Michelle Williams - Hollywood Film Awards 2011

Michelle Williams hits the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday (October 24) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 31-year-old actress was given with the Hollywood Actress Award for her role in My Week with Marilyn.

“It was such a special project and truly an honor. I’m so happy the director [Simon Curtis] didn’t let me say no to the role,” Michelle told JustJared.com.

During her acceptance speech, Michelle reflected on playing the Hollywood legend.

“It seems to me that all that Marilyn [Monroe] ever wanted was to be taken seriously as an actress. She studied, she trained harder than me, and she never got the recognition that she deserved and craved,” Michelle said. “I feel very lucky tonight to experience some of that.”

Also pictured inside: Michelle meeting up with her pal, Cougar Town‘s Busy Philipps.

FYI: Michelle is wearing a midnight blue silk chiffon gown with metal and sequin embroidered neckline by Nina Ricci.

15+ pictures inside of Michelle Williams at the Hollywood Film Awards…