At the 15th anniversary of the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, celebrities brought out all the spring colour trends, creating a vibrant spectacle on the red carpet. First, Serena Willams stunned in a hot-pink body-con minidress from her eponymous brand, featuring an asymmetrical silhouette and a chest cutout. The tennis star opted for clear strappy sandals, an emerald ring, a stack of golden bracelets, and two pendant earrings as accessories. Her blonde hair was parted on one side, reaching down to her collarbone to show off the flattering top and fitted bodice.
Williams joined stars like Storm Reid, who also embraced the cutout trend for the occasion. She wore a soft-yellow off-shoulder gown with feather-trimmed sleeves and a midriff cutout. Placing the focus firmly on her Sally LaPointe gown, Reid styled her braids into a high bun, revealing minimal gold hoop earrings. On the “Euphoria” star’s feet, white slingback pumps were visible, contrasting nicely with the pastel shade of her dress.
Other well-dressed celebrities in attendance included Karrueche Tran, who paired a Balmain spring 2020 black-and-white striped minidress with white pumps; “Insecure” actor Natasha Rothwell, who wore a sweeping blue landscape maxi gown; and “Little” star Marsai Martin, who matched a pink sequin midi with pointy barely-there heels.
The luncheon, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire, celebrates the strides Black women have made in film and TV. It drew a notable crowd and a colourful display of red carpet style. Check out the best-dressed stars – many of whom were honoured at the ceremony – and bask in the glamour of it all.
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Serena Williams at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Storm Reid at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Marsai Martin at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Karrueche Tran at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Natasha Rothwell at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Meagan Good at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Quinta Brunson at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Lexi Underwood at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Nia Long at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Kandi Burruss at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Demi Singleton at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Grace Byers at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Garcelle Beauvais at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Salli Richardson-Whitfield at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Saniyya Sidney at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Bozoma Saint John at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Lala Milan at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Shannon Thornton at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Moses Ingram at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Brandee Evans at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Coco Jones at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Gail Bean at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Demetria Lucas at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Valeisha Butterfield Jones at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Angela Lewis at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Chanté Adams at the Essence 15th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards
