During Thursday night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards held at 180 The Strand, London, broadcaster and presenter Vick Hope, 36, delivered a series of impassioned and politically charged remarks while hosting the ceremony.
Currently on maternity leave following the birth of her first child in August, Ms. Hope temporarily returned to the spotlight to anchor the event. In her opening address, she expressed solidarity with women in conflict zones, particularly those in Palestine, stating her support for “our sisters in Palestine and in conflict zones around the world.”
She further commented on the reversal of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in the United States, describing the country’s current state as reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale.
In another moment of candor, Ms. Hope referenced former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, 68, who was recently charged with multiple counts of rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault allegedly committed between 1983 and 2016. Her comments on the matter were brief but emphatic.
Transitioning from global and social issues to a more personal note, Ms. Hope addressed the viral post shared by her husband, musician Calvin Harris, following the birth of their son, Micah. The post had included an image of her placenta, which was later processed into capsules — a practice known as placentophagy, believed by some to have postpartum health benefits.
Reflecting humorously on her return to work, she remarked on the challenges of early motherhood, describing the experience as both exhausting and awe-inspiring, and expressed gratitude to the audience for their warm reception upon her return.
The overarching theme of this year’s Glamour Awards was “Sisterhood,” celebrating inter-generational and cross-cultural female solidarity. Since its inception in 1999, Glamour has recognized exceptional women from diverse professional fields, with past honorees including Pamela Anderson, Kim Cattrall, Naomi Campbell, and Victoria Beckham.
This year, the UK edition paid special tribute to nine transgender activists — including model and campaigner Munroe Bergdorf — acknowledging their advocacy and contributions to advancing trans rights amid increasing public discourse on the issue.
In a statement, Caroline Hooley, Commercial Lead at Glamour, expressed pride in the event’s partnerships with Simple, Tinder, and Parfums de Marly, noting that each brand’s involvement helped celebrate themes of confidence, sisterhood, and self-expression, while honoring women who continue to inspire progress and empowerment across communities.#newsafro_
