On Thursday (Feb. 7), the best of the best flocked to Beverly Hills for the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon presented by Ford.
This year, the event made history by awarding the mostly Black transgender cast of the hit ballroom scene drama Pose— Mj Rodriguez, Angelica Ross, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar and Dominique Jackson— along with one of the show’s writers, producers and directors Janet Mock.
In addition, 007 star Lashana Lynch, Queen & Slim director Melina Matsoukas and Claws and When They See Us star Niecy Nash were also honored for their many contributions to the industry and beyond.
Remember: In order to be it, you need to see it and all of these beautiful Black women provide each of us, including our little girls, a chance to see themselves on the big and small screens. Not just as a reflection of ourselves, but in them, we can see ourselves as heroes.
While the luncheon is most definitely about celebrating these amazing trailblazers, it’s also an opportunity for Black Hollywood to stunt and show off their best lewks. So from our girl Aisha Hinds to Issa Rae, Alfre Woodard, and many more, here’s a look at all the fabulous style that hit the Essence red carpet.
The Beautiful Ladies Of ‘Pose,’ Niecy Nash, Melina Matsoukas & Lashana Lynch Radiate At The Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. ailie Sahar, Honoree Janet Mock, Honoree Angelica Ross, Billy Porter, and Honoree Mj Rodriguez
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Source:Getty4. Aisha Hinds
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Source:Getty9. Niecy Nash
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Source:Getty11. Melina Matsoukas
Source:Getty12. Loni Love, Essence CEO Michelle Ebanks and Kym Whitley
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Source:Getty15. Kiki Layne
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Source:Getty18. BET CEO Debra L. Lee, June Ambrose, Debra Martin Chase, Cynthia Erivo, Essence CEO Michelle Ebanks, and Essence Ventures Founder & Chairman Richelieu Dennis
Source:Getty19. Aisha Hinds, Billy Porter, Janet Mock, and Victoria Mahoney
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Source:Getty24. Gina Torres, Robin Thede, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter
Source:Getty25. Brittany Howard, Quinta Brunson, and Robin Thede
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Source:Getty34. Gina Torres, Robin Thede, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter
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Source:Getty38. Melina Matsoukas & Issa Rae
Source:Getty39. Danielle Brooks and Billy Porter
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Source:Getty43. Storm Reid and Ava DuVernay
Source:Getty44. Janelle Monáe and Garcelle Beauvais
Source:Getty45. Lena Waithe and Yvonne Orji
Source:Getty46. Issa Rae and Niecy Nash
Source:Getty47. Niecy Nash and Cynthia Erivo
Source:Getty48. Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe
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51. Michelle Ebanks and Moana Luu with Ford Motor Company’s Raj Register and Dee Guerrero
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