In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “Wonder Woman” TV series, star Lynda Carter is set to be honored by the Paley Center for Media at the 2025 Paley Honors Spring Gala.
Carter will be feted for acting as a superhero on camera — and off. “Wonder Woman” launched in 1975 and had a lasting effect on pop culture. Off camera, Carter is a dedicated philanthropist and advocate, working with organizations such as the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, City of Hope/TGen’s blood cancer research and the ERA Coalition.
“Lynda Carter’s iconic portrayal remains a timeless symbol of strength, courage, and empowerment,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media, announcing the lineup of recipients for the nonprofit organization’s highest honor.
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The annual New York celebration, scheduled for Monday, May 19 at Ziegfeld Ballroom, will also salute billionaire businessman Joe Tsai; media and sports entrepreneur Crystal McCrary and the ABC News morning program “Good Morning America,” which also marks its 50th anniversary this year.
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“Joe Tsai is a world-renowned industry icon whose innovative and visionary leadership continues to shape the future of business,” stated Reidy. “Crystal McCrary is an award-winning producer making a groundbreaking impact as a media and sports trailblazer.”
Tsai is best known as the co-founder and chairman of Alibaba Group and owner of the Brooklyn Nets, the WNBA champion New York Liberty and teams in the National Lacrosse League and Premier Lacrosse League.
McCrary traded a career in entertainment law to become an award-winning filmmaker, producer and NY Times best-selling author, creating original programming for BET and Nickelodeon. In 2023, McCrary along with her son Cole Anthony launched the youth sports tech platform GameUp.
About “Good Morning America,” Reidy noted that the show “has been a trusted morning tradition, beloved by millions of Americans” for five decades — through the tenure of legendary anchors including Diane Sawyer, Charles Gibson, David Hartman and Joan Lunden to its current lineup of Emmy-winning journalists Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan.
Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley and is dedicated to preserving media history. Proceeds from The Paley Honors gala support the organization’s educational programs and preservation initiatives with the Paley Archive.
