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


A fabulous and wonderful 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 pressure with superbly crafted ensembles that had been fiercely trendy.
The purple carpet was stuffed with accentuating and over-the-top seems to be, and everyone knows that wherever 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 to be from Quinta Brunson and Yandi Smith, and a play on plaid from singer Teyana Taylor. Carolina Wanga served us Solange vibes along with her orb-like halo crown whereas Megan Good and Mona Scott Younger seemed Spring ahead in orange and mint inexperienced hues.
Some celebs selected to maintain it basic with conventional black and white ensembles like our CEO Claire Sulmers who embodied outdated Hollywood glam and seemed unbelievable and regal in her Sergio Hudson strapless black and white bicolor column robe.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 that you would be able to 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 Ladies in Hollywood luncheon finally highlighted influential black ladies who’re altering the narrative of what success seems to be 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, seemed victorious, beautiful and extremely trendy . Try a number of the purple carpet seems to be under:
Marsai Martin in For Love & Lemons

Quinta Brunson in Greta Constantine

Teyana Taylor in Kidill

Yandy Smith in Naeem Khan

Yara Shahidi

Kandi Burruss in Smythe and Paola Bernardi

Caroline Wanga in Customized Levenity

Claire Sulmers in Sergio Hudson

Crystal Renee in Alex Perry with Valentino and Cult Gaia

Mona Scott Younger in Etro and Versace

Cheryl ‘Salt’ James in Versace

MC Lyte in FARM Rio

Monique Rodriguez in Tom Ford, Rene Caovilla and Hermès

Pinky Cole

Amber Riley in Sarlea Mah

Ryan Coogler

Tamera Mowry in Zimmermann

Swanky Jerry

Boris Kodjoe

Niecy Nash in Dolce & Gabbana

Skai Jackson in For Love & Lemons

Danielle Deadwyler in Louis Vuitton

Bresha Webb in Jovana Louis

Brandee in Elie Saab

Kiki Layne in Giuseppe Zanotti and Marzook

Megan Good in Manurí

Nauturi Naughton in Customized Jaell

Sheryl Lee Ralph in Customized Ajovang

Storm Reid in Simkhai

Karrueche in Khatie
