Jessica Chastain is chic in curve-hugging dress as she joins glamorous Sarah Jessica Parker to attend Power To Shake It Up panel in NYC after Harvey Weinstein scandal

By Lily Waddell and Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 23:39 GMT, 28 October 2017 | Updated: 15:25 GMT, 29 October 2017

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They are two of the most well established Hollywood actresses.

So Jessica Chastain and Sarah Jessica Parker were a natural choice to play a part in The Power To Shake It Up panel, dealing with the state of women in the entertainment industry, in New York City on Saturday.

Dressed to make a statement, Jessica, 40, looked glamorous in her chic plaid black and white long-sleeved dress while Sarah, 52, opted for a loud leopard print frock.

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Women unite: Jessica Chastain is chic in a curve-hugging dress as she joined glamorous Sarah Jessica Parker to Power To Shake It Up panel in New York City on Saturday

Keen to make an impression, the stunning red-head sashayed into the venue in pointed black stilettos which featured eye-catching silver straps.

The two-time Academy Award nominee looked youthful as her glossy fiery locks framed her face. Jessica wore a slick of fuchsia pink lipstick for a splash of colour.

Sarah stood united with the actress at the event, boosting her petite height of 5foot 2inches in dazzling metallic stilettos.

Keen to make an impression: The stunning red-head sashayed into the venue in pointed black stilettos which featured eye-catching silver straps

Sensational: Sarah put her svelte figure on parade in a loud leopard print midi dress, teamed with dazzling metallic heels for the ultimate glamour

The Sex And The City star put all the drama into her eye make-up as she opted for a nude lipstick to highlight her age-defying features.

Embracing her natural beauty, the HBO sensation styled her trademark golden tresses in a loosely-tousled fashion.

The actresses both exuded confidence when they picked up the microphone to voice their opinions on women in the entertainment industry.

Out and about: Jessica Chastain, 40, appeared Saturday in New York City for a panel titled The Power to Shake It Up, dealing with women moving forward in show business

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PGA president/ Madam Secretary producer Lori McCreary and producers Alison Benson and Kelly Carmichael also joined the actresses, according to Deadline.

Jessica warned the crowd that her remarks may be 'controversial' when she claimed women needed to stop 'apologizing' for trying to move their careers forward.

'We need to put ourselves forward,' the 5ft4 beauty said during the panel.

The discussion did not delve into the ongoing issues swirling around Hollywood triggered by 60 women accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, abuse and rape.

(Weinstein's rep has said repeatedly that 'any allegations of nonconsensual sex are unequivocally denied by' the producer.')

The Zero Dark Thirty actress on Friday pledged her support toward two prominent performers who spoke out about their experiences with Weinstein in a new piece published by The New Yorker, Annabella Sciorra and Daryl Hannah.

Elegant: The red-headed beauty looked sleek in a plaid dress with long sleeves

Taking a stand: The Oscar-nominated actress has been outspoken in support of women who have shared stories of being sexually harassed by entertainment industry bigwigs

On the record: Chastain earlier this month revealed that she 'was warned from the beginning' about Harvey Weinstein and his alleged behavior with women

Strong voices: The actresses flanked PGA president/ Madam Secretary producer Lori McCreary

Speaking up: Chastain praised Annabella Sciorra and Daryl Hannah for coming forward about their experiences with Weinstein in a piece in The New Yorker on Friday

Sciorra told the publication Weinstein had raped her in the early 1990s, and continued to sexually harass her, while Hannah said the disgraced movie mogul had twice sexually harassed her in the early 2000s, and believes he clandestinely hurt her career after she wouldn't let him fondle her breasts.

'We must amplify the voices of those who've risked everything to protect others,' Chastain tweeted, thanking both actresses 'for coming forward,' and writing to Hannah, 'Your brave step will make a difference in the lives of many women. We're here for you.'

Chastain on October 9 tweeted she 'was warned from the beginning' about Weinstein, adding that 'the stories were everywhere,' and 'to deny that is to create an environment for it to happen again.'

Speaking out: Sarah exuded confidence when they picked up the microphone to voice their opinions on women in the entertainment industry

Beautiful: The Sex And The City star put all the drama into her eye make-up, opting for a nude lip, to accentuate her youthful features

The latest: Sciorra (L) said that Weinstein had raped her in the early 1990s, while Hannah (R) said the disgraced movie mogul had twice sexually harassed her in the early 2000s

Disavowal: Weinstein, through his rep, has 'unequivocally denied' any accusations of nonconsensual sex raised against him. He was snapped in London in February