, light blue dress from the Lebanese designer’s Fall 2022 collection, embroidered with silver embellishments, tools on the bodice, and bits protruding from the bottom, shone brilliantly under the event’s lights.
Kyle Kagamida expertly styled Bailey’s mermaid-inspired outfit, perfectly complemented by a stunning pair of open-toed, high-heeled, silver-glittering Casadei sandals.
The 24-year-old actress added a rhinestone bracelet on her right wrist and tiny, dainty earrings designed by David Yurman and Nicole Rose to complete her elegant look. She carried a chic white clutch to add a touch of sophistication.
Madison Bailey, who reportedly wears a shoe size 7 (US), shows off her feet in glittering Casadei sandals (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Celebrity Couple’s Spotlight
Bailey’s highlighted brunette locks, styled by Rena Calhoun, were parted to the side and cascaded down her shoulders in bouncy curls.
Kendal Fedail applied her makeup, which was impeccably done. It featured shimmery eyeshadow and a delicate touch of pink blush.
Bailey’s girlfriend, Mariah Linney, a former University of North Carolina basketball player, also attended the event.
The 24-year-old exuded confidence in a sharp, dark blue suit with a crisp, half-undone white button-up shirt. Her black dress shoes were tightly fastened with laces, completing the sleek and polished look.
Madison Bailey revealed her pansexuality in May 2020 and confirmed her relationship with Mariah Linney the following month in a TikTok video (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Madison Bailey’s Fashion Influence
Before gracing the gala with her stunning mermaid-core look, Madison Bailey had already made a splash in the fashion scene at the 2023 Revolve x The h.wood Group’s Revolve Festival in Thermal, California.
Alongside a constellation of stars like Olivia Culpo, Paris Jackson, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, and Storm Reid, the young star showcased her effortless and daring sense of style at the event that coincided with the Coachella Music and Arts Festival.
Madison Bailey showed off her underwear in a see-through maxi dress at the 2023 REVOLVE Festival on April 15, 2023, in Thermal, California (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Bailey made a bold fashion statement in a stunning see-through maxi dress adorned with intricate sequin stitching, showcasing her enviable figure and black underwear.
She opted for beige lace-up chunky desert boots and white high socks while accessorizing with a white stitched shoulder purse, dainty earrings, and a choker necklace to complete her outfit.