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Home • Emmys

Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys

The red carpet doubled as an epic date night once again for these famous couples.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe

This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown and his wife, fellow actress Ryan Michelle Bathe, were flashed their bright smiles on the red carpet while cuddling for the cameras.

Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
Let’s hear it for 2015 Emmy winner (and 2017 nominee) How to Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon who shined bright, as always, on the Emmys red carpet.
Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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Lena Waithe and Alano Mayo
Lena Waithe made history on Sunday night winning an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the “Thanksgiving” episode of Master of None as the first Black woman to be nominated and win in that category. Her girlfriend, Alano Mayo was definitely her good luck charm!
Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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Anthony Anderson and Alvina Stewart

Black-ish star and Emmy nominated actor Anthony Anderson and his wife Alvina Stewart brought classic black and white style vibes to the red carpet and we’re here for it!

Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union made her first Emmy awards appearance, and of course she and her husband, Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade, came to slay like only they can.
Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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LL Cool J and Simone Smith
LL Cool J and his wife Simone Smith look dapper and darling on the red carpet. After nearly 22 years of marriage, you get good at looking amazing during date night!
Black Love Already Won At The 2017 Emmys
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