Stars flocked to ESSENCE this year to share and celebrate their success. Check out our portrait gallery of the most interesting celebs to visit our offices in 2012.

"Let me be your leading lady," reads Racquel Bailey's billboard to Tyler Perry. Here, she speaks with ESSENCE.com about her motivation.

"Think Like a Man" Atlanta Premiere

Take a peek at photos from the new movie Think Like A Man, starring Taraji P. Henson.

Exclusive: Photos from "Scandal"

BET's 2012 Celebration of Gospel

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2012

This year's awards season belonged to actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

This year's awards season belonged to actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Oscars Red Carpet Diary: Shaun Robinson