ESSENCE 2017 Black Women in Hollywood Awards & Gala [LOTS OF PHOTOS] Friday 24 February, 2017
The ESSENCE Black Women in HollywoodAwards & Gala was presented by TheLincoln Motor Company showed out with one of the hottest event that preluded the Oscars. This event is highlighting black women in Hollywood in all of their glitz and glam, a special award ceremony that gives credit to the women who deserve it!
ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, proudly honored remarkable moments and performers in film and television at yesterday’s 10th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards & Gala. Honoring Hollywood’s “Next Generation”the2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards were presented to Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi.
Issa Rae; producer/star/writer HBO Insecure
All hail Issa Rae. I love her so much. I am an original ABG (Awkward Black Girl) and she had a major breakout debut as a director/writer/actor of her own show Insecure. Uber proud and the epitome of Black Girl Magic. Issa Rae was presented the Vanguard Award by Debbie Allen.
Jurnee Smolett-Bell; Underground
Jurnee is my girl. She is my celeb doppelganger (everyone has told me my whole life I look like her). She is a new mom but looks radiant. Love you girl.
Viola Davis; How to Get Away with Murder; Fences
Lets all send Viola Davis some good Oscar winning energy for her nomination in Fences. We are rooting for you! Actress Aja Naomi King was presented the Lincoln Shining Star Award by Viola Davis.
Janelle Monae; pop star, CoverGirl ambassador, Hidden Figures and Moonlight star.
We need to really give Janelle her props she has been working it! She is featured in not one, but TWO Oscar nominated movies. She is the co-stars of 2017 Academy Award nominated films Hidden Figures and Moonlight. She is so multi-talented its crazy. This is definitely her year already! Effortless with the fashion per usual. Janelle Monáe was presented the Breakthrough Award by Pharrell Williams.
Meagan Good
Meagan can do no wrong to me. She is forever the effortless girl next door and the faux locs is definitely still an amazing look for her!
Samira Wiley; Orange is the New Black
Many of the Orange is the New Black Cast were there. One of my favorite shows. They all clean-up nicely from prison jumpsuits to red carpet fab! I love them all!
Danielle Brooks; Orange is the New Black
Adrienne C. Moore; Orange is the New Black
Laverne Cox; Orange is The New Black
Laverne Cox girl…how just how? She looks amazing like she has an amazing glam squad. You Glow Girl!
Sherri Shepard
Logan Browning; VH1’s Hit The Floor
Tracee Ellis-Ross; blackish
You know I love anything Tracee Ellis-Ross does. She is my mom in my head. Her hair, her style, her aura is always everything! Hi Mom!
Yara Shahidi; blackish
Mother/daughter Tv duo of Blackish looking amazing!
Yara Shahidi was presented the Generation Next Award by Tracee Ellis Ross.
Quvenzhané Wallis; Beast of the Southern Wild, Annie (2014)
Hey girl where you been? She grew up, if you need a quick reminder Qwenzhane is still the youngest person to be nominate for an Academy Award in history. She was nominated for her role in Beast of the Southern Wild when she was only five then the film was produced, and nine when she was nominated.
Alfred Woodard
Holly Robinson-Peete
Letoya Luckett
Singer and Former Destiny’s Child member Letoya Luckett did not come to play. Definitely red carpet chic ready! Love the fit of this gown.
Teyonah Parish; Survivor’s Remorse
Tina Knowles-Lawson (Beyonce’s mom)
MC Lyte
Debbie Allen
Loretta Devine
Gabrielle Union-Wade
Vanessa Simmons
This is by far one of my favorite looks of the night! She is gave me Spring in Bloom Vibes.
MALE EYE CANDY
Common
LaKeith Lee “Keith” Stanfield; Atlanta (show), GET OUT (film)
Pharrell
Tyrese
Doesnt everyone look ravishing! Man I wish I was there but I feel the excellence through the screen!
Known as one of Oscar week’s most exalted and star-studded events, the red carpet included celebrity appearances and guests such as Gabrielle Union, Shonda Rhimes, Viola Davis, Pharrell Williams, Common, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jurnee Smollet-Bell, Laverne Cox, Alfre Woodard, Holly Robinson Pete, Sherri Shepard, Tyrese Gibson, Alfred Enoch, Letoya Luckett, Quvenzhane Wallis, Debbie Allen, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Loni Love, Margaret Avery amongst others. Cynthia Erivo offered a heart-wrenching solo performance between honoree acceptances.
The ESSENCEBlack Women In Hollywood Awards & Gala will be televised as an ESSENCE and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network special, airing on Sunday, March 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.
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That is so great! I know the Essence awards are all about the accomplishments of peeps like this, but I’m so glad that the Oscars are catching up, as well.
The fashion is my favorite part of any awards show and everyone you featured looks fabulous! I am also still floating on air after Viola Davis’ Oscar win last night.
I always love to see the amazing dresses, gowns and outfits that everyone decides to wear for these kinds of events. All with a unique style of their own.
Looks like it was a fun event! All the beautiful people were there! You know Tracee Ellis Ross is such a wonderful person in person as well. I’ll never forget meeting her. She’s a true gem!
