amfAR honoured Felipe Diniz and Jean Paul Gaultier at the fifth annual Inspiration Gala São Paulo on April 10, 2015, in recognition of their contributions to the fight against AIDS. Felipe Diniz hosted the first Inspiration São Paulo event at his home in 2011, and he and the Diniz family have been central to the series’ success in Brazil since its inception.

The event included cocktails, a gala dinner, a live auction, and a special performance by Australian pop superstar, songwriter, and actress Kylie Minogue. Revered Brazilian samba singer Alcione also performed at the event.

In previous years, the São Paulo gala featured performances by Mary J. Blige, Grace Jones, Gilberto Gil, Dita Von Teese, Bebel Gilberto, Preta Gil, and Jennifer Hudson. Past honorees include Francisco Costa, John Demsey, Nizan Guanaes, Donata Meirelles, Fergie, Janet Jackson, Pelé, and Mario Testino. Speakers and presenters have included amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone, Claire Danes, Deborah Harry, and Josh Duhamel.

To date, the Inspiration series has raised nearly $20 million for amfAR.