ELLE is unveiling its November Women in Hollywood issue – celebrating the 25 years of Women in Hollywood. Each honoree on this year’s list (see full list below) is featured on a November cover of ELLE:
- Lady Gaga
- The Female Cast of Black Panther: Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o, and Danai Gurira
- Sarah Paulson
- Shonda Rhimes
- Mia Farrow
- Keira Knightley
- Yara Shahidi
- Charlize Theron
The interviews cover everything from Charlize Theron on Hollywood’s double standard for box-office flops to Mia Farrow on Woody Allen.
All of the honorees will be celebrated at the 25th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood event on Monday, October 15 in LA.
The event will be emceed by Mindy Kaling and feature United States attorney and professor, Anita Hill, who will speak about The Hollywood Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality, a policy-setting organization launched by past honoree Kathleen Kennedy at last year’s awards.
Here’s Some:
Angela Bassett on the impact of Black Panther: “We all felt the anticipation but had no idea how it would mushroom, or that it would be so global and smash whatever preconceived notions we’ve heard for decades—that stories like this about these people won’t travel as well or won’t generate financially on such a huge scale.”
Lupita Nyong’o on relating to her character, Nakia: “Nakia was a departure from the character you see in the comic books. She is an independent woman and a bit of a rebel but also a loyalist to her country. I am also someone who depends on my family and friends and feels a connection to my people, and maybe has a sense of responsibility to make them proud. So I really related to that balancing act within oneself.”
Danai Gurira on Wakanda as a society: “[It] was celebratory of everyone equally [regardless of gender]. You see that in my character. She’s able to excel.”
The November issue of ELLE hits newsstands October 23.