Salma Hayek was honored with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Women in Film Honors on Thursday night, as Hollywood gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills to celebrate women making an impact in the entertainment industry.
Hayek, 60, received the award from film icon Jane Fonda herself, recognizing both her filmography and her advocacy for the rights of women, children and immigrants. She attended the ceremony alongside her husband, French businessman François-Henri Pinault, 64.
Fonda, 88, walked the red carpet visibly thrilled, telling reporters she had never dared imagine Democrats would gain as much as they did in the November midterm elections. According to Variety's November 6 report from the gala, she added that the work now is to "block what's bad and fight for what's good."
The annual event, which has honored women in film and television since 1977, brought together some of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. Sharon Stone, 68, drew attention in a black leather ensemble, while Kerry Washington, Olivia Munn and Emmy Rossum were also in attendance.
Other honorees this year included Adria Arjona, who received the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award, Hannah Waddingham, who won the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television, and former Warner Bros. co-chair Pamela Abdy, who received the inaugural Vanguard Award. Filmmaker Beth de Araújo and actress Gemma Chan were also among the honorees.
Hayek, who turned 60 earlier this year, has spent years supporting initiatives related to women's rights, child protection and the defense of migrant communities, work that was central to the humanitarian honor.
