Some of Hollywood's most talented women met Wednesday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The annual Women In Film Gala commenced as stars like Jaime King, Natasha Lyonne and Issa Rae arrived on the red carpet in stunning looks. The event honored some of the most influential female names in the industry, like Rae who received the first ever Emerging Entrepreneur Award. The Insecure creator and star looked chic in a formal white duster by Max Mara, which served as one of the event's sponsors. She completed the look with a pair of silver strappy six-inch stilettos and a white clutch. Lyonne wore a gold coat over a black blouse, fastened at the collar with a silver broach. She also wore a pair of silver stilettos with a pointed toe. King arrived in a red floor-length gown with a plunging neckline, also by Max Mara. She looked extra elegant in a pair of black sheer opera gloves. Also in attendance at the star-studded gala were Viola Davis, Amy Poehler, Lake Bell, Erika Christensen, Elizabeth Debicki, Rosanna Arquette, Kyra Sedgwick, Retta, Harley Quinn Smith, Sharon Lawrence and Toni Trucks. Lady in red: Davis skipped the red carpet but rocked some red of her own in a sexy pantsuit that accentuated her cleavage Funny ladies: Poehler wore a black pantsuit, the coat tied at the waist over a white blouse. Her white sneakers popped as she walked the carpet. Bell walked the carpet in a black fitted sleeveless dress by Marina Mosconoe, featuring white cutouts at the hips and white feathers blossoming from the hem Davis skipped the red carpet but rocked some red of her own in a sexy pantsuit that accentuated her cleavage. Poehler wore a black pantsuit, the coat tied at the waist over a white blouse. Her white sneakers popped as she walked the carpet. The Wine Country writer, director and star was also honored at the event, receiving the Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award. Bell walked the carpet in a black fitted sleeveless dress by Marina Mosconoe, featuring white cutouts at the hips and white feathers blossoming from the hem. The Bless This Mess actress served as a board member for the event, presenting the first ever Members' Choice Award that recognized the top five female directors. Christensen sported a sheer navy blue dress with puffy sleeves, polka dotted with red flowers that matched her pointed red stilettos. Debicki looked gorgeous in a long-sleeved blue satin dress with a matching blue scarf hanging down her back. Orange you glad? Sedgwick arrived in a black pantsuit over a blue and orange printed blouse, which matched her orange leather shoes. Retta looked fabulous in white pants and a sheer white off-the-shoulder blouse with a black floral print The Widows star was honored with the Max Mara Face of the Future Award. Arquette wore a white-on-white wood patterned coat over a white top with silver sequined pants and matching silver shoes. A peace sign necklace served as the perfect final touch on a very funky look. Sedgwick arrived in a black pantsuit over a blue and orange printed blouse, which matched her orange leather shoes. Retta looked fabulous in white pants and a sheer white off-the-shoulder blouse with a black floral print. She carried a black and white purse and wore a pair of open-toed black shoes. Going green: Smith was a vision in green, wearing a floor-length gown, complemented by gold jewelry and some unexpected purple nail polish Smith was a vision in green, wearing a floor-length gown, complemented by gold jewelry and some unexpected purple nail polish. Lawrence sported an electric blue dress with a colorful floral printed scarf wrapped loosely around her neck. Trucks wore a yellow spaghetti strap gown with a floral lace overlay and matching yellow open-toed heels. Her purple lipstick stood out against the color of the dress. Electric looks: Lawrence sported an electric blue dress with a colorful floral printed scarf wrapped loosely around her neck. Trucks wore a yellow spaghetti strap gown with a floral lace overlay and matching yellow open-toed heels All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility