Helen Mirren wows in smart black dress as she presents Adele with the award at the Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment gala

Helen Mirren showed off her fashion talent at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala.

The iconic actress, 78, wore a classic black dress with a business twist as she arrived at the event held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday.

She walked the red carpet in a black dress paired with a sheer lace top with a collared neckline and button cuffs.

The Queen star, who presented Adele with an award, walked the baby pink carpet in strappy black kitten heels.

She carried an elegant black bag, wore chunky earrings and a bold pink lip.

Mirren presented Adele with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award

During the gala, Helen presented singer Adele the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.

The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award “recognizes pioneers and philanthropists in the fields of entertainment and media.” The award was established “in honor of Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio.”

The duo posed for photos with the new trophy in Adele’s hand. They beamed with joy as they celebrated Adele’s big win.

Helen previously received the award in 2010. Previous recipients include Charlize Theron, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey and Viola Davis.

In a statement released ahead of the gala, editors-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Maer Roshan called the Nobody Like You singer “one of the all-time greats.”

The full statement read: “We are thrilled that Adele will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at this year’s Women in Entertainment event.”

“Adele has had a groundbreaking career that has made her one of the all-time greats: a brilliant songwriter, a stunning singer, a top performer and an artist whose talents know no bounds.”

“She has set a standard of excellence not only as a female artist, but as an artist, period. Her awards – from multiple Grammys to her Emmy and Oscar – are testament to that.”

The iconic actress, 78, wore a classic black dress with a business twist as she arrived at the event

Mirren also carried an elegant leather bag, accessorized with chunky earrings and a bold pink lip

The Queen star posed on the baby pink carpet

Mirren and Adele beamed with joy as they shared the spotlight

The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award “recognizes pioneers and philanthropists in the fields of entertainment and media.” Mirren was a previous recipient of the trophy

‘She has also used her platform to inspire and help others. She truly deserves this award.”

“We are honored to have the 2010 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award winner pass the torch to Adele this year,” the statement said regarding Mirren.

Lansing, 79, also released a statement Billboardcalling Adele “a unique talent who has captivated the world with her incredible music.”

“Additionally, she paved the way for female artists to embrace their authentic selves and define their own voices and careers at a pivotal time for women in music, empowering countless other female artists to do the same.” I couldn’t be more excited for Adele to receive the award that bears my name.”

The sentimental songwriter has received sixteen Grammy Awards, twelve Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award and is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold more than 120 million records. worldwide.