So much talent on this page! Viola Davis can do no wrong, and Samira Wiley gets a moment of silence for Poussey every time I see her face! I also love love LOVE Tracee Ellis-Ross in Blackish.
LOVED it!! Whats, funny is that I found myself talking to the screen as I scrolled through. “Werk it!’ “Oh my!” “Cute!” “Oh, I’d wear that!”…….Was I the only one? LOL!
Janelle & Samira were my faves but I loved seeing them ALL!!
This is one of the events I so want to attend in my lifetime. I need to be surrounded by this fabulousness. Alfre Woodard looks fabulous! I love Yara Shahidi’s dress!
My favorite person on this list would have to be Viola Davis. Every time I watch her on screen I am completely captivated. & the pink dress on her is just gorgeous!
So many fabulous looks. I love that most of their wore nude lipstick. Darker lipstick adds a beautiful pop of color but also tends to age women. The nude look brings a bit of freshness to their ensemble.
Everyone looks absolutely stunning but Issa Rae and Janelle Monae slayed!!! I love all the natural looking make up looks also. Black girl magic on full display!
Everyone looks amazing. There are so many pretty dresses this year.
That is so great! I know the Essence awards are all about the accomplishments of peeps like this, but I’m so glad that the Oscars are catching up, as well.
I’m loving all of the lovely, black women and men in this! Beautiful!
I loved every single picture! Thank you sis for reminding us that we are the greatest women ever.
Wow, everyone looks fantastic in these pictures. I love Janelle Monae’s look.
The fashion is my favorite part of any awards show and everyone you featured looks fabulous! I am also still floating on air after Viola Davis’ Oscar win last night.
Awesome post! Loved most of these looks.
I love seeing all the beautiful dresses. The bright pink is my favorite.
Everyone looks amazing!!! Those dresses are EVERYTHING!!!! Especially the last one…OMG BEAUTIFUL!!!
So much glamour! Loving how flawless their makeup and outfits are! The best pArt of awards season is definitely the fashion !
Everyone looked stunning! Oh all that glitz and glamour. I think the winners deserved it. They were all awesome.
What an awesome event. And they all look so great! Especially Viola Davis! Love her!
I always love to see the amazing dresses, gowns and outfits that everyone decides to wear for these kinds of events. All with a unique style of their own.
You’ve got great pics! They all look amazing!!
There is so much beauty here.
It is fascinating to compare all the different styles and looks.
Looks like it was a fun event! All the beautiful people were there! You know Tracee Ellis Ross is such a wonderful person in person as well. I’ll never forget meeting her. She’s a true gem!
they are all beautiful !!! i love seeing post like this!
These are awesome pics. Everyone looks great!
So much talent on this page! Viola Davis can do no wrong, and Samira Wiley gets a moment of silence for Poussey every time I see her face! I also love love LOVE Tracee Ellis-Ross in Blackish.
LOVED it!! Whats, funny is that I found myself talking to the screen as I scrolled through. “Werk it!’ “Oh my!” “Cute!” “Oh, I’d wear that!”…….Was I the only one? LOL!
Janelle & Samira were my faves but I loved seeing them ALL!!
These men and women look fabulous. This is a very refreshing image to me.
This is one of the events I so want to attend in my lifetime. I need to be surrounded by this fabulousness. Alfre Woodard looks fabulous! I love Yara Shahidi’s dress!
I see a lot of my favorites, I will be tuned in and watching. I’ve already set the DVR. Quvenzhané, is all grown up now. Good for her.
What an amazing event! This would have been astounding to see in person. I would have loved to have met each and every one of these stars.
Issa’s dress is beautiful. I love seeing the Orange is the New Black ladies. Great recap.
All the dresses, show me all the dresses! I love award season, seeing the stars looking fabulous and celebrating the amazing year.
Everyone looks so fab! Issa Rae stepped on out in that black dress, and was best dressed in my opinion!
If this isn’t Black Girl (& Guy) Magic, I don’t know what is. They all look beautiful. I can’t pick a favorite!
Awesome photos! I’m so excited for the live event this weekend!
SISTAS are looking fierce!! Thanks for pulling this all together. BLack Girls Rock!! I love it!!
Looks like it was a great event! I love that you highlighted such talented and beautiful entertainers.
All these beautiful blacks! We making history in this world
My favorite person on this list would have to be Viola Davis. Every time I watch her on screen I am completely captivated. & the pink dress on her is just gorgeous!
Omg they all look absolutely stunning! I love that pink dress Viola wore. Looks great with her skin tone!
We came and SHOWED OUT!!!! I think Issa Rae’s dress is my fave. My goodness… So beautiful!
i have no favourite ,they are beautiful and talented actors/actresses, all unique indivuduals ,standing (posing)tall and strong in their own skin.
So many fabulous looks. I love that most of their wore nude lipstick. Darker lipstick adds a beautiful pop of color but also tends to age women. The nude look brings a bit of freshness to their ensemble.
Everyone looks absolutely stunning but Issa Rae and Janelle Monae slayed!!! I love all the natural looking make up looks also. Black girl magic on full display!
Love this post! Everyone looked so stunning! Yes ISSA!!!