Women in Film Honors Salma Hayek Pinault

Women in Film hosted its 2026 WIF Honors at the Beverly Hilton, with Jane Fonda presenting the Humanitarian Award to Salma Hayek Pinault.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards

Warm golden-hour view of a mid-century hotel entrance portico with white columns, a brass award statuette on a pedestal, and tall palms against a dusky sky. — Women in Film honored Salma Hayek Pinault with its Humanitarian Award at the 2026 WIF Honors in Los Angeles, where Jane Fonda presented the prize. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Women in Film hosted the 2026 WIF Honors on Thursday at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood. The ceremony was held nearly 50 years after the organization's inaugural awards ceremony.

Why it matters

The event marks a long-running milestone for Women in Film, an organization recognizing women's contributions to the entertainment industry. Honors for Los Angeles-based film and television professionals highlight the city's role as a center of the industry.

The honors ceremony was held nearly 50 years after Women in Film's first awards event, underscoring the organization's long history. The extraction does not provide attendance or viewership figures for the 2026 event.

The players

Women in Film

Women in Film is an organization that advocates for women in the entertainment industry and hosts the annual WIF Honors.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is an Academy Award-winning actress and activist who presented the Humanitarian Award at the ceremony.

Salma Hayek Pinault

Salma Hayek Pinault is a Mexican-American actress and producer who received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award.

The details

Jane Fonda presented her namesake Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award to Salma Hayek Pinault at the ceremony. Adria Arjona received the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award, and Hannah Waddingham won the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television on behalf of Ted Lasso.

Thursday (November 5, 2026): WIF Honors ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood.
Nearly 50 years earlier: Women in Film held its inaugural awards ceremony.

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Industry Dynamics

The 2026 WIF Honors continue a tradition set by the organization's first awards ceremony nearly 50 years earlier, reflecting the sustained effort to recognize women's roles in film and television. The ceremony's honorees span acting, advocacy, and producing, mirroring the industry's broader recognition of diverse contributions.

Viewers interested in the honorees' work can follow the actors and advocates recognized at the ceremony across their future projects. The extraction does not provide broadcast or streaming details for the event.

The takeaway

Recognition of women in film spans decades, from the organization's first ceremony to its latest honors. Following honorees' ongoing work offers a window into how the industry's advocacy continues to evolve.