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EXCLUSIVE: ESSENCE's Black Men in Hollywood Dinner Portraits

On Wednesday, February 26, Tyler Perry and ESSENCE hosted a star-studded affair to celebrate a spectacular year for Black men on the silver screen. In Perry's private Beverly Hills residence, Sidney Poitier was presented the Legend award before a gathering of stellar film industry influentials. In attendance was Spike Lee, David Oyelowo, Omar Epps, Shemar Moore, Ledisi, Tika Sumpter, Terrence J, Joy Bryant and many more. Check out the celebs who stopped by the ESSENCE Photo Booth for a quick portrait.

By Kwaku Alston · February 27, 2014October 27, 2020
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Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry, who hosted the evening at his private residence in Beverly Hills, poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner.

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Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Tracy Ellis Ross

Tracy Ellis Ross poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr. poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Adewale Akinnuoy Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoy Agbaje poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Jacob Latimore

Jacob Latimore poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Melissa Desouza

Melissa Desouza poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Paris Barclay

Paris Barclay poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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J. August Richards

J. August Richards poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Elijah Kelly

Elijah Kelly poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Malcolm Lee

Malcolm Lee poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Edward Lewis

Edward Lewis poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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David Washington

David Washington poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Men In Hollywood Dinner at Tyler Perry’s residence in Beverly Hills.

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