Charlize Theron and Misty Copeland came together Thursday night at the reopening of Breitling’s New York flagship store to talk about the philanthropic work that have been hallmarks of their careers.
The actress and ballet dancer, respectively, are part of the Swiss watch brand’s Spotlight Squad, its initiative to connect with more women. Breitling tapped the two women for the initiative last year when it introduced its first range of women’s watches.
“Whenever I have an opportunity to be alongside incredibly accomplished and powerful women who really care about the work they’re doing and what’s to come,” Copeland said about joining the brand’s initiative. “I’m definitely careful about the brands that I partner with and the messages they’re sending out, and Breitling is just so aligned with what I stand for, and that’s empowering women. Empowering young women and creating better opportunities for them.”
Theron also echoed this sentiment, stating she’s drawn to initiatives that promote female empowerment and diversity.
“Being born in South Africa and coming from a place with so much turmoil, it’s kind of like in my bones to fight injustices,” she explained. “There is a way to live your life in a way that your actions are putting forth what

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