Together with Marsai Martin in For Love & Lemons, Teyana Taylor in Kidill, Quinta Brunson in Greta Constantine and Extra

A wonderful and superb luncheon honoring probably the most legendary and eminent black entertainers of Hollywood was a sight to behold on the 16th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards held contained in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

From honorees such because the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph, and actress Danielle Deadwyler, to presenters like Quinta Brunson and Yara Shahidi, black excellence arrived in full drive with fantastically crafted ensembles that had been fiercely modern.

The purple carpet was crammed with accentuating and over-the-top seems, and everyone knows that anyplace the place black ladies are the subject of the theme, they’re going to indicate out with weapons blazing.  Singer Chlöe wore a white maxi body-con cut-out gown with white gloves whereas giving an unbelievable efficiency in her euphonious voice.

We additionally noticed full monochromatic seems from Quinta Brunson and Yandi Smith, and a play on plaid from singer Teyana Taylor. Carolina Wanga served us Solange vibes together with her orb-like halo crown whereas Megan Good and Mona Scott Younger appeared Spring ahead in orange and mint inexperienced hues. 

Some celebs selected to maintain it traditional with conventional black and white ensembles like our CEO Claire Sulmers who embodied outdated Hollywood glam and appeared unbelievable and regal in her Sergio Hudson strapless black and white bicolor column robe. Together with Sulmers, stars like Danielle Deadwyler, Bresha Webb, Kiki Layne and Karrueche opted for these ceremonial colours which you can by no means go unsuitable with.

The celebratory afternoon felt ritualistic, in true Essence style to reward and current poignant accolades to a number of the brightest black ladies in Hollywood who’re difficult the established order, leaving progressive footprints, and delivering excellent performances of their chosen fields.

Essence Black Girls in Hollywood luncheon in the end highlighted influential black ladies who’re altering the narrative of what success seems like and what it means to be extremely wanted in Hollywood. The honorees and attendees, lots of whom had been the change-makers within the room, appeared victorious, gorgeous and extremely fashionable . Take a look at a number of the purple carpet seems beneath:

Marsai Martin in For Love & Lemons

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Quinta Brunson in Greta Constantine

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Teyana Taylor in Kidill

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Yandy Smith in Naeem Khan

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Yara Shahidi

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Kandi Burruss in Smythe and Paola Bernardi

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Caroline Wanga in Customized Levenity

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Claire Sulmers in Sergio Hudson

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Crystal Renee in Alex Perry with Valentino and Cult Gaia

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Mona Scott Younger in Etro and Versace

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Cheryl ‘Salt’ James in Versace

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MC Lyte in FARM Rio

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Monique Rodriguez in Tom Ford, Rene Caovilla and Hermès

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Pinky Cole

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Amber Riley in Sarlea Mah

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Ryan Coogler

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Tamera Mowry in Zimmermann

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Swanky Jerry

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Boris Kodjoe

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Niecy Nash in Dolce & Gabbana

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Skai Jackson in For Love & Lemons

Danielle Deadwyler in Louis Vuitton

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Bresha Webb in Jovana Louis

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Brandee in Elie Saab

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Kiki Layne in Giuseppe Zanotti and Marzook

Megan Good in Manurí

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Nauturi Naughton in Customized Jaell

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Sheryl Lee Ralph in Customized Ajovang

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Storm Reid in Simkhai

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Karrueche in Khatie

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