Hamilton tames the crowd at the Beldings

Because Betsy Hamilton has worked at agencies all over L.A., you might think that dusting off her standup comedy skills at the 40th Annual Belding Awards a week ago would have been easy laughs among friends and colleagues. In truth, the Beldings are a tough room, and Hamilton’s act, amid 53 bowl presentations, is a testament to her bravery—and practically goes to upholding family honor. In recent years, Hamilton’s husband, TBWA\Chiat\Day’s Rob Schwartz, went hoarse hosting raucous Beldings parties at the House of Blues and Hollywood & Highland.