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Home · Beauty

Most Beautiful Black Women at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

We were all sad to witness Presient Obama's last Correspondents' Dinner speech, but these beauties lightened our grief.

By Virginia Lowman · May 2, 2016October 27, 2020
01
Kerry Washington
A pregnant Kerry Washington arrived on the red carpet sporting a chic updo and bold red lips.
Kris Connor
02
Vivica Fox
She’s still got it— sleek wave and dramatic, smoky lids make Ms. Fox a total knockout.
Kris Connor
03
Omarosa Onee-Manigault
Apprentice star, Omarosa looked ravishing sporting shiny curls, matte red lips and kohl-lined eyes.
Larry Busacca
04
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Natural curls and balmy pink lips add a softness to Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s girl next door vibe.
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05
Shonda Rhimes
If this is what Shonda Rhimes’ year of ‘yes’ looks like, then we are all here for it. America’s favorite writer stole the re carpet with billowing curls and bold red lips.
Kris Connor
06
Rosario Dawson
Actress Rosario Dawson keeps is casual-chic for the WHC Brunch. Face framing waves, blushed cheeks and glossy pink lips are simple and pretty.
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07
Regina King

Regina King offers a lesson in wearing white: up the ante on your beauty look by opting for a dark palette. King looks regal with dark merlot lips, smoky lids and sculpted curls.

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08
Gabrielle Union
We’re convinced that Gabrielle Union has yet to meet a red carpet that she can’t slay. If her gorgeous glowing skin wasn’t enough to win you over, then certainly the bold lip and side-swept bangs did the trick. We’re obsessed.
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09
Tracee Reese
This entire look is proof that Tracee Ellis Ross can do no wrong. Like, seriously!
Larry Busacca
10
LaLa Anthony

Lala Anthony walked the red carpet with her basketball beau, sporting super sleek strands, mauve lips and bronzed skin. We approve.

Larry Busacca

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