kicked off its first issue of Raising Our Voices: Setting Hollywood’s Inclusion Agenda with lunch at The Maybourne in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.
The event will bring together some of the entertainment industry’s “most influential and inspirational leaders, storytellers and thought leaders” for a series of discussions on the current state and future of Hollywood’s diversity, justice and inclusion movement, according to the publication.
Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis was among the high-profile individuals who lent their support and made their voices heard at the gathering presented by Walmart.
Shaping the industry: Geena Davis, 66, was a speaker and panelist at ‘s inaugural luncheon, “Raising Our Voices: Setting Hollywood’s Inclusion Agenda,” at The Maybourne in Beverly Hills on Wednesday
Davis, 66, looked business chic in a black pinstripe suit that included a double-breasted jacket and matching flared trousers.
For an added touch of style, she wore a wide black patent leather belt around her small waist, paired with black leather shoes.
The Massachusetts native’s overall look was rounded off by styling her brown locks, which had a red hue, long and straight
Business with style: Davis, 66, was the picture of business chic in a black pinstripe suit that included a double-breasted jacket, matching flared trousers and smart shoes
Ladies who make a difference: Davis also posed alongside fellow Oscar winner Marlee Matlin and producer Wendy Guerrero, who is also president of the Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas
On the red carpet, Davis shared the spotlight with Marlee Matlin and producer Wendy Guerrero, who is also President of the Bentonville Film Festival.
Matlin, 56, showed off her toned figure in an elegant red skirt and fitted black patterned top, which featured a pair of red eyes and a red nose along the chest of the garment.
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress also wore black open-toed heels and had her shoulder-length locks dyed blonde with a center parting.
Guerrero looked stylish in a plunging black and white patterned dress, open heels and her brown locks styled long with a center parting.
In addition to her work at the Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas, Guerrero is also CEO of Publicly Private, a production company she co-founded with Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern.
Classy: Matlin, 56, showed off her toned figure in a red skirt matched with a fitted black patterned top, which featured a pair of red eyes and a red nose along the chest, open toe heels and her shoulder-length blonde-dyed tresses with a Part that is just not in the middle
CODA Stars: Matlin was also proud to pose with her CODA co-stars Daniel Durant and Troy Kotsur, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in March
Love: Durant, Kotsur and Matlin flashed the horns hand gesture along with their infectious smiles while posing on the red carpet
The sponsor’s team: The event was presented by retail giant Walmart; Pictured (left to right) are: Walmart Senior Director Community Relations Javier Angulo, Wendy Guerrero, Geena Davis, Walmart Senior Director, Global Responsibility Communications Jennifer Rodriguez, Walmart Chief Creative Officer Jean Batthany, Walmart VP Philanthropy Julie Gehrki, Walmart Senior Manager, Global Responsibility Communications Mariel Messier and Walmart VP, Constituent Relations and Racial Equity Tony Waller
Matlin – who most recently starred in CODA, which won three Oscars including best picture – snuggled up to co-stars Daniel Durant and Troy Kotsur.
Kotsur looked handsome in black trousers, a matching t-shirt, a plaid blazer and a matching plaid newsboy cap over his long brown hair that was slicked back over his ears.
Later, the Arizona native had the honor of introducing Matlin as the keynote speaker during Wednesday’s event.
With his recent Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor in CODA, Kotsur became the second deaf actor to win this award; Matlin has the honor of being the first for her role in the romantic drama Children Of A Lesser God (1986).
Pairing: Natalie Morales and Amy Landecker showed off their fashionista tendencies as they let their voices be heard at the THR event
Davis also took a group photo with Guerrero and a number of Walmart representatives including Javier Angulo, Jennifer Rodriguez, Jean Batthany, Julie Gehrki, Mariel Messier and Tony Waller.
The Thelma & Louise star, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the romantic drama film The Accidental Tourist (1988), also struck a few poses elsewhere in the swanky hotel.
The actress ended up taking the stage as both speaker and panelist, along with a host of other industry insiders, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as educational and business leaders.
Providing support: See-Through star Amy Landecker performed in a black and white floral shirt dress that cinched at the waist with an integrated belt
Chic: Natalie Morales showed off her style in an all-black ensemble that consisted of wide-leg trousers and a double-breasted sleeveless jacket
Other celebrities attending the event included Transparent actress Amy Landecker, who appeared in a black and white floral shirt dress that was tightened at the waist with a built-in belt.
Actress and director Natalie Morales walked the red carpet in an all-black ensemble, consisting of wide-leg pants and a double-breasted sleeveless jacket.
Latasha Gillespie, Executive Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios, opted for a colorful floral skirt with a white off-the-shoulder bodice that was full of excess fabric hanging in a stylish design.
Gentle touch: Latasha Gillespie, Executive Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios, wore a colorful floral skirt and white top combo to the invitation-only event
Expertise: Dr. Fashion savvy Yalda Uhls is an assistant professor at UCLA and founder of the Center For Scholars And Storytellers