Lake Bell shows off her fab figure in sparkling black dress at the Women In Film Honors

Women working in careers in the screen industry were recognized this year for their roles in front of and behind the camera Women in Film Awards in Beverly Hills.

American actress, screenwriter and director Lake Bell was among the ladies who made a mark on the industry who lent her support to the organization’s annual gala event at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday.

Before going to her seat for the ceremony, the writer and director of In A World…. took to the red carpet to show off her feminine curves in a sparkly black dress that shows more than a few hints of her legs and midriff. offered with its revealing design.

Bell, 43, turned more than a few heads as she stepped down the red carpet for photographers.

The sexy yet elegant number hugged her figure and offered some skin along her midriff with a few gaps, as well as her seemingly endless play with a long slit near her left leg.

In fact, the opening on the right was almost big enough to show her entire flying bird tattoo.

She also carried a small black handbag, and adorned with several bracelets and dangling earrings,

Body Ink: The gap on the right side of her sparkly number was almost big enough to show her entire flying bird tattoo

Rounding out the look: The New York City resident had her dark brown locks styled long and flowing to about the middle of her back with a part on the small left side

The New York City native would make several classic modeling moves to emphasize the ensemble, including matching heels.

To round out her overall look, Bell styled her dark brown locks long and flowing to about the middle of her back with a part on the left side.

“Our annual benefit supports WIF’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender equality across the industry,” the organization’s website reads.

“This year’s WIF Honors celebrates the women who are making progress: laying the groundwork to transform Hollywood for the better, with their ingenuity, vision and perseverance.”

Awards: Lake took the stage when Jane Fonda helped present the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award to Ghanaian-British screenwriter and actress Michaela Coel, 35

“Our annual grant supports WIF’s educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender equality across the industry,” the organization’s website reads.

During the festivities, a number of ladies were honored with the Crystal Award for Advocacy, including Quinta Brunson, Dede Gardner, Carrie Mulligan, Megan Twohey, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde,

The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award went to Ghanaian-British screenwriter and actress Michaela Coel; while the WIF Max Mara Of The Future Award was presented to Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart, 26.

The list of presenters included Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, Channing Dungey, Angelique Jackson, Miranda July, Lashana Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Reed Morano, Thuso Mbedu and Maria Julia Prezioso Maramotti.

Actress and singer Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 36, who is known for her work on Broadway along with her roles in film and television, served as host of the gala.

Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates for the advancement of career women working in the screen industry — both in front of the camera and behind it, and at all levels of experience — to achieve equality and transform culture.

Mission: This year’s WIF Honors celebrates the women who are making progress: laying the groundwork to transform Hollywood for the better, with their ingenuity, vision and perseverance.”