Hollywood's leading ladies are honored in Beverly Hills.

Hollywood's leading ladies gathered at Elle magazine's ceremony Monday night in Beverly Hills, marking the achievements of six actresses and one director.

The seven honorees included: director JULIE TAYMOR, and actors LAUREN BACALL, DIANE LANE, KATE BOSWORTH, JENNIFER CONNELLY, AMY ADAMS and SCARLETT JOHANSSON.

Actress Diane Lane spoke at the event, saying, "It's wonderful to have all different stages of a woman's life acknowledged and appreciated."

Each honoree will be profiled in November's issue of Elle magazine.