A bit of all white! Cate Blanchett stuns in chic semi sheer blouse and trouser ensemble at AFI Awards luncheon in LA 

She will have her time taken up in the next few days as she attends a slew of awards shows.

And Cate Blanchett, was as en pointe as ever with her fashion choices attending the 16th Annual AFI Awards luncheon at The Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills on Friday.

The 46-year-old looked radiant in an all white ensemble, her skin glowing with health at the event.

All white: Cate Blanchett looked stunning in an all white ensemble attending the the 16th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills on Friday

She wore a semi-sheer blouse which featured layers of ruffles and a spotted design which seemed to have drawn some inspiration from India with its pattern.

She teamed it with a pair of white trousers and a chic smart jacket in the same hue.

Cate wore her hair in a side parting low ponytail.

Ensemble: She wore a semi-sheer blouse which featured layers of ruffles and a spotted design which seemed to have drawn some inspiration from India with its pattern

Together again: The actress posed up alongside her Carol co-star Rooney Mara at the event

Pretty: The star wore a separate ensemble, her hair pulled back in a high bun

She went for nude nails which went with her glowing minimal make-up giving her skin an ethereal glow.

Heavier outliner made her eyes pop and sheer colour on her cheeks made her look the picture of health.

She finished the look with a pair of black pumps.

Saying hi: Cate was also pictured with Steven Spielberg (L) and Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Bob Iger (R)

Chic: The actress stunned in her outfit

The Carol actress posed up alongside her co-star Rooney Mara. who went for a look in contrasting darker shades.

Rooney, 30, wore a separate ensemble, her hair pulled back in a high bun.

Her ensemble featured a cropped jumper which showed off a sliver of midriff, which was teamed with a black skirt.

Attire: Kirsten Dunst wore a patterned three -quarter length skirt which featured at pleated skirt - she was joined by Marisa Tomei who went for all black

She went for a plum coloured lipstick and finished the look with a pair of black heels.

Carol has been recognised by the AFI at the awards this year - it's a romantic drama which is based on the novel The Price of Salt.

The two women will be going head to head in the Best Actress category at the Golden Globes on Sunday, along with Brie Larson for Room, Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn and Alicia Vikander for The Danish Girl.

Bold: Brie Larson wore an intricately patterned dress which featured pink serpents and brown hued flowers

Detail: The tea dress with a twist had a detailed waist and cute collar

Pretty: It showed off perfectly the star's slender physique

It was also revealed on Friday Cate has been nominated for a Best Actress BAFTA as well, while Carol scored the most nods of any movie.

Also at the AFI's was Steven Spielberg and Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Bob Iger who posed with the actress.

Kirsten Dunst, 31, also attended the event - she wore a patterned three -quarter length skirt which featured at pleated skirt.   

Smart: Ryan Gosling (L) and Aziz Ansari (R) were dapper in suits 

Screen buddies: Steve Carell and Ryan starred together in Crazy, Stupid Love

Photo op: Christian Bale posed up with his wife Sibi Blazic at the event - they are not often seen out together

Like old times: Jon Hamm and January Jones were back together after the end of Mad Men and were photographed

Got her hands full: January was juggling sunglasses, a frame and her phone

She completed the look with a pair of elegant high heeled sandals. 

They featured a daisy style pattern. 

She was joined by Brie Larson, 26, who wore an intricately patterned dress which featured pink serpents and brown hued flowers. 

Cute in cream: Kiernan Shipka (L) wore a flirty skirt with two tone heels while Claire Danes went for some sparkle with her outfit

Photo op: January and Kiernan stood with writer/producer Matthew Weiner

All bases covered: Tracee Ellis Ross has a rather vibrant ensemble

Thanks very much: The actress was recognised for her work in Blackish

Pretty in peach: Constance Zimmer went for a pastel shade

The tea dress with a twist had a detailed waist and cute collar.

It was finished off with pearl buttons and lace edging. 

Marisa Tomei who went for all black - her ensemble had flared wide trousers and a loose fitted top.

The actress, 51, wore her hair down and out. 

Christian Bale was honored for his role in The Big Short

Victory: Jason Mitchell was recognised for Straight Outta Compton

Outta this world: Ridley Scott got an A for achievement with The Martian

Ryan Gosling was dapper in a suit making a solo appearance at the luncheon.

Christian Bale was joined for a rare outing with is wife Sibi Blazic.

 Meanwhile it was just like old times for Jon Hamm and January Jones who were back together after the end of Mad Men.

Pretty pleased: Brie Larson was happy with her honor for Room 

Stylish: Claire (L) and Kirsten  (R) went for low key glamour 

Kiernan Shipka wore a flirty skirt with two tone heels while Claire Danes went for some sparkle with her outfit.

The American Film Institute Awards celebrate the years most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image, celebrating 10 movies and 10  television programs.

The entertainment community turned out in force, with studio heads such as Paramount's Brad Grey and Universal's Donna Langley mixing with the stars which also includes such Aziz Ansari and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Trio: Jeremy Strong, (L) actress Marisa and actor Ryan (R) were enjoying the luncheon

Pass the salt: Steve Carell and the brunette were sitting next to each other at the event

Chuffed: The 51-year-old was recognised for her role in The Big Short

'This is a campaign-free zone, AFI president Bob Gazzale joked as the glad-handing and deal-making in the room quieted to a hush. 'You don't have to thank anybody. We are here to thank you.'  

Gazzale quipped that the luncheon ceremony is "the only event of its kind: where you do not have to buy a seat to be honored."

Award shows such as Sunday's Golden Globes charge guests hundreds of dollars for admission to the celebration, a cost typically absorbed by studios and networks.

This is real! Unreal co-stars Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (L) and Constance Zimmer (R) were also honored

They mastered something: (L-R) Honorees Lena Waithe, Aziz Ansari, Noel Wells and Alan Yang were delighted to attend

He wasn't mad: George Miller got a certificate for Mad Max: Fury Road

Smiles: Honorees Vince Gilligan (L) and Peter Gould (R) were pretty pleased

Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne toasted the 21 new AFI award winners.

The television honorees were: The Americans, 'Better Call Saul, 'Black-ish, 'Empire, Fargo, Game of Thrones, Homeland, 'Master of None, Mr. Robot, Unreal and Mad Men.

The film winners were: The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, Carol, Inside Out, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, Room, Spotlight, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Straight Outta Compton. 

Accolade: Rami Malek (L) and Christian Slater (R) were delighted with their certificates

He's got something to smile about: Fresh from his Star Wars: the Force Awakens success, J.J Abrams was suited and booted

May the force be with you! He hobnobbed with Steven Spielberg