The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment 2025 gala was held on Wednesday, December 3 at The Beverly Hills Hotel in California. The breakfast celebrated the contributions and careers of distinguished stars, which in turn featured some of the most famous women working in the industry today. See the best looks from the glamorous event.
Women in Entertainment Gala 2025
Young “I Love LA” actress Rachel Sennott, who served as the event’s host, kicked off a morning of dynamic programming, which included speeches from Dakota Johnson, Goldie Hawn, Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, Jimmy Kimmel, and Molly McNearney.
Gwyneth Paltrow received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which was presented to her by Robert Downey Jr.
Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award. She was presented with the award by Kerry Washington, who received the same award in 2023.
Nearly 600 entertainment industry leaders, actresses, actors, and VIPs were in attendance, according to Forbes. There were also approximately 30 high school juniors and seniors who are participants in The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Mentorship Program, which matches young women from underserved schools in LA with female executives in film and television.
Top 10 Best Celebrity Looks
Some of the industry’s most iconic women showed off their stunning looks on the red carpet Wednesday morning before the festivities began.
Jennifer Lopez
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GettyKerry Washington
GettyChase Infiniti
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GettyGoldie Hawn
GettyRachel Sennott
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GettyA Tribute to a Dear Friend
One of the highlights of the event was when Sarah Paulson did a hilarious and touching tribute for her friend, the late Diane Keaton, where she read some of the messages she had received from Diane over the years.
She ended by sharing an email she wishes she could send to Diane today.
“I want to tell you I’m sorry my voicemail was always full. I want to tell you I’m sorry I wasn’t available every time you called me. I want to tell you how much crummier the world is without you in it … but most of all I just want to say, ‘Thank you.’ Thank you for being my friend.”
