Time’s most influential people attend the Time 100 gala

“Homeland” actress Claire Danes penned the Time 100 essay for “Gils” writer Lena Dunham. (Peter Foley / EPA)

April 24, 2013 11:38 AM PT

The Time 100 Gala celebrated the magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2013, in New York. Here’s a look at the honorees and the celebrities who penned their essays for the magazine.

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By Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times

Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari. (Peter Foley / EPA)

Justin Timberlake attends the gala with his wife, actress Jessica Biel. Timberlake was among the year’s most influential and also penned the essay for pal and co-honoree Jimmy Fallon. (Peter Foley / EPA)

Journalist and talk show host Barbara Walters. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)

Vice President Joseph Biden speaks at the Time 100 gala. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis was named one of the year’s most influential. (Jemal Countess / Getty Images)

Talk show host Jimmy Fallon was one of the magazine’s honorees. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Former “The Voice” mentor Christina Aguilera was named one of the most influential people. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Grammy winner Frank Ocean was among the honorees. (Peter Foley / EPA)

“Parks & Recreation” star Amy Poehler. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Roya Mahboob, CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Co., right, and Francesco Rulli. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Actor Hugh Dancy attends the gala. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

“Breaking Bad” star and “Argo” actor Bryan Cranston. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

“Top Chef” judge and host Padma Lakshmi. (Peter Foley / EPA)

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was named an influential person. (Peter Foley / EPA)

Actress Roma Downey and husband television producer Mark Burnett attend the gala. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Time named Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) one of the most influential people. He attends the gala with wife Kelley Ashby. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Comedian Ricky Gervais and girlfriend Jane Fallon attend the gala. In 2010, he was among the magazine’s most influential people, and this year he served as one of the gala’s hosts. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)