Cara Delevingne was first introduced to L’Oréal Paris’ Women of Worth program a few years ago when she first attended the annual gala.
“It was one of the most exciting, moving, really amazing nights that I really wasn’t expecting,” she says. “I know how great L’Oréal is at supporting causes, especially ones that I care about, but this one in particular really stuck with me. I think we cried and laughed and had some great conversations at dinner.”
“I think there’s been so much bad news, especially right now, that we’ve lost the conversation about people who are doing great, amazing things that are uplifting and bringing attention to themselves,” Delevingne continued. “I think that’s something…something that we really need.”
Since its inception in 2005, Women of Worth has grown into a national movement, recognizing 200 women by providing mentorship and grants, and gaining recognition for their grassroots efforts in their local communities and nationally.
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, Delevingne teamed up with L’Oréal, where she is an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, to talk about the importance of elevating women’s voices and causes.
The model and actress is currently focusing on issues related to mental health and marginalized communities. “We laugh and joke a lot now, saying, ‘Everything is on fire,'” she said. “The fact that no one feels good has become a dark humor…Mental health is so important right now. By allowing yourself to do good, you will receive good from others.”
When Delevingne is having a “bad day,” she scrolls through her GoFundMe page. “I like seeing the real dent you can make to help someone.”
Conversations about mental health need to include discussions about social media, says Delevingne. “That algorithm is not meant to be good,” she says. “I haven’t gotten to the point of deleting Instagram from my phone yet, but I’m constantly practicing self-control because I find myself continuing to use Instagram without even realizing it… It’s scary.”
She is passionate about getting the algorithm back on track. “I follow a lot of accounts about good things and good news,” Delevingne says. “There’s one account that tells the good news about women, and that’s always nice. Because when the pendulum swings so far in the other direction, when women’s rights, people of color, and queer communities are being taken away, we feel like we have to push it in the other direction. If I’m constantly afraid, I just don’t leave the house. That doesn’t get me anywhere.”
Nominations are now being accepted for L’Oréal Paris’ 2026 Women of Worth program until March 8th. For more information, visit lorelaparisusa.com/women-of-worth.
