Producer Brian Cooney and his iconic group of Hollywood ladies deliver quintessential style to Spago

The legendary Spago Beverly Hills served as the backdrop for an extraordinary gathering of Hollywood royalty this week, as celebrated producer Brian Cooney hosted an intimate birthday soirée. The event brought together a distinguished group of award-winning actresses, including Donna Mills, Michele Lee, Lainie Kazan, and BarBara Luna, along with world-renowned designer Margaret Rowe, for an evening celebrating cinema, television, and timeless style.

The evening's guest list featured a "who's who" of industry legends, each of whom has left an indelible mark on the entertainment and fashion world. Birthday star Brian Cooney is a Palm Springs based producer known for creating and curating events that celebrate iconic film and television talent. Through his work, he brings together notable figures from Hollywood's golden era and today, creating meaningful, high-profile experiences that honor enduring cultural legacies.

Cooney has produced and sponsored a series of standout gatherings and reunion events in Palm Springs, including those honoring Knots Landing and Dallas. He is also the creator of the Legends Luncheon, an event series dedicated to recognizing some of the most celebrated and influential figures in film. He is currently producing a book project for acclaimed performer Lainie Kazan, notably an early understudy to Barbra Streisand, further underscoring his commitment to preserving and amplifying entertainment history.

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Donna Mills, Brian Cooney, Barbara Luna, Margaret Rowe, Lainie Kazan & Michele Lee.

Originally from Northern California, Cooney spent over four decades building a successful career in real estate before expanding into entertainment production. A longtime supporter of the arts, he is now focused on developing projects that highlight storytelling, legacy, and timeless Hollywood glamour. Celebrating Cooney was timeless beauty Donna Mills, a true pop-culture icon and Emmy Award winner, Mills is best known for her legendary turn as Abby Cunningham on Knots Landing. Her career spans decades of leading roles in television and film, establishing her as one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood history.

Joining her former co-star, was Michele Lee a multi-talented powerhouse of stage and screen, Lee is a Tony and Emmy nominee who holds the record for the most consecutive appearances on a weekly prime-time drama for her work on Knots Landing. Her versatility extends from Broadway triumphs like Seesaw to film classics like The Love Bug. Also in attendance was Lainie Kazan the powerhouse talent with Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominations, Kazan is a beloved star of stage and screen.

From her early days on Broadway in Funny Girl to her unforgettable roles in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise and Beaches, she remains one of the industry's most versatile performers. Bringing timeless Hollywood style BarBara Luna, a prolific actress with a storied career, Luna is a celebrated figure in Hollywood. Known for her iconic roles in Star Trek and One Life to Live, as well as major films like Ship of Fools, she has maintained a legacy as a premier talent in the industry. Couture jewelry designer Margaret Rowe, as always did not disappoint, joining the esteemed group wearing her own trademark unique designs, always the pinnacle of high-fashion, the award-winning couture jewelry and accessory designer was in attendance to toast the occasion. Known for styling Hollywood's elite for the Oscars and major red-carpet events, Rowe's designs are synonymous with global glamour and luxury.

"There is no better way to celebrate another year than to be surrounded by the talent and brilliance of these incredible women," said producer Brian Cooney. "Their contributions to the arts are unmatched, and having everyone together at Spago made for a truly unforgettable night."

The celebration captured the essence of classic Beverly Hills glamour, blending the worlds of high-stakes production, legendary acting, and elite design. A memorable birthday evening was celebrated by all. One could almost hear the slight haunting whisper of approval in Spago from all the past greats such as Monroe, Taylor, Gardner, Kelly and Hepburn and ofcourse Cary Grant. Hollywood style, glamour and class was certainly having a fun celebration with this iconic group of friends.