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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/08/79834463-12946215-image-a-33_1704875967252.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834461-12946215-The_actress_oozed_elegance_in_the_backless_maxi_dress_as_she_pos-a-182_1704901818988.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834459-12946215-To_complement_her_bejewelled_dress_Eva_wore_a_stunning_diamond_n-a-183_1704901818990.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834813-12946215-The_film_producer_appeared_to_be_in_great_spirits_as_she_couldn_-a-184_1704901818990.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834819-12946215-She_elevated_her_height_with_a_towering_pair_of_perspex_high_hee-a-185_1704901818993.jpg)
![The actress poses up a storm in her incredibly gorgeous outfit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834829-12946215-The_actress_poses_up_a_storm_in_her_incredibly_gorgeous_outfit-a-186_1704901818994.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834821-12946215-The_Academy_of_Motion_Picture_Arts_and_Sciences_honored_Angela_B-a-187_1704901818995.jpg)
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.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834815-12946215-Academy_President_Janet_Yang_said_in_a_press_release_of_Bassett_-a-188_1704901818995.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834825-12946215-The_actress_gave_an_animated_smile_to_someone_she_spotted_on_the-a-189_1704901818996.jpg)
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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/15/79834827-12946215-Eva_stunned_in_the_maxi_gold_gown_while_opting_for_glamorous_jew-a-190_1704901818997.jpg)
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.