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Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Black Hollywood couldn't wait for ESSENCE's 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Event! On Thursday night, celebrities took to Instagram to share some fashionable and hilarious moments, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare for a night out on the town. Take a look below. 
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabrielle Dennis
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Demetria Lucas D’Oyley and Issa Rae
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Shaun Robinson
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross looks fabulous as she celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Yolanda Sangweni and Janelle Monae
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Adrienne C. Moore, Laverne Cox and Vicky Jeudy
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Demetria Lucas D’Oyley and Amirah Vann
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
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Yvonne Orji, Aja Naomi King and Cori Murray

These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.

Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Danielle Brooks, Kelly McCreary, Aja Naomi King, Samira Wiley and Adrienne C. Moore
These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King looks stunning as she strikes a pose at Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.

Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King, Yara Shahidi, and Janelle Monae

These lovely honorees share a sisterly hug as they celebrate at Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.

Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Tamara Bass and Meagan Good

These lovely ladies have Black Girl Magic written all over them, as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.

Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Kofi Siriboe, Holly Robinson Peete and her mom
Kofi Siriboe, Holly Robinson Peete and her mom pose together for a sweet photo as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Gala.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley flashes her gorgeous smile as she gets ready to attend Essence’s Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
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Terry Pheto and Viola Davis
Terry Pheto and Viola Davis snap a photo at Essence’s Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Aja Naomi King and Alfred Enoch
Aja Naomi King is swept off her feet at Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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Vicky Jeudy
Vicky Jeudy dazzles as attends Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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ESSENCE.COM Staff
The lovely ladies of ESSENCE.com clearly exude tons of Black Girl Magic as they celebrate Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi and her family strike a pose at Essence’s 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

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Debbie Allen and Pharrell Williams
Debbie Allen and Pharrell Williams pose for a quick pic at Essence’s Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Front Row Seats: Celebs Take Fans Into ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
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