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Home • Fashion

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet

Black Women In Hollywood brings out the most splendid red-carpet attire! So sit back and see who stylishly owned the night.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Uzo Aduba

This darling never lets us down! Uzo looked uber chic in a spring inspired, multi-pink and white floral frock. Not to mention she slipped on a lovely pair of classic pumps. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Teyonah Parris

Oh honey! Teyonah is giving us all kinds of life on the red carpet. This omate suit has us falling head over green luscious hills for this look.  

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Samira Wiley

We can’t help but to flock around this fly chica!  Wiley shows us that a matching multi-colored print-set is always a good idea. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Oh-so pretty! Gugu Mbatha-Raw looked smashing in an ideal, sheer embroidered, A-line dress. Crafted to perfection, this frock delivered a sublime yet delicate finish. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Aja Naomi King

When she is not getting away with murder, Aja is slaying the red carpet.  This actress gave us a lesson in simple at the bottom, with a little razzle, dazzle at the neck.

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Carmen Ejogo

Printed perfection!  This dress boasts a collage of exceptional prints that harmonize specifically with black and white shades. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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07
Shonda Rhimes

Shonda wasn’t giving out any secrets to Scandal, but she was serving up a one-on-one lesson in how to pull off fifty shades of pink.  

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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08
Kelly Rowland

What baby? This stunning mother looked elegantly glamorous in an all-white laced romper, with a smashing floor length coat. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
Jason Laveris
09
Kelly McCreary

Drenched in feminine elegance and adorned in floral print, McCreary may not be a doctor in real life but she specializes in amazing style.

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Laverne Cox

Understated elegance at its best! Laverne Cox kept it simple with a nude blouse and a blue toned pleated statement skirt. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
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Ava DuVernay

Director or not, Ava is directing style traffic in this printed cream and teal piece at the Black Women In Hollywood soiree. 

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
Jason Laveris
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Chanel Iman

Known for her memorable strut down the runway, Chanel sported an ultra flattering striped tank dress.  Talk about casual and cool!

12 Hottest Looks that Scorched the BWIH Red Carpet
Jason Laveris