It was an electrifying night, by all accounts,and star-studded beyond belief. The Time 100 gala, celebrating the world’s most influential people, took place in a torrential downpour in Manhattan at Jazz at Lincoln Center. From scientists and world leaders to athletes and Hollywood A-listers – they all worked the red carpet. Check out some of the images below. (Photos: MediaPunch)

Colin Kaepernick in a lovely silk tunic

The GORGEOUS Janet Mock

Cutie-patootie John Legend

The always gasp-worthy Fan Bingbing

Arianna Huffington wearing… something… tablecloth-y

YESSSSSS, Leslie Jones! Forever my queen!

Wowlebrity Katie Couric (looking QUITE chic)

Yummy Rogue One/Girls star Riz Ahmed

Legendary Naomi Campbell

13th director Ava DuVernay

Perennially dashing couple Blake and Ryan

A booby and sultry Demi Lovato

Iconic world-changer Gavin Grimm

And, of course, our Mama Ru. Condragulations, gurl.

(Photos: MediaPunch)