CELEBRITY CLOTHING AUCTION RAISES $87,200 FOR CHARITY

"We are so proud of the TV community's generosity and all the celebrities who literally donated the clothes off their backs for this cause," said Jane Kaczmarek, co-creator of the 'Clothes Off Our Back' benefit and star of television's "Malcolm In The Middle." "We are looking forward to next year's Emmy Awards and to the beginning of a new Hollywood tradition."

"Bradley and Jane had an inspired idea with the auction. Luckily with only two weeks notice, we were able to coordinate the effort. The support that came from the celebrities so generously and quickly showed that we can do this again even bigger and better for next year's Emmys and for the upcoming Oscars," said Jonathan Shestack, co-founder of Cure Autism Now. "The proceeds that Cure Autism Now received from this auction will help fund twenty new individual's participation in our Autism Genetic Resource Exchange."

"Jane and Bradley had an inspired idea in this auction," said Charles J. Lyons, President, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "This single act of generosity will enable UNICEF to protect some 215,000 children against preventable diseases, which still claim the lives of millions of children each year. We will use the donations to save and improve the lives of children and mothers in need, regardless of ethnicity, gender, politics or religion. We are grateful to all who participated and made this possible."

Jennifer Aniston's vintage Christian Dior gown was the record breaking item according to uBid.com's President and CEO Christian Feurer, earning $50,000 for UNICEF. Other prime items were Courtney Cox Arquette's vintage Christian Dior gown that earned $5,100 for Cure Autism Now, Martin Sheen's Brioni tuxedo that brought in $2,100 for Union of Concerned Scientists and Jennifer Garner's outfit that earned $2,100 for UNICEF and Heifer International.

Heifer International's Director of Communications Ray White said, "The money will help provide livestock such as dairy cows, and training in animal care and environmentally-sound farming practices to help impoverished people in the U.S. and around the world. Through this gift families will have the means to permanently lift themselves out of poverty."

"We are thrilled to be among the beneficiaries of the 'Clothes of Their Backs' fundraiser, and are very appreciative to Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford for including us," said Union of Concerned Scientists Executive Director Kevin Knobloch. "Their sense of public service is inspiring, as is their dedication to the issues that we at the Union of Concerned Scientists work on -- from curbing global warming, clean energy and less polluting transportation to a safe food supply and nuclear arms control."

Celebrities who donated clothing for the auction include: Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox Arquette, Michael Chicklis, Patricia Clarkson, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Brad Garrett, Sean Hayes, Patricia Heaton, Allison Janney, Jane Kaczmarek, Wendie Malick, Eric McCormack, Janel Moloney, Megan Mullally, Brad Pitt, Ray Romano, Martin Sheen, Richard Schiff and Bradley Whitford.

The first ever "Clothes Off Our Back" charity auction showcased today's hottest television stars and Emmy nominees' designer award show formal wear. The items were put up for auction to the public - all in the name of charity. Proceeds from the auction benefited Cure Autism Now, Heifer International, UNICEF and Union of Concerned Scientists.

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