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Celeb Cam: Candid Shots from ESSENCE's 2013 Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon

We had a blast at the sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon in Los Angeles. And it looks like our favorite celebrities had an equally good time reuniting with their friends and colleagues. Luckily, celebs like Holly Robinson-Peete and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were happy to give us a peek inside the annual pre-Oscars bash.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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Inside BWIH: LaLa, Wendy, Kelly, Jeanette and Lauren!

“We had the fun table,” wrote celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, pictured her with LaLa Anthony, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Kelly Rowland, and Lauren London.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Jeanette Jenkins/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Oprah!

The media maven walks the red carpet at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Emil Wilbekin/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Oprah and ‘Her Girls’

Oprah Winfrey accepted her award alongside students from her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. “Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters with us today,” wrote Holly Robinson-Peete.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Holly Robinson Peete/ Twitter
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Inside BWIH: Mara Brock-Akil and Emil Wilbekin

Honoree Mara Brock-Akil is all smiles after an interview with ESSENCE Editor-at-Large Emil Wilbekin at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Emil Wilbekin/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Gabrielle, Kelly and Erica

Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell shares a sweet moment with honoree Gabrielle Union and guest Kelly Rowland.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Erica Campbell/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Ava and Oprah

The Door director Ava DuVernay shares a special moment with Oprah Winfrey inside the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Ava DuVernay/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Persia White and Tracee Ellis Ross

The Girlfriends co-stars keep it playful at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Sekou Writes/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Michael Ealy and Regina Hall

The Think Like a Man co-stars had a blast honoring their friend Gabrielle Union at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Emil Wilbekin/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Adepero and Danai

Steel Magnolias’ Adepero Oduye and Walking Dead star Danai Gurira are all smiles at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Emil Wilbekin
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Inside BWIH: Anika Noni Rose

The Dreamgirls star is a vision of beauty at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Sanaa, Gabrielle, and Michael

Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy were there to support their friend Gabrielle Union when she received the “Fierce and Fearless” award.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH

A look inside at decor at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Erica and Iyanla

Erica Campbell was super excited to meet Iyanla Vanzant at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Erica Campbell/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Jurnee and Quvenzhane

“Had the honor of presenting this beautiful lil girl, Quvenzhane Wallis,” wrote Jurnee Smollet-Bell, pictured here with her hubby Joshua Bell.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Jurnee Smollett-Bell/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Keke Palmer

She’s all grown up! Keke Palmer strikes a pose on the red carpet at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Lauren and Jeanette

It looks like Lauren London and Jeanette Jenkins had a blast at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. We spot Tracee Ellis Ross in the background.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Jeanette Jenkins/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine gets ready for her close-up in a photo booth at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Quvenzhane Wallis

All eyes were on honoree Quvenzhane Wallis at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Essence Mag/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Tichina and Sidra

Tichina Arnold and Sidra Smith (Tasha Smith’s twin) were as fabulous as ever at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Emil Wilbekin/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Tamera, Jeanette and Tia

Tamera Mowry-Housely, celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins and Tia Mowry-Hardrict basked in all the love inside the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Jeanette Jenkins/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Tracee and Jurnee

“Hugging on one of my favorite people on this planet, Tracee Ellis Ross,” wrote Jurnee Smollet-Bell.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Jurnee Smollett-Bell/ Instagram
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Inside BWIH: Tatyana and Quvenzhane

“What an adorable old soul!” wrote Tatyana Ali of honoree Quvenzhane Wallis.

Candid Shots from 2013 Black Women in Hollywood
Tatyana Ali/ Instagram
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