(WENN) Last night, Women In Film, Los Angeles hosted the 2017 Crystal + Lucy Awards® presented by Max Mara and BMW at The Beverly Hilton. Two of our FAVORITE women on the planet were in the building — Tracee Ellis Ross and Lupita Nyong’o. (WENN) Both Tracee and Lupita looked incredible, but if you had to pick one, Who Looked More Bangin’? Hit the flip for more photos and details from the event (Apega/WENN) The Crystal Award honoree Elizabeth Banks and Lucy Award honoree Tracee Ellis Ross each received special video messages from former First Ladies. Following Ross’ acceptance speech, she was surprised with a video message from Mrs. Obama. In the video, Mrs. Obama congratulated Ross and said, “You are brilliant, you are hilarious, and you are one of the most talented actors I know. Your character on Black-ish, Bow, is an inspiration for folks across this country.” Before Elizabeth Banks was presented the Crystal Award by Donna Langley, she was surprised with a video message from Senator Hillary Clinton. In the video, Clinton thanked Women In Film for “more than 40 years of championing gender parity in media on and off the screen.” And shared, “I want to congratulate my dear friend Elizabeth Banks… You are not only a creative force in front of the camera and behind it – you are a passionate advocate for women’s equality and opportunity.” Lupita Nyong’o presented the BMW Dorothy Arzner Directors Award to her Queen of Katwe director Mira Nair.
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Who Looked More Bangin’ At The Women In Film Awards?