• Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya – Digital Cover
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Method Man – Digital Cover
    • Zazie Beetz – Digital Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya – Digital Cover
    • Cardi B and Offset – Print Cover
    • Method Man – Digital Cover
    • Zazie Beetz – Digital Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
    • Sponsors
    • Fest Videos
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · Red Carpet

ESSENCE's 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event

The brightest stars walked the red carpet for ESSENCE's annual BWIH event.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson’s adorable son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
02
664783
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
03
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Our favorite celebs gathered at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
04
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tia Mowry shows off her baby bump at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
05
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jill Scott brought the house down at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
06
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jill Scott brought the house down at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
07
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Angela Bassett at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
08
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“You are a testament of being a Black woman,” said Angela Bassett to the other honorees at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
09
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington is oh-so-chic on the gold carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
10
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington flashes that beautiful smile at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
11
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington flashes that beautiful smile at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
12
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Rutina Wesley at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
13
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Rutina Wesley at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
14
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tichina Arnold at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
15
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Serena Williams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
16
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Serena Williams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
17
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Angela Simmons at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
18
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Sharon Leal at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
19
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Sharon Leal at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
20
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
21
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Nicole Ari Parker at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
22
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“[Honoree] Viola Davis just inspired me not to give up, not be discouraged, not to waste any more time,” said Nicole Ari Parker.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
23
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“I’m so honored to be here and to see Black women tell the truth — of their success,” said “America’s Next Top Model” judge Miss Jay.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
24
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Garcelle Beauvais at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
25
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Garcelle Beauvais at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
26
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“After being here today, I feel like I want to go home and get in a tub of water and cry. There’s nothing like being celebrated by people that look like you,” said Niecy Nash of the 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
27
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Shaun Robinson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
28
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Shaun Robinson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
29
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kimora Lee Simmons is all glam at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
30
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Lauren London works it for the camera at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
31
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Lauren London at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
32
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Elise Neal at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
33
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Lela Rochon Fuqua at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
34
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Vanessa Williams (right) and a friend at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
35
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Forest Whitaker at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
jennifer Cooper
36
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Gabrielle Union at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
jennifer Cooper
37
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Gabrielle Union strikes a glam pose at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
38
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress (and newlywed) Tasha Smith at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
39
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Songbird Marsha Ambrosius performed at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
40
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Songbird Marsha Ambrosius performed at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
41
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Nadine Ellis at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
42
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Nadine Ellis at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
43
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Jennifer Lewis at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
44
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Brandy at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
45
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Brandy looked stunning on the red carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
46
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Sisters Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
47
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Naturi Naughton at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
48
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Naturi Naughton at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
49
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Viola Davis, holding a Swarovski black satin and crystal clutch, and her husband Julius Tennon on the gold carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
50
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“When you pray, God puts people in your life to lead you when you cannot lead yourself,” said honoree Viola Davis during her acceptance speech at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
51
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Not a dry eye was left in the room after honoree Viola Davis made her acceptance speech at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
52
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
53
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson and her son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
54
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson and her son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
55
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
56
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
57
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson and her son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
58
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
59
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

We’re loving the sky-high platforms worn by honoree Jennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
60
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
61
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

TV personality Rolonda Watts at ESSENCE’s 2011 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
62
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Victoria Rowell at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
63
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Victoria Rowell at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
64
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown gave us lots of energy on the gold carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
65
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“Everybody is inspiring and encouraging and anointed and it’s just a room full of love. If you even try to step to someone as a fan, it’s like, “No, we’re sisters.” In this room, we are sisters and it’s beautiful. I am so honored to be here,” said “Community” star, Yvette Nicole Brown.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
66
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

The handsome Laz Alonzo attended ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
67
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Laz Alonzo at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
68
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Tamala Jones at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
69
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“Today was almost like Christmas Day for me,” said ESSENCE Editor-at-Large, Mikki Taylor. “Every person that came to the stage was a gift and when they opened and shared the thoughts of their hearts — as I said in the beginning, this is the most amazing period in the history of Black women, ever.”

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
70
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Rochelle Aytes at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
71
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“Being here makes me feel so good and really inspired. I feel really connected to everyone here, more so than I have in the past,” said “Desperate Housewives” star, Rochelle Aytes.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
72
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jesse Williams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
73
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jesse Williams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
74
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tatyana Ali at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
75
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tatyana Ali at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
76
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine’s notes for aspiring actresses: “Be on point! Be on time!”

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
77
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine and her husband at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
78
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine and her husband at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
79
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tamera Mowry at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
80
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tamera Mowry is all smiles at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
81
664763
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
82
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Relationship expert Dr. Michelle Callahan looking fierce at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jen
83
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Relationships expert Dr. Michelle Callahan at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
84
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway looked as youthful as ever at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
85
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
86
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Erica Hubbard at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
87
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Anika Noni Rose looked stunning with RichRocks ring, bracelet and earrings on the gold carpet at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
88
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Anika Noni Rose presented honoree Loretta Devine with her award at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
89
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Shanola Hampton from Showtime’s “Shameless” at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
90
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Angela Bassett at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
91
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Tia Mowry, Jennifer Lewis and Tamera Mowry at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
92
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Angela Bassett , Naturi Naughton and Jill Scott at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
93
664743
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
94
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actresses Niecy Nash and Naturi Naughton at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
95
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Jill Scott share a moment at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
96
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Jill Scott share a moment at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
97
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Our favorite celebs gathered at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
98
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine and Yvette Nicole Brown at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
99
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jill Scott and Tatyana Ali looking fabulous at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
100
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett share a moment at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
101
664693
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
102
664683
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
103
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine’s notes for aspiring actresses: “Be on point! Be on time!”

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
104
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine’s notes for aspiring actresses: “Be on point! Be on time!”

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
105
664663
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
106
664653
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
107
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Brandy, Serena Williams, guest, and Gabrielle Union shared a table at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
108
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jill Scott looking fabulous at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
109
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett share a moment at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
110
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Boris Kodjoe and Serena Williams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
111
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

ESSENCE Magazine entertainment editor Cori Murray at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
112
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Angela Bassett and a guest at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
113
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins (seated), relationships expert Dr. Michelle Callahan and TV host Shaun Robinson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
114
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Niecy Nash and Kerry Washington at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
115
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Rutina Wesley and “America’s Next Top Model” judge Miss Jay at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
116
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

ESSENCE.com managing editor Emil Wilbekin and actress Tichina Arnold at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
117
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Some of our favorite celebs, including Kimora Lee Simmons, Serena Williams, Nicole Ari Parker, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Jennifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Niecy Nash at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
118
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Style maven Bevy Smith, Angela Simmons and Brandy at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
119
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actresses Erica Hubbard and Kerry Washington at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
120
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Amy Adams and “America’s Next Top Model” judge Miss Jay at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
121
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actresses Niecy Nash and Sharon Leal at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
122
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kimora Lee Simmons and Suzanne de Passe at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
123
664613
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
124
664583
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
125
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“I feel validation that everything I feel, the whole ball of wax of being a woman, being a mother, being a Black woman, of being an actress and [dealing with] the rejection, of the competition, of the wonder and love of what I do. I feel completely validated, from all of it,” said actress Lynn Whitfield.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
126
664483
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
127
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Kimberly Elise at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
128
664443
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
129
664433
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
130
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Comedienne Kym Whitley at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
131
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“The day was unbelievably emotional and it’s what Essence speaks to,” said actress Salli Richardson of the 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
132
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jill Scott shared some inspiring words at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
133
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“Sex and the City” executive producer Michael Patrick presents the award to honoree AJennifer Hudson at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
134
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson on her way to accepting her award at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
135
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson and “Sex and the City” executive producer Michael Patrick King at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
136
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Little David Otunga Jr. holds onto his mommy’s statue at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
137
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson’s adorable son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
138
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson’s adorable son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
139
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Jennifer Hudson’s adorable son David Otunga, Jr. at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
140
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Forest Whitaker presents the award to honoree Angela Bassett at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
141
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Forest Whitaker presents the award to honoree Angela Bassett at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
142
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Angela Bassett at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
143
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Marsha Ambrosius performs at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
144
664183
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
145
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Marsha Ambrosius performs at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
146
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Loretta Devine was moved to tears on her way to accepting her award at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
147
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Anika Noni Rose and Sharon Leal present the award to honoree Loretta Devine at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
148
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Honoree Loretta Devine at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
149
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Anika Noni Rose and Sharon Leal present the award to honoree Loretta Devine at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
150
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

“I feel so full. I feel the same way I feel eating the most perfect meal that couldn’t have tasted any better or couldn’t have been more satisfying. I couldn’t have asked for anything more of less from this day,” said ESSENCE 2011 Black Women In Hollywood honoree Viola Davis.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
151
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

ESSENCE 2011 Black Women In Hollywood honoree Viola Davis.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
152
664073
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
153
664053
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
154
664033
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
155
664013
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
156
664003
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
157
663963
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
158
663953
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
159
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

ESSENCE Vice-President Karen Williams, ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks, Jennifer Hudson and ESSENCE.com Managing Editor Emil Wilbekin at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
160
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Jennifer Lewis and Viola davis at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
161
663903
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
162
663893
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
163
663883
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
164
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Nicey Nash at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
jennifer Cooper
165
663843
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
166
663833
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
167
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Amy Adams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
168
663813
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
169
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Amy Adams at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
170
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Actress Amy Adams and “America’s Next Top Model” judge Miss Jay at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
171
663763
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
172
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kerry Washington and Erica Hubbard at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
173
663703
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
174
663693
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
175
663613
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
176
663283
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
177
663173
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
178
663103
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
179
663083
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
180
663073
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
181
663063
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
182
663053
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
183
663043
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
184
663033
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
185
662923
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
186
662913
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
187
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Forest Whitaker at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
188
662373
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
189
662293
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
190
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Kimora Lee Simmons at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
191
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2011

Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
Jennifer Cooper
192
663273
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event
193
664823
ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women in Hollywood Event

Read More

National Friendship Day: The Many Ways That Black Friendships Enrich Our Lives
Lifestyle
National Friendship Day: The Many Ways That Black Friendship...
Listen To Your Body: The Importance of Health Awareness in The Black Community
Health and Wellness
Listen To Your Body: The Importance of Health Awareness in T...
New Music This Week: Doechii, Drake, The Weeknd And More
Videos
New Music This Week: Doechii, Drake, The Weeknd And More
Star Gazing
Celebrity
Star Gazing: Stars Hit The Red Carpet Across The Country
These Are The Best Brand New Beauty Finds At Sephora
Shop
These Are The Best Brand New Beauty Finds At Sephora
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2022 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now