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Salma Hayek, 60, accepts the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award at the 2026 WIF Honors in navy Bottega Veneta
Jane Fonda handed Hayek the award herself and recalled a trip to Mexico more than two decades ago, and Hayek answered with a story about arriving in Hollywood.
The event and its guests
Salma Hayek, 60, received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award from Jane Fonda herself at the 2026 Women In Film (WIF) Honors. [1][2] If you follow the awards circuit, the evening put a long list of names in one room.
The event was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday, November 5. [1] It was presented in partnership with Max Mara, and the night brought together Salma Hayek Pinault, Kerry Washington, Jane Fonda, Olivia Munn, Emmy Rossum, Sharon Stone, and Katherine LaNasa. [2]
Women In Film has honored entertainment industry figures with the WIF Honors since 1977. [2] Hayek was accompanied by her husband, French businessman François-Henri Pinault. [1]
Why Hayek won the award
The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award recognizes Hayek's longstanding commitment to humanitarian causes and advocacy for women, children, and immigrants. [1] Her philanthropic work includes addressing violence against women and girls, particularly through initiatives associated with the Kering Foundation. [1]
Fonda recalled traveling to Mexico with Hayek more than two decades ago to raise awareness about hundreds of women and girls who had been murdered or declared missing. [2] Fonda said Hayek listens to people and gets to know them, and that philanthropy requires presence rather than just writing a check. [2]
What Hayek said on stage
Hayek said she complained about the lack of opportunities when she arrived in Hollywood. [2] She then moved behind the camera and created a company that created opportunities for others. [2] She said nearly all the projects her company has produced have not featured her. [2]
She recalled being told to go back to her country when she arrived in Hollywood. [2] She said there are 42 million Latinos in the US that Hollywood did not understand. [2]
On the Kering Foundation work she does with her husband, Hayek said it is motivated by love. [2]
The navy gown and gold details
Hayek wore Bottega Veneta when she accepted the honor from Fonda. [2] The navy blue gown had a classic round neckline, three-quarter-length sleeves, and a fitted silhouette. [1] A small gold accent secured fabric gathered around the waist. [1]
She wore chunky sculptural gold bracelets on both wrists and a selection of gold rings. [1] Her structured gold Bottega Veneta Andiamo handbag matched them, and black open-toe platform heels completed the outfit. [1] Hayek said the navy shade complemented her brunette hair and contrasted with her gold jewelry. [1]
Her long, glossy black hair was sleek and straight with a middle part. [1] Her makeup included dramatic black eyeliner, defined lashes, and smoky eyeshadow, with a soft pink-nude lipstick. [1]
The other honorees
Adria Arjona received the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award and is set to appear in The Thomas Crown Affair next year. [2] Pamela Abdy received the inaugural Vanguard Award. [2]
Beth de Araújo and Gemma Chan shared the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their work on Josephine. [2] Hannah Waddingham was presented with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV. [2]
What it means for you
If you follow Hayek's work, the award points to her advocacy for women, children, and immigrants. [1] Her philanthropic work on violence against women and girls runs through initiatives associated with the Kering Foundation. [1]
If you follow the WIF Honors, Women In Film has held them since 1977, and this year's honorees include Arjona, Abdy, de Araújo, Chan, and Waddingham alongside Hayek. [2][1]
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