
Inside The 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags
Take a peek inside the exclusive gift bag, filled with top beauty product launches, that we gifted Hollywood's most talented stars.

Take a peek inside the exclusive gift bag, filled with top beauty product launches, that we gifted Hollywood's most talented stars.

Learn how to refresh your look with advice from celebs exclusively from the smartwater lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2025.


The actress arrived on the red carpet in a casual hairdo dressed up with a Swarovski-tipped manicure and glazed lips.

Tyra Banks made history as the first recipient of the Luminary Spotlight Award, recognizing her decades-long impact across fashion, TV, and film.

From cover star Tyra Banks's blushy makeup to accent nails on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty moments from the awards show.

Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented

Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented

Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented


The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.

“Danielle Deadwyler is not only an actor, a formally trained poet, and a visual artist,” the ‘TILL’ director said. “Danielle Deadwyler is a vessel. She brings a calling upon her ancestors to whatever medium she engages in.”

Black Women in Hollywood honoree Ruth Carter looks back on her long career of telling stories through costume design in film and television.

BWIH honoree Gugu Mbatha-Raw describes her work as an artist and her love of being in the comforts of home.

BWIH honoree Regina King on what it really means to be fierce and fearless while chasing your dreams.

Stars give us an insider’s view of our annual bash.

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There is so much to celebrate about Lupita Nyong’o. As ESSENCE gears to celebrate her at our 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood, we see that regular people aren’t the only ones who are excited by the Kenyan stunner. Here’s a look at her celebrity fans.

ESSENCE honored Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock-Akil, Naomie Harris and little Quvenzhané Wallis at the 2013 BWIH event.

As Hollywood’s best and brightest sisters streamed into the event, many stopped by our photo booth to have a little fun.

Stars give us an insider’s view of our annual bash.

Giving all thanks to God, her family, and the women who paved the way for her moment, Chanté Adams became emotional while receiving the Ford Vanguard Award

“My prayer is that we heal from being a fractured community and transform into a united nation of Black love and acceptance with a collective purpose mastered by us, and for us,” the actress said.

Quinta, Nia, Aunjanue, Chanté, and all your favorite celebrities came out for the 15th annual BWIH Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

From Ruby Dee to Zendaya, let’s take a look back at the talented women honored at the Black Women In Hollywood ceremony over the years.

This Star of TV, Film and Stage Will Be Celebrated at the 2022 BWIH Awards Airing On Monday, March 28th, from 7-10pm EST on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com.

From ‘Boyz n the Hood’ to ‘The Banker’ this beautiful actress has provided countless moments in film that took our breath away.

Mark your calendars and get ready to tune in ladies & gentleman, because this year's awards will be one for the books.

In a career spanning almost 30 years, this Ivy-League educated actress continues to take the film industry by storm.

This writer, producer and content creator has been helping to redefine comedy in the digital age for almost 10 years.