The stars came out for an awards show Saturday night but for once they weren't paying tribute to each other. The event was the annual CNN Heroes Awards honoring ordinary people who make extraordinary efforts to make the world a better place.

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Carrie Underwood, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Leona Lewis, Eva Mendes and Neil Patrick Harris were just a few of the celebs who made their way to the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood for the event.

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CNN will broadcast the ceremony Thanksgiving night.

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