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These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet

Our annual celebration of Tinseltown's fiercest trailblazers is underway and as expected, the red carpet was filled to the brim with Black girl magic. From Gabrielle Union's perfect bob to Yvonne Orji's voluminous fro, we're gawking over the inspo and bookmarking these looks as hair and makeup goals. Keep scrolling to see the star power in action!
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Yvonne Orji

The breakout Insecure star looks drop dead gorgeous in voluminous locks, sultry eyeliner and lavender lipstick. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Vanessa Simmons

The mother and fashion designer stepped out in an Old Hollywood-inspired do and understated makeup. Super fab! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Keesha Sharp

The Lethal Weapon actress went for a classic red lip and high-low hairstyle. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Aniesia Williams

The journalist and digital media expert slayed in a smokey eye. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Gabrielle Union

This year’s host literally took our breath away with this wavy bob. It’s perfection! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Demetria Lucas D’Oyley

We cannot get over how luminous the writer’s makeup is–simply beautiful! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Tracee Ellis Ross

The Golden Globe winner pulled her curls back into a braided updo, in addition to the perfect pink lipstick. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Vicky Jeudy

The Orange Is The New Black star looks like a classic beauty in shimmery makeup and a low bun. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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June Ambrose
Loving the legendary stylist’s merlot lippie!
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Logan Browning

The Dear White People actress opted for a blush makeup look and subtle brown highlights throughout her mane. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Danielle Brooks

“Va va voom” is the only way to describe Danielle’s voluminous waves and sultry makeup. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Ty Alexander

The blogger is serving in a fierce red lip. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Shaun Robinson

The TV host is serving a perfect highlight on her cheekbones. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Issa Rae
Per usual, our honoree delivers a hair moment that all naturalistas can appreciate. So chic!
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Sherri Shepherd

The actress and TV host is giving us spring vibes with her honey brown highlights. So chic! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Aja Naomi King

Sleek hair, luscious lashes and white hot fashion–our honoree owned the red carpet!

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Meagan Good

The actress’ honey-tinged goddess locs leave us swooning. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Yara Shahidi

Our youngest honoree keeps it regal in a curly bun and fierce cat eye. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Laverne Cox

The Doubt and Orange Is The New Black actress is rocking all black everything; from her hair to the gown. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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Janelle Monae

Our honoree expertly accessorizes her coif with bobby pins. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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Aisha Hinds

The actress’ regal hat can’t hide those glam lashes. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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Yvette Nicole Brown

The actress beams in a fun and flirty high-low hairstyle. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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Cynthia Erivo
The Tony and Grammy Award winner kills it in long lashes and her signature platinum coif.
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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MC Lyte
The legendary rapper continues to slay in her new short cut.
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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DeWanda Wise

The star of the upcoming She’s Gotta Have It Netflix series is rocking the bob of our dreams. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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Teyonah Parris

The Survivor’s Remorse star always takes natural hairstyles to the next level. We’re obsessed with this do! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Viola Davis

The award-winning actress looks beautiful in her signature bob. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Samira Wiley

The Handmaid’s Tale actress looked cute as ever in her curls and coils. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Tina Lawson

The designer and mother of two donned tousled waves and a bold lip on the red carpet. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Kelly McCreary

The Grey’s Anatomy star looked gorgeous in blush-toned makeup. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Jurnee Smollett-Bell

The Underground star looked ravishing in red lipstick. 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Amanda Edwards
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Xosha Roquemore

Yes to this lavender lip! 

These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
Leon Bennett
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Letoya Luckett
She’s pixie perfect!
These Beauty Looks Truly Slayed The 10th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
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