A dazzling array of celebrities appeared before the WSJ. magazine’s Innovator Awards show on Tuesday night, but even though the event was packed with pop stars and young actresses, it was the older crowd that stole the show.
Salma Hayek, 58, and Penélope Cruz, 50, were the talk of the red carpet of the awards ceremony, which was held aAt the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Tuesday, October 29.
The duo, who starred together in Bandidas in 2006, held hands as they posed for the cameras, showing off their eye-catching dresses and enviable figures.
Hayek wore a daring strapless, floor-length red dress with a fitted bodice and a column-shaped skirt. She wore her dark hair down with a pink lip.
Penelope Cruz, 50, and Salma Hayek, 58, were the talk of the red carpet at the awards ceremony.
Cruz shined in a daring fitted silver dress by Dolce&Gabbana, which featured a thigh-high slit.
She styled a low-cut draped top and completed the look with strappy heels and a matching silver clutch.
The two are long-time friends, with Hayek often calling Cruz her ‘soul sister’ and they support each other both on and off screen.
Cruz even revealed that she once lived with actress Frida when she first arrived in the United States, forming a sisterly bond that continues today.
The movie stars were joined by the likes of Sarah Paulson, 49, and Reese Witherspoon, 48, to celebrate the night dedicated to innovation and creativity.
Paulson presented the Fashion Innovator award to Marc Jacobs at the event.
She looked demure in a white floral cut-out dress with an off-the-shoulder bust and a dramatic skirt and elegant pointed tips, with her hair straight.
Witherspoon wore a classic one-shoulder black dress with a ruffle on the skirt, pairing it with black heels.
Penélope Cruz joined Salma Hayek to lead the stars at the WSJ 2024. Magazine Premios Innovadores del Tuesday
Reese Witherspoon looked elegant in her black dress
Paulson presented the Fashion Innovator award to Marc Jacobs at the event (right) wearing a demure white dress.
Supermodel Linda Evangelista served her boss’s chic glamor
Filmmaker Sofia Coppola, 53, dazzled in black
Aubrey Plaza and Charli XCX stunned in black
Emily opted for daring with a mini dress adorned with striking words printed on the fabric
Bowen Yang, Kate McKinnon, Heidi Gardner and Kenan Thompson attend the WSJ. Innovators Awards Magazine 2024
Journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall, 54, wowed the crowd in a vibrant red minidress with a large flower on the front.
She finished the look with silver heels and a bright red clutch.
Supermodel Linda Evangelista, 58, wore an elegant and unconventional look; opting for an oversized white pantsuit with a plunging neckline.
She wore a black turtleneck underneath and paired the chic look with shiny black flats, finishing it off with simple hair and makeup.
Filmmaker Sofia Coppola, 53, dazzled with black pants and a silk shirt; leaving their tresses out and styling them with a slight curl and accessorizing them with silver jewelry and a natural-looking makeup look.
Joining Hollywood’s elite on the red carpet was the next generation of style icons, with appearances from basketball player A’Ja Wilson, 28, Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo, 37, and Ariana Grande, 31-year-old model and author Emily Ratajkowski, 33. , actress Aubrey Plaza, 40, and pop star Charli XCX, 32, just to name a few.
Saturday Night Live cast members Bowen Yang, Kenan Thompson and Heidi Gardner were joined by alum Kate McKinnon, all looking sophisticated in dark-hued outfits.
The evening celebrated pioneers of fashion, art, literature and entertainment.