The stars aligned on November 16, as Netflix and ELLE hosted a special celebration honoring Latinas in Hollywood. This time, the event included a special toast to the women behind Netflix’s Emilia Pérez.

The intimate gathering at Tudum Theater brought together diverse Latina actresses, musicians, and industry leaders. It acknowledged their collective impact and celebrated the series’ success.

The second celebration of “Latinas in Hollywood” honored several powerhouses of the Latina community

The event was attended by a star-studded lineup, including Victoria Justice, Christina Milian, Karla Souza, Selenis Leyva, Jess Marie Garcia, Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Gabriela Faria, Carla Morrison, Madison Reed, Yaya De Costa, Natalie Morales, Laysla de Oliveira, Aimee Carrero, Mayan Lopez, Annie Gonzalez, Lilah Richcreek, Linda Yvette Chavez, Ashley Jay Sandberg, and Dailyn Rodriguez.

A heartfelt toast from Nina Garcia, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Magazine, highlighted the evening. Garcia praised the incredible diversity of Latinas present and emphasized the importance of supporting one another. She congratulated ELLE’s Women in Hollywood cover stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña, recognizing their groundbreaking achievements.

“As a proud Latina, I find it my responsibility at ELLE to create spaces for diversity to flourish and to celebrate the many talents of the Latin community, which is a shared mission of Netflix,” Garcia said. “Tonight, we were so excited to honor the incredible Emilia Pérez and bring together Latinas across the entertainment industry to toast three true powerhouses: Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Karla Sofia Gascón. Their performances, while each incredible on its own, show that when we come together, it’s possible to create something completely original and game-changing.”

Emilia Pérez highlights the critical need for representation across the entertainment industry

Saldaña, Gomez, Gascón, and Adriana Paz took the screen to the next level with Emilia Pérez. The musical film follows the lives of these four remarkable women in Mexico as they navigate insurmountable hurdles while pursuing their happiness.

The formidable cartel boss, Emilia (Gascón), recruits Rita (Saldaña), a disillusioned lawyer trapped in a dead-end job. She asks her to assist in faking her own death, enabling Emilia to embrace her true identity finally. Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, this double Cannes-winning film is now on Netflix.