On my way to the Lincoln Center, an ad for MAKERS coincidentally popped up on the taxi monitor. It's the first time I haven't automatically hit "Mute."
I arrived at least 45 minutes before showtime, and the place was PACKED. I could barely get through to coat check.
The decor was classy and elegant.
It didn't take long to find the real action on the "red" carpet.
Arianna Huffington caused quite the stir when she arrived before the show.
But everyone went nuts for Gloria Steinem. The founder of the revolutionary Ms. magazine, Steinem almost single-handedly brought the women's liberation movement into the mainstream during the 70s.
Steinem was originally meant to be the sole focus of the documentary, but she had other ideas. "I said no because a movement is not one person," she said. "[MAKERS] just blossomed from there."
"Girls" star Allison Williams posed like a pro, but she was just as star-struck as her fans.
I think if [my "Girls" character] Marnie watched MAKERS, she would feel a little bit guilty," Williams said. "I think one of the things that's amazing about these women is that they've all figured out what they're passionate about ... Marnie doesn't really know.
When a group of girls next to me started squealing, it took me a minute to realize they'd spotted Katie Couric making an entrance.
She was so petite I nearly missed her.
But she chose the right shoes to stand out in the crowd.
"I think [this documentary] will be a learning tool for young women and young men everywhere," she said.
An event worker kept tabs on a list of celebrities who were due to hit the carpet.
Men like "Sopranos" star Joe Pantoliano were out in full force, too.
Martha Stewart skipped the red carpet but was around mingling later. She looked amazing and chic in her camel ensemble.
"I remember so many of the moments in this film as if it were yesterday," she said.
If possible, Krya Sedgwick is even more gorgeous in person than on TV.
And here's the force of nature who got MAKERS off the ground –– filmmaker Dyllan McGee.
Everyone's favorite "Sexpert," Dr. Ruth, made an appearance as well.
AOL is a huge supporter of MAKERS. CEO Tim Armstrong and his wife, Nancy, were among the guests.
Armstrong gave a brief speech, but it was the hand-written letter from an elementary school student he brought along that stole the show.
Everyone was mingling together, including the celebs.
And the drinks were flowing all night.
I got my tickets and program and I was ready to go.
Finally, it was showtime. I had a great seat in the orchestra section (one row in front of Allison Williams!).
The crowd roared during Roberta Gibb's story. She crashed the Boston Marathon back in 1966, becoming the first female ever to participate.
And they cheered equally for Billy Jean King, who defeated top male tennis pro Bobby Riggs in a "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973.
Want a chance to watch "MAKERS?" Check out the premiere tonight on PBS at 8 p.m. EST.
