Christian Slater Hangs Out With Muppets At Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala

Actor Christian Slater made a special appearance at the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani in New York City. The event raised funds for the nonprofit organization’s educational initiatives and programs.

Slater, known for his roles in films such as Heathers and True Romance, seemed delighted to interact with the iconic Sesame Street characters. He posed for photographs with Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and other beloved Muppets, much to the delight of attendees. 

The 54-year-old, who recently revealed he and his wife are expecting, wore a gray suit and black tie to the star-studded event.

The Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala is a fundraiser for children and youth education. 

This year’s festivities honored Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award.

Leslie Odom Jr. hosted the event, and Oprah Winfrey was the presenter.

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the iconic Sesame Street television series, has pioneered using media and entertainment to educate and inspire children worldwide. Through its various programs and partnerships, the organization aims to promote literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning for children from all backgrounds.