Essence Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet

Every award season, we look forward to Essence’s Black Women In Hollywood red carpet. Black women of all shades assemble for an evening filled with honor and glamour. This year’s Black Women In Hollywood ceremony honored Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Raamla Mohamed, and Myra Gibbs. From Oscar nominations to iconic TV shows, this group of women have made an indelible mark on pop culture. HelloBeautiful was on the red carpet to capture the resplendent fashions in real time. The brightest Black stars descended upon the Fairmont Century Plaza in Hollywood where it was golden hour every hour. Images from inside the event show glowing faces and a variety of melanin.

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All eyes were on the night’s honorees. Teyana Taylor arrived in a head-turning Amiri gown and her signature short cut. With a high slit and cut out details, Teyana oozed grown woman energy with every step on the Essence carpet.

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Cynthia Erivo’s eye-popping look by Margiela was its own main character. Other it Hollywood actresses like Taraji P. Henson, Issa Rae, Niecy Nash, Laverna Cox, Gail Bean, Tishina Arnold, and more beamed with smiles as they crossed paths. Tyla owned the carpet in a sexy and flirty cream dress that accentuated her legs and clavicle.   Ryan Destiny gave us a fashion moment in an oversized tan suit. We gagged at her high-end details from head to toe.Current Essence cover girl Tyra Banks served in an elongated black gown with corset bodice.

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Black men showed up and out to support their thespian counterparts. We caught up with Aldis Hodge on the red carpet, where we gave the cross actor his flowers, literally. When our social media manager, Char Masona handed the hunk a rose, he beamed with Black man joy. “I’m very hard with giving myself flowers,” he said. He took a pause to think of what he would give himself flowers for. “I try my best to do better than I can, I try my best to be better than I am.” Keep scrolling for more Black Women In Hollywood fashion moments.

1. Teyana Taylor

BWIH honoree Teyana Taylor was a charming beauty in this tan Amiri gown with cutouts and ruching details that made her look like a goddess. And her face card, honey is on permanent never decline.

2. Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash looked like royalty in a purple mini dress with bow details. Letting her natural beauty show, the actress complemented her ensemble with a sleek ponytail, swooped baby hair, and a slight bang.

3. Ryan Destiny

Star of “The Fire Inside,” a film about the rise of female boxer Clarissa Shields, Ryan Destiny showed off her impeccable style in a tan oversized suit and sleek bob. It’s giving sophisticated, powerful, and sexy. Making masculine style feminine at an event celebrating women is chef’s kiss – yes, Ryan!

4. Karrueche Tran

Karrueche Tran’s sexy black gown fit her petite frame perfectly. From the high slit to the one sleeve moment, we don’t know what we love more.

5. Laverne Cox

Actress Laverne Cox took a page out the trend textbook in a black, white and gray pleated skirt, thigh high stockings, and blazer with harness. The look screams is designer: Thom Browne. 

6. Kysre Gondrezick

WNBA star and fashion girl Kysre Gondrezick kept it fresh in an off-white asymmetrical top with fringe and pants.

7. Issa Rae

Issa Rae came with her own sun to shine on her flawless skin which was highlighted by this melanin-friendly orange midi dress.

8. Tyla

Tyla was serving body in this leather mini dress. And we can’t forget about her pixie cut. Together, the look is giving flirty, feminine, and fun!

9. Aldis Hodge

“Cross” star Aldis Hodge looked dapper in a tan suit with an embroidered blazer.

10. Taraji P. Henson

Beloved actress Taraji P. Henson was radiant in a baby blue skirt suit. 

11. Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo brought the drama in a black Maison Margela look, styled by Jason Bolden.

12. Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey kept it cute and casual, rocking Burberry trousers and a deconstructed trench coat top.

13. Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks gave diva in this black gown and elongated gloves. The new Essence cover girl looked every bit of the supermodel she is!