2024 WIF Honors red carpet: Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, Joey King, and more celebrate women in film
The 2024 WIF Honors were held Thursday, October 24 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries to achieve parity and transform culture. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to chat with honorees and invited guests as they headed into the event. Watch the each person’s interview by clicking on their name below.
Kate Winslet (Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film honoree, star and producer of “Lee”)
Ellen Kuras (Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film honoree, director of “Lee”)
Kerry Washington (Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award honoree, star of “The Six Triple Eight”)
Joey King (WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award honoree, star of “We Were the Lucky Ones”)
Sherry Cola (star of “Nobody Wants This,” “Joy Ride”)
Ari Graynor (star of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”)
Rachael Harris (star of “Mother of the Bride” and “Unfrosted”)
Emayatzy Corinealdi (star of “Reasonable Doubt”)
Natasha Ofili (first Black Deaf playable character in Marvel’s “Spider-Man 2” video game)
Sharon Lawrence (Emmy-nominated actress from “NYPD Blue,” “Grey’s Anatomy”)
Annette Bening received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic work with Planned Parenthood and breast cancer research, her leadership for the Entertainment Community Fund, and her advocacy for trans rights. She recently starred in Peacock’s “Apples Never Fall” and was nominated for an Academy Award this year for the film “Nyad.” Jane Fonda personally selected Bening as this year’s honoree and presented her with the award.
Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel were honored with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television for their stellar collaboration as co-creators and executive producers of the beloved Netflix comedy series “Survival of the Thickest,” which premiered in 2023 and is currently in production for its second season. The award honors their collaborative approach to producing the series, which exemplifies women supporting women, and highlights the show’s success in underscoring the vital role of diversity and inclusion in visual storytelling.
Joey King was the 19th recipient of the annual WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award in recognition of her impressive acting and producing work within the screen industries and her embodiment of style and grace. King is an Emmy-nominated actress known for her versatility and compelling performances. She has solidified her status as a household name with notable roles in smash hit films like “The Conjuring” and “The Kissing Booth” series on Netflix. In the television space, King is widely known for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu’s limited series “The Act” which earned her a SAG Award, Golden Globe, Critic’s Choice and Emmy nomination.
Kerry Washington was recognized with the Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award for outstanding contributions to both creative and business sectors in entertainment. Washington is an Emmy-winning producer, actor, bestselling author, director, and organizer. In 2016, she launched her production company Simpson Street with the mission to tell heart-centered stories and challenge perceptions of otherness by centering marginalized and overlooked characters.
Academy Award winner Kate Winslet was honored alongside director Ellen Kuras, previously Oscar-nominated for directing her documentary “The Betrayal,” with the iconic Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their collaboration on “Lee.” The award recognizes outstanding individuals who are creating increased opportunities for the advancement of women in the screen industries. Winslet, who both stars in and produces the film, portrays the acclaimed war correspondent Lee Miller. “Lee,” Kuras’ narrative feature directorial debut, follows Miller as she ventures to the front lines of World War II to capture some of the most significant wartime images for British Vogue.