Regina King, Jamie Lee Curtis, Maude Apatow, Tessa Thompson, Dede Gardner, Gabrielle Nadig and Mara Brock Akil are among the women who will be celebrated at this year’s WIF (Women In Film, Los Angeles) Honors ceremony. The event will take place on Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hilton and be hosted by Atsuko Okatsuka. The theme is “Unity,” which highlights that a shared commitment to equity, sustainability and stories that represent the breadth of the human experience can transform culture.
WIF will present the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film to Thompson, Nia DaCosta (honored in absentia), Gardner and Nadig for their upcoming film Hedda. The Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV will be awarded to Brock Akil, Judy Blume (honored in absentia) and King for their collaboration on the Netflix series Forever.
Curtis will receive the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, named in 2021 for its inaugural recipient, Jane Fonda, for her career legacy and philanthropic impact. Also celebrating WIF’s 20-year partnership with Max Mara, Apatow, fresh off her directorial debut, will be awarded the annual WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award. The award recognizes a rising star who embodies style and grace.
“This year’s WIF honorees exemplify how artists are using their voices to drive change,” WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer shared in a statement. “From rising talent like Maude Apatow to legends like Jamie Lee Curtis and Mara Brock Akil, their inspiring work, both on and off screen, reminds us that solidarity and connectedness are what will protect us, and our ability to tell stories that reflect our full humanity.”
WIF Honors is an annual gala that raises funds for Women in Film’s education, career and advocacy programs. Tickets are available here.
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