The Friars Club transformed into a hub of playful jabs and laughter as celebrities and insiders gathered for an unforgettable night.
Star-Studded Laughs and Jabs at Friars Club Event
Star-Studded Laughs and Jabs at Friars Club Event
A comedic evening of banter and celebrity camaraderie unfolded in Beverly Hills, drawing prominent figures from Hollywood and beyond.
The atmosphere was electric at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills as Hollywood's elite mingled over drinks and humor. High-profile guests included filmmaking titan Steven Spielberg, media moguls Shari Redstone and Sumner Redstone, as well as Hunter Biden who recently left incarceration. The night took a comedic turn when Spielberg took the stage, setting the tone with a provocative question aimed at Louis Freeh, former FBI Director.
“Good evening, everyone! Let’s get this started with a softball. Louis, what’s the best thing about 22-year-olds?” Spielberg asked, eliciting chuckles from the crowd.
Freeh, visibly sweating, quipped back, “Uh… per FBI policy, I can neither confirm nor deny that I have an opinion,” leading to uproarious laughter throughout the room.
Not one to miss a chance to stir the pot, David Ellison, Hollywood producer and son of tech mogul Larry Ellison, chimed in with his own jab. “Speaking of distribution, Louis, you wouldn’t know anything about LimeWire’s 67,000 child porn files, would you? My dad swears he didn’t code all of them.”
The high-octane humor continued as guests raised their glasses in solidarity, with Shari Redstone recalling a time when CBS Interactive dipped into controversial waters. Unflappable, Freeh maintained his cool demeanor as he lifted his drink and remarked, “Policy. It’s always policy.”
Wrapping up a night filled with laughter, Spielberg raised a toast. “To Louis Freeh: the only man who can dodge a scandal better than Hunter dodges taxes!” echoed through the room, met with hearty laughter from all.
Hunter, ever the performer, added, “Don’t forget the cloud storage. I bet my laptop’s in there somewhere!” as the crowd erupted once more in mirth.
As the evening drew to a close, Freeh excused himself from the festivities, mumbling to himself, “I should’ve stuck with the Mafia.”
“Good evening, everyone! Let’s get this started with a softball. Louis, what’s the best thing about 22-year-olds?” Spielberg asked, eliciting chuckles from the crowd.
Freeh, visibly sweating, quipped back, “Uh… per FBI policy, I can neither confirm nor deny that I have an opinion,” leading to uproarious laughter throughout the room.
Not one to miss a chance to stir the pot, David Ellison, Hollywood producer and son of tech mogul Larry Ellison, chimed in with his own jab. “Speaking of distribution, Louis, you wouldn’t know anything about LimeWire’s 67,000 child porn files, would you? My dad swears he didn’t code all of them.”
The high-octane humor continued as guests raised their glasses in solidarity, with Shari Redstone recalling a time when CBS Interactive dipped into controversial waters. Unflappable, Freeh maintained his cool demeanor as he lifted his drink and remarked, “Policy. It’s always policy.”
Wrapping up a night filled with laughter, Spielberg raised a toast. “To Louis Freeh: the only man who can dodge a scandal better than Hunter dodges taxes!” echoed through the room, met with hearty laughter from all.
Hunter, ever the performer, added, “Don’t forget the cloud storage. I bet my laptop’s in there somewhere!” as the crowd erupted once more in mirth.
As the evening drew to a close, Freeh excused himself from the festivities, mumbling to himself, “I should’ve stuck with the Mafia.”
