Hot metal! Salma Hayek, 49, shows off her incredible figure in a skintight silver dress at ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards

By Shyam Dodge For Dailymail.com

Published: 23:34 EST, 19 October 2015 | Updated: 05:01 EST, 20 October 2015

She's known for spicing up the screen playing leading ladies and sultry vixens.

But on Monday night Salma Hayek proved once again that she rules the red carpet.

The 49-year-old was the centre of attention at the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles.

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Shimmering goddess: Salma Hayek was the centre of attention at the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Monday
Shimmering goddess: Salma Hayek was the centre of attention at the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Monday

Shimmering goddess: Salma Hayek was the centre of attention at the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Monday

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The Frida star stepped onto the arrivals carpet in a patterned skintight dress that showed off her stellar figure.

Hayek recently slammed sexism in Hollywood, proclaiming that her generation of actresses refused to disappear into obscurity after the age of 30.

The actress made the impassioned speech at Variety's Power Of Women event in Beverly Hills earlier this month. 

Stunning: The Frida star stepped onto the arrivals carpet in a patterned skintight dress that showed off her stellar figure

Stunning: The Frida star stepped onto the arrivals carpet in a patterned skintight dress that showed off her stellar figure

Advocate: Hayek recently slammed sexism in Hollywood, proclaiming that her generation of actresses refused to disappear into obscurity after the age of 30

Advocate: Hayek recently slammed sexism in Hollywood, proclaiming that her generation of actresses refused to disappear into obscurity after the age of 30

Golden girl: The star kept the colour theme going with coordinating metallic accessories 

Golden girl: The star kept the colour theme going with coordinating metallic accessories 

The star also went on to talk about the struggles of women all over the world and how her campaign Chime for Change has sought to be of use. 

'We are the generation that said, "We’re not going away at 30,"' Salma declared, according to Variety news editor Maane Khatchatourian.

Adding: 'They cannot ignore us anymore.' 

Taking to the podium: The star delivered a passionate speech at the event 

Taking to the podium: The star delivered a passionate speech at the event 

All that glitters: Salma chatted to celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, who also opted for a sparkling gown 

All that glitters: Salma chatted to celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, who also opted for a sparkling gown 

She went on to describe how women represent 66% of the workforce but 'only get 10% of the income of the world.'

But she also spoke positively about the future: 'In the 20 years I have been an activist for women. I can smell the airs of change. Especially in this industry for the first time.'

Then speaking directly to the star-studded audience in attendance, which included Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon, Hayek made a bold statement. 

Worthy winners: She joined forces with Fifty Shades Of Grey actress Dakota Johnson
Worthy winners: She joined forces with Fifty Shades Of Grey actress Dakota Johnson

Worthy winners: She joined forces with Fifty Shades Of Grey actress Dakota Johnson 

Woman of the hour: ELLE Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers caught up with big winner Salma 

Woman of the hour: ELLE Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers caught up with big winner Salma 

'These romantic comedies are not working anymore. Why? We changed!,' she explained to uproarious applause.

Hayek then talked about Chime For Change, which she co-founded with Beyonce and the fashion brand Gucci.

'In only two years … we have affected 3 million families and communities,' the actress and activist said.

The campaign benefits NGOs that empower women and girls the world over with education, health, and justice.  

Chime For Change has benefited over 400,000 girls and women around the world by raising over $7.3 million.

Rising star: Actress Alicia Vikander also picked up a prize, posing with Salma in the winners' room 

Rising star: Actress Alicia Vikander also picked up a prize, posing with Salma in the winners' room 

All together now: Host Joel McHale and Ava DuVernay (L) also joined in the fun, as did Amy Schumer (second from right)

All together now: Host Joel McHale and Ava DuVernay (L) also joined in the fun, as did Amy Schumer (second from right)

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