On the eve of ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood, actress Alfre Woodard gathers stars in a similar fashion for a good ol ‘ sistah soiree. Photos from the annual event nearly broke the internet but to be honest, Woodard’s party has always been a Hollywood hit. Take a look down memory lane!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2018
So much black excellence in one room!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2017
So much melanin and so much magic all in one room! Our cup of joy runneth over!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2017
On any given, each and every one of these facial expressions is a mood.
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Alfre’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2016
Lean in ladies and show your sistas some love!
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Alfre’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2016
Perfect poses for these divine divas!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2015
Ready for the good times to roll, these lovely ladies are all so stunning!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2015
Now this is how you party!
Rich Polk
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2015
This room is so lively it’s beyond lit!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2012
These brown skinned beauties sure know how to gather and look gorgeous while doing it!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2010
Hollywood’s hottest names like Angela Bassett, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nia Long, Kimberly Elise, Beverly Todd, Ruby Dee, CCH Pounder, Aisha Tyler, Jurnee Smollett, Taraji P. Henson, Loretta Devine, Alfree Woodard, Margaret Avery, Lorraine Touissant, Viola Davis, Regina Taylor, Gabourey Sidibe and LaTanya Richardson are sitting pretty and smiling bright!
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Alfre Woodard’s Oscar’s Sistahs Soiree 2009
Throwback! Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina Hall, Alfre Woodard, Regina Taylor and Regina King gather to toast to Black sisterhood and of course we love it!
