Eva Longoria showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a glitzy gold gown as she attended the star-studded 14th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The actress, 48, oozed elegance in the backless maxi dress as she posed on the red carpet amongst the other A-listers in attendance.
To complement her bejewelled dress, Eva wore a stunning Messika diamond necklace and matching sparkling earrings.
She elevated her height with a towering pair of perspex high-heels and donned a incredibly long plaited ponytail extension.
The film producer appeared to be in great spirits as she couldn’t seem to wipe the smile off her flawless face.
Eva Longoria, 48, showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a glitzy gold gown as she attended the star-studded 14th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday
The actress oozed elegance in the backless maxi dress as she posed on the red carpet amongst the other A-listers in attendance
To complement her bejewelled dress, Eva wore a stunning diamond necklace and matching sparkling earrings
Leading the arrivals was Florence Pugh, who put on a dazzling display in a pale pink halterneck gown adorned with delicate sequins at the event, which gives out honorary Oscars to some of the most deserving names.
Joining Florence at the event were fellow UK names Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt and Claire Foy, as stars descended on The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood for the occasion.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter at the event. The Governors Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s Board of Governors.
Academy President Janet Yang said in a press release of Bassett’s nomination: ‘Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.’
The actress earned two Oscar nominations: first for best actress for 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It, and later for best supporting actress for last year’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where she played Queen Ramonda.
Bassett gave a passionate speech, telling the crowd: ‘I have considered acting my calling and not just my career… to be recognized in this way for what I love doing is truly wonderful, and I am beyond grateful,’ as per the Hollywood Reporter.
‘I have had to let it sink in that I am the second Black actress to receive an honorary Academy Award [after the late Cicely Tyson]… and I hope that she is smiling from the heavens that I’m able to join her in that circle of recognition.’
She went on: ‘This, for me, is not just another award.’
The film producer appeared to be in great spirits as she couldn’t seem to wipe the smile off her flawless face
She elevated her height with a towering pair of perspex high-heels and donned a incredibly long plaited ponytail extension
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Angela Bassett , Mel Brooks , Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter at the event. The Governors Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s Board of Governors
Academy President Janet Yang said in a press release of Bassett’s nomination: ‘Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.’
The actress gave an animated smile to someone she spotted on the red carpet
Eva stunned in the maxi gold gown, while opting for glamorous jewellery
The star then named Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to win an Academy Award in 1940, for Gone With the Wind: ‘She historically tore down a barrier… and it would be another 50 years before another Black woman would win an Oscar [referring to Whoopi Goldberg, who won for Ghost]…
‘And still more than another decade before the next historic win [Halle Berry, who became the first Black best actress winner, for Monster’s Ball)… which, after more than two decades, remains “the only.”‘
She then shared the names of all Black actresses who have won Oscars: ‘Ten actresses who are makers of history in our industry. I call their names to acknowledge every one of them this evening for being beacons of possibility and hope for little Black and Brown girls who aspire to one day pursue the dream of becoming an actor.’
During the event Glenn Close was seen introducing Littleton, before presenting the film editor with her honorary award.
Meanwhile legendary comedian and filmmaker Brooks said, ‘This is beautiful. I got to tell you, this means a lot to me. It really means a lot,’ as he accepted his award.
Governors Awards 2024 honorees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 14th Annual Governors Awards, held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles, handed out a number of honorary Oscars to some of Hollywood’s most deserving stars.
This year, Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton received Academy Honorary Awards while Michelle Satter was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
An eventful evening: This year, Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton received Academy Honorary Awards while Michelle Satter was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
Angela Bassett
Following her decades-long career in Hollywood, the performer, 65, finally went home with one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry worldwide.
Last year, she received a nomination for best supporting actress for last year’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever for her role as Queen Ramonda.
The nod came three decades after she competed in the category for best actress for 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It.
Over the years, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards.
Her credits include Avengers: Endgame (2019), Black Panther (2018), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995) and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995).
She and her ex-husband share twin Slater and Bronwyn.
An honor: Following her decades-long career in Hollywood, Angela Bassett finally went home with one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry worldwide
Mel Brooks
The American actor and comedian finally received a Honorary Academy Award, at the age of 97.
He is one of only 18 entertainers to ever achieve EGOT status.
The exclusive group is composed of those who have successfully won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
He rose to fame as one of the most successful film directors of the 1970s.
While he is best known for films like The Producers (1967), The Twelve Chairs (1970), Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974) and Silent Movie (1976), he most recently wrote and produced the Hulu series History of the World, Part II (2023).
The New York City native was married to actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005.
Officially part of the EGOT club! Mel Brooks finally received a Honorary Academy Award, at the age of 97
Carol Littleton
The film editor, whose body of work includes Body Heat (1981) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), previously won an Emmy for her work on the film Tuesdays with Morrie (1999).
On Tuesday night, she was one of the lucky few to receive a Honorary Academy Award.
Over awards in her trophy case include an American Cinema Editors.
She was born Oklahoma City and attended the University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences.
Five years after earning her bachelor’s degree in 1965, she obtained her master’s.
She was married to cinematographer John Bailey from 1972 until his passing last year.
Exciting: On Tuesday night, Carol Littleton was one of the lucky few to receive a Honorary Academy Award
Michelle Satter
Michelle Satter, a founder and director of the Sundance Institute’s artist programs, was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
According to the Oscar’s website, the honor goes to an ‘individual in the motion picture industry whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry.’
‘The award is named for the Danish actor and translator who was one of Hollywood’s most active philanthropists,’ per the Academy’s description.
Satter currently serves as the founding senior director of the Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped create the Sundance Collab digital platform.
A huge achievement: Michelle Satter, a founder and director of the Sundance Institute’s artist programs, was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award