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Hollywood Hues: 20 Bold Yet Daring Colors Hollywood Actresses Have Pulled Off

Taste the rainbow! These Hollywood actresses are giving us a ton of eye candy.   Flaunting a plethora of bright and striking hues, let's kick off Black Women In Hollywood and the Oscars with colors to remember.  

By Candace Marie Stewart · February 17, 2015October 27, 2020
01
Kerry Washington

Dazzling and looking refreshed in this divine dress, Kerry Washington looks absolutely golden. With a fringe underlay and a printed laced overlay, this yelow hue added a much needed finish to this statment piece. 

Kevork Djansezian
02
Danielle Brooks

Pure color envy!  Danielle Brooks illuminates in a creamy red, cleavage baring ball-gown that hugs every curve with perfection. 

Jeff Vespa
03
Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash is displaying an undeniable alluring gown.  This body conscious, passionate green frock hints at a slight peplum and ruched top.

Chelsea Lauren
04
Gabby Sidibe

Clearly this is frock obsession worthy!  Gabby is embracing her beauty and rocking a splendid, purple floral, textured gown that transitions into a deeper hue closer to the train. 

Gregg DeGuire
05
Viola Davis

Take a dive into Viola’s portrait perfect, asymmetrical neckline gown!  Far from a murdering red, Davis selected a more intriguing yet vigorous color for the red carpet.  

Lester Cohen
06
Taraji P Henson

Silhouette sleek defines this look indeed.   Created clearly to make a statement, Taraji strikes again in a mustard yellow, standout dress.

Charley Gallay
07
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle knows just how far a scorching slit can go. The actress looked mesmerizing in this hunter green strapless gown. 

Ilya S. Savenok
08
Tracee Ellis Ross

Channeling her inner diva, Tracee Ellis Ross is amazingly beautiful in a flattering two-toned print.  This elegant dress, accented with a deep v-front, and black belt, creates a sizzling look. 

Jason Merritt
09
Oprah

Orange is the new black!  Masterfully crafted with Oprah in mind, this vibrant belted frock is full of detail, layering and sheer draping. 

Axelle Bauer-Griffin
10
Lupita Nyong’o

This sculptural gown had us talking for months so it’s only right to rave about this godly red frock once more. The dramatic silhouette reveals simple clean lines with a noteworthy cape. 

Jeff Vespa
11
Sanaa Lathan

We are green with envy!  Sanaa Lathan is beyond magnificent in a vibrant, plunging neckline, