On a glittering afternoon in November 2025, beneath the shimmering glass dome of the Dolby Family Terrace, Chanel and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted an annual celebration of women in film. The event, a red-carpet luncheon, honored the Gold Fellowship for Women recipients, a program offering mentorship and funding to emerging female filmmakers. The gathering was a powerful display of support for women in the film industry, with a diverse range of female talent from both behind and in front of the camera, all dressed in Chanel. Among the guests were Kate Hudson, Zoey Deutch, Tessa Thompson, Claire Foy, Felicity Jones, Riley Keough, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sarah Paulson, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Janicza Bravo, and Ruth E. Carter. This year's recipients, Alina Simone and Marlén Viñayo, were introduced by Oscar-winning costume designer Carter, whose work for Black Panther recently graced the pages of Vogue World: Hollywood. 'To have an event like this, a red-carpet luncheon where you're wearing Chanel and it's all about uplifting women—what better scenario than that?' she said. 'Marlén and Alina are just outstanding—as journalists, as filmmakers. To embrace them and bring them into the Academy says, 'You belong here. We see you.' I'm honored to present them with the fellowship awards today
