The AmfAR Inspirational Gala for Tom Ford hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow

The amFAR Inspirational Gala was held at Milk Studios in Hollywood this week, with high profile guests including Gwyneth Paltrow, who hosted the event, plus Rihanna and Justin Timberlake.

Rihanna makes a statement – and speech about Tom Ford

Also present were Miley Cyrus, Rita Wilson and January Jones who all honoured designer Tom Ford for his philanthropic work with the organisation.

Paltrow opened the night by introducing a two-song set by Chris Martin. Later, Sharon Stone held an auction and Diana Ross closed out the night by singing her greatest hits.

26-year-old Rihanna spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on two very special items – $35,000 on Harry Winston diamond link earrings featuring 72 diamonds set in platinum and $100,000 on the photograph 'Elizabeth Taylor at the Eden Roc' by Willy Rizzo by signed and numbered by the artist. She also gave a heartwarming speech and declared that, "Everyone looks good in Tom Ford!"

Dean and Dan Caten

Rihanna

Alessandra Ambrosio

Rihanna and Justin Timberlake

Dita Von Teese

Milla Jovovich

Mohamed Al Turki

Florence Henderson

Jesse Metcalfe

Sharon Stone

Kristen Davis

Kenneth Cole