Saddle up! Aussie stars Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Naomi Watts lend their support to Haiti polo match fundraiser
Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Naomi Watts lead the charge today at a charity polo match in the Big Apple.
The Australian natives turned Hollywood stars dressed to impress at the annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, which attracted a host of fashionable New Yorkers and celebrities alike.
Jackman, who was serving as master of ceremonies, wore a beige suit teamed with a sky blue shirt, looking very summery yet sharp in his ensemble.
Lounging around: Hugh Jackman poses with fellow Australian stars Naomi Watts and Isla Fisher at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in New York today
Summery: Long-time friends Isla Fisher and Naomi Watts look the part in the summery dresses
Fancy some champagne? Guests were treated to the finest food and drink at the event, which was put on to raise funds for the Haiti earthquake rebuilding effort
During the course of the day he posed with Isla and Naomi, who both wore pretty summer dresses.
Isla, who is a long-time friend of Naomi, wore an eye-catching floral number while Watts went for a head to toe white outfit, complete with a hat.
The event was put on to raise money for Urban Zen Hope Help & Rebuild Haiti (HHRH), which his helping to rebuild communities following the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Happy couple: Jackman poses with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness on the red carpet, who was wearing a blue and white striped dress
Double act: Naomi and Isla pose in one of the lounges and, right, model Delfina Blaquier and her husband, co-host and polo player Nacho Figueras
Musician and former Haitian presidential candidate Wyclef Jean was at the event and tweeted: '[T]his is not just another polo Game, this polo game will bring awareness to haiti.'
Last year saw English Royal Prince Harry play in the match, and tossed from his horse during the match. He was not injured, however. He didn't return this year.
Other celebs on hand included fashion designers Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan, hotel heiress Nikki Hilton, and comedian Kathy Griffin.
Joining in the fun: Socialite Nikki Hilton wore a short green number while Kathy Griffin opted for slimming black
Raising funds: Musician and former Haiti presidential candidate Wyclef Jean and, right, fashion designer Donna Karan looking stylish in a super large hat
The event was hosted in Governor's Island, and saw guests take to the manicured lawns for picnics while quaffing champagne.
Two large Veuve Clicquot Lounges were also set up, offering champagne and a variety of gourmet snacks developed by Gabriel Kreuther, Executive Chef of The Modern.
The event's Restaurant Row also boasted a host of fine cuisine.
Getting his trot on: Nacho Figueras plays at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Governor's Island
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| Donna Karan dancing with Wyclef Jean at the event, a benefit for Ms. Karan's charity. (Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot0 |