This is an odd pairing for any award ceremony.
Caitlyn Jenner and Hope Solo both had a huge years, for different reasons — but were both in attendance to be honored at Glamour Magazine’s “Women Of The Year” awards in NYC, celebrating women’s achievements across entertainment, fashion, politics, sports and business.
Jenner has been hailed as a hero for the way she handled her gender transition and has been receiving awards for the better part of the year.
Solo has had a brutal year, so it was kind of shocking to see her honored.
Solo was in the headlines for the wrong reasons — after reportedly harassing and belittling police officers when she was jailed over accusations that she beat up her half-sister and her nephew.
Solo was honored along with the U.S. Woman’s National Team.
Tennis legends Serena Williams and Billie Jean King were also honored.
Glamour’s Women Of The Year 2015
Reese Witherspoon: The Hollywood Hero. The Oscar-winning actress was honoured for co-founding the Pacific Standard production company that creates films with female protagonists.
Victoria Beckham: The Fashion Force. The fashion designer was being recognized for her career and work as an international goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS and other philanthropy.
Misty Copeland: The Showstopper: The principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in June became the first African American ballerina to gain the top title at the prestigious dance company.
Elizabeth Holmes: The Entrepreneur. The 31-year-old businesswoman founded blood test company Theranos in 2003 and has an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion.
Caitlyn Jenner: The Transgender Champion. The 65-year-old Olympic hero turned reality star was recognized for her role as a transgender role model.
Cecile Richards: The Health Advocate. The president of Planned Parenthood was recognized for her leadership of the non-profit organization.
Team USA: Game Changers. The US Women’s National Soccer Team was honoured for winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup in June.
Charleston Strong: The Peacemakers. Alana Simmons, 26, Nadine Collier, 47, Bethane Middleton-Brown, 45, Felicia Sanders, 58, and Polly Sheppard, 71, were recognized for seeking peaceful solutions following the massacre at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
H/T: TMZ
