Women in Film Marks 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Gala

America Ferrera, Yara Shahidi, and Eva Longoria Among Honorees at the Event Celebrating Progress in Gender Equity in Film

Women in Film celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala event, recognizing the contributions of several trailblazing women in Hollywood.
America Ferrera received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award for her advocacy work and her role in the highest-grossing film of 2023, 'Barbie'.
Yara Shahidi was honored with the Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award, acknowledging her work as an actress, producer, and activist.
Eva Longoria and Linda Yvette Chávez received the Crystal Award for Advocacy for their work on the film 'Flamin’ Hot'.
Lily Tomlin, the first recipient of a Women in Film award, highlighted the progress made in the industry, with the number of TV episodes written by women increasing from 2% to 50% over the past 50 years.