Haute Living and Westime Celebrate Josh Duhamel

Duhamel
Haute Living
teamed up with Westime on Friday night to celebrate Transformers star, Josh Duhamel A.K.A., Fergie’s husband. The intimate affair was held at the stunning AOC Wine Bar and Restaurant in Beverly Hills, known for its Californian-French small plates & fine wines.

Kamal Hotchandani and Josh Duhamel
Kamal Hotchandani and Josh Duhamel

The actor has much to celebratehis reocurring role in the Transformers series, his passion project, The Buddy Games, which is scheduled to start shooting this summer, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda alongside Jennifer Garner and Nick Robinson, which he just wrapped up, and a beautiful family.

Josh Duhamel, John Simonian and Kamal Hotchandani
Josh Duhamel, John Simonian and Kamal Hotchandani

Close friends gathered at the stylish wine bar and restaurant to honor the cover star. Guests made their way into the cozy, private space, which made for the perfect setting for such a special evening. It wasn’t long before Duhamel arrived with his megawatt smile looking ever so dashing. Glasses and libations started circling the room and the celebration was officially off to a start.

Crime By Design, Ania Danilina, Kamal Hotchandani and Carla DiBello
Crime By Design, Ania Danilina, Kamal Hotchandani and Carla DiBello

The down-to-earth actor mingled with guests, posed for pictures, and shared many laughs. Before appetizers made their way to the table, Duhamel made a toast thanking Haute Living and all those in attendance.

Anita Yarderman and Laura Schreffler
Anita Yarderman and Laura Schreffler

AOC crafted a delicious menu, which counted on bacon wrapped dates, roasted vegetables, cheese and cured meats, escarole with citrus, Spanish fried chicken, grilled white sea bass, and roasted chicken with sweet potatoes.

Josh Duhamel

For dessert, a decadent butterscotch pot de creme with salted cashew cookies and an almond layer cake with tangerines and frozen yogurt. Haute Living CEO, Kamal Hotchandani, took a moment to thank Duhamel and guest for a wonderful evening and the final glasses were raised.

Hublot watches on display
Hublot watches on display

Notable guests in attendance to honor the actor included: Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, National Director of Events for Haute Media Group Violet Camacho, Lorrie Bartlett, Ruth Bernstein, John Simonian, Carla DiBello, Bonnie Zavela, Ania Danilina, Anita Yardemian, Maria Bolstineva, John Carrabino, Amita Malani, and Crime by Design.

Photos by Rochelle Brodin-Getty Images