Joined by Mandy Moore and Molly Sims, actress and activist Ashley Judd showed off her pearly whites as she became USA Today’s fourth annual Hollywood Hero last night (November 10) at a star-studded party in Beverly Hills.

It’s an award we give to recognize an exceptional entertainment industry humanitarian. In Ashley’s case, editor John Hillkirk presented it to the 41-year-old actress for her tireless work as a Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, the education and prevention program of PSI (Population Services International).

Celebrity attendees stepping out for the star-packed event included the likes of Morgan Freeman, Debra Messing and hubby Dario Franchitti.

After receiving her Hollywood Hero award, Ashley started to tear up and said: “Why did Morgan have to go last?” She added, “I accept this on behalf of PSI … and maybe a little bit for myself.”