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Lending her voice: Elizabeth Banks makes a last minute dash to the Sundance Film Festival to join Lena Dunham and other celebrities to support Planned Parenthood

Published: 00:39 EST, 25 January 2016 | Updated: 03:37 EST, 25 January 2016

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Just days after her video supporting abortion rights was released, this star was once again doing her bit to protect women's reproductive rights.

While went most people think of Sundance Film Festival they think of film premieres, glamorous parties and gifting suites, things got a little more serious on Sunday in Park City, Utah.

Elizabeth Banks was one of a number of celebrities to take a breath from all the glitz to attend the Sex, Politics & Film Cocktail Reception hosted by Lena Dunham and Planned Parenthood.

Late comer: Elizabeth Banks jetted into Salt Lake City, Utah, for the annual Sundance Film Festival on Sunday

Important cause: The actress was one of a number of celebrities to take a breath from all the glitz to attend the Sex, Politics & Film Cocktail Reception hosted by Lena Dunham and Planned Parenthood

While most celebrities have been in town for the annual film festival since Friday, the 41-year-old was spotted flying into Utah just before the event.

Elizabeth is a passionate supporter of reproductive rights having just starred in a new pro-choice campaign supporting women's access to abortion clinics released by the Center for Reproductive Rights’ Draw the Line.

Touching down in Salt Lake City, the star wisely sipped on a big iced coffee as she made her way through the airport.

Netter late than never: While most celebrities have been in town for the annual film festival since Friday, the 41-year-old was spotted flying into Utah just before the event

Low key: For her flight, the Pitch Perfect director dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans with a green and black striped sweater and a short sleeved coat

Going to need it: Touching down in Salt Lake City, the star wisely sipped on a big iced coffee as she made her way through the airport

For her flight, the Pitch Perfect director dressed casually in a pair of blue jeans with a green and black striped sweater and a short sleeved coat.

Elizabeth travelled light, porting all her clothing in a duffle bag which she seems to have been given while filming Hunger Games as it had the Mockingjay symbol on it.

The star did not have long before the important event held at The Spur, so made a quick change and headed out.

For the reception, Elizabeth donned a pair of tight black jeans with a grey turtleneck and a leather and fabric jacket.

Style swap: The star did not have long before the important event held at The Spur, so made a quick change and headed out

Lending her voice: Elizabeth is a passionate supporter of reproductive rights having just starred in a new pro-choice campaign supporting women's access to abortion clinics released by the Center for Reproductive Rights’ Draw the Line

While the event was a serious one, Elizabeth and Lena still managed to make each other laugh on the carpet.

Throwing her arm and around the Girls star for a picture, The Hunger Games star could not stop smiling.

Lena being Lena, also struggled to keep a straight face hamming up on the carpet and flashing peace signs at the photographer.

Say cheese: While the event was a serious one, Elizabeth and Lena still managed to make each other laugh on the carpet

Pose range: Lena being Lena, also struggled to keep a straight face hamming up on the carpet and flashing peace signs at the photographer

Her thoughs: The star spoke to those at the reception about the important of Planned Parenthood and the need to have open dialogue about sexuality, reproductive rights and also sexual politics in film

Not just for the cameras: Inside the event, after Lena's speech, the pair got into a deep discussion

Host with the most: The 29-year-old also caught up with Alysia Reiner on the red carpet

Star support: Also attending the event was Natasha Lyonne and Rose McGowan, whose noggin may have been a little chilly as she did not wear a beanie and currently has a shaved head

Lots on: It has been a busy day for Lena, who earlier stopped in at The Hollywood Reporter 2016 Sundance Studio At Rock & Reilly's

Team: The star attended the event with the director of Suited Jason Benjamin as well as Lena's fellow producer Jenni Konner

Getting the word out: The documentary trio also went to the Variety Fandango Sundance Studio Presented by Dockers on Sunday

One more for the road: The filmmakers then headed to the Toyota Mirai Music Lodge for a group photo

To fulfil her hosting duties, the writer and director wore a pair of flared pants with an unusual patterned long sleeved top.

The star - who is also in town promoting her project Suited - spoke to those at the reception about the important of Planned Parenthood and the need to have open dialogue about sexuality, reproductive rights and also sexual politics in film.

Co-stars! Aubrey Plaza attended the premiere of her new comedy Joshy without her cane alongside Jenny Slate

All together! Joshy stars Allison Brie, Lauren Weedman, Nick Kroll, Jeff Baena, Thomas Middleditch, Brett Gelman, Adam Pally, and Jenny rounded up for a cast portrait at the Hollywood Reporter 2016 Sundance Studio At Rock & Reilly's

Sixx at Sundance: Courtney Sixx, 30, attended the EcoLuxe Lounge at Sundance16 in Park City, Utah on Sunday

Brrraving the cold: Brooklyn Decker, 28, exposed her bare legs in a thigh-high sweater dress as she stepped out at the snowy Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday

Also attending the event was Chloe Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne and Rose McGowan, whose noggin may have been a little chilly as she did not wear a beanie and currently has a shaved head.

It has been a busy day for Lena, who earlier stopped in at The Hollywood Reporter 2016 Sundance Studio At Rock & Reilly's.

The star attended the event with the director of Suited Jason Benjamin as well as Lena's fellow producer Jenni Konner.

The trio also stopped in at the Variety Fandango Sundance Studio Presented by Dockers as well as the Toyota Mirai Music Lodge.

Crushing it in orange: Rose McGowan looked opulent at the Tangerine Entertainment Celebrates Women Filmmakers event in Utah on Sunday

Mommy-to-be! Jena Malone, 31, was beaming as she stopped by the Eddie Bauer Adventure House while at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday after recently announcing she was pregnant