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Home • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!

Black Hollywood's finest came from near and far to celebrate, congratulate and slay. Here, we take a look at the stars who set the red carpet ablaze at the 2016 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Zendaya

Zendaya is stunning as always as she rocks a Thakoon silk burgundy polka dot set with cream pumps at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes floral moment was everything at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. The pastel yellow pumps are perfect!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil served in this shimmering pleated skirt at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. We love how she went with a sleek look with a cropped moto jacket, a slik camisole and strappy sandals.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland delivered a sleek look at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016 in her taped yellow slacks and simple white button down with a sweeping neckline detail and shimmering brooch.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer played no games as she hit the red carpet at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Her mesh, bodycon dress was simple, sexy and edgy.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter gives us an adorable LBD moment at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Love the front bow detail!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Yvette Nicole Brown

We’re loving Yvette Nicole Brown’s look on the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2016 red carpet. This gorgeous print was on point!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Amber Riley

Amber Riley was stunning in pale yellow at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Her red Aquazurra shoes gave her ensembel a pop!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Emayatzy Corinealdi

A red hot jumpsuit was the order of the evening for Emayatzy Corinealdi at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Erica Campbell

Ok Erica! How gorgeous was this Sherie L. Nevett tent top Erica Campbell rocked at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood event?

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Claire Sulmers

Fashion Bomb Daily editor-in-chief Claire Sulmers served in this green and white blazer dress by TNL Designs at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry gave us fierce print action at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Love!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Serayah McNeill

How adorabale was Serayah McNeil’s green and black cut-out frock paired with strappy sandals at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016?

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery was beautiful in blue at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Her fringe frock and Aquazurra sandals are gorg!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King delivered a fun and flirty pay on prints at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Latoya Luckett

Latoya Luckett’s jumpsuit was white hot at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. Love the pop of green in her pumps.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Meagan Good

Meagan Good gave us the perfect mix between fun and glam at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016. We’re loving the soft and pretty print paired with the cute clutch!

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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LaLa Anthony

LaLa Anthony was a fashion force to be reckoned with in this nude look at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose had fun with color in this figure flattering frock at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Mikki Taylor

Mikki Taylor dons a pretty pink frock paired with a red lip and nude pumps at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell rocks a chic cream wide-leg jumpsuit at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016.

21 Looks That Set the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Red Carpet on Fire!
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