Overview

• Elle's annual Women in Hollywood event celebrated several influential women in the industry, including Jennifer Lopez, who received her fifth Icon Award.
• Taraji P. Henson, another honoree, delivered a powerful speech about the importance of unity among women, particularly Black women, and the need to challenge societal norms.
• Jodie Foster, also honored, dedicated her acceptance speech to her wife, Alexandra Hedison, and spoke about the evolution of women's roles in Hollywood.
• Other honorees included America Ferrera, Danielle Brooks, Eva Longoria, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Greta Lee, Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, and Taraji P. Henson.
• Oprah Winfrey made an appearance at the event, presenting to The Color Purple trio of Brooks, Taylor, and Henson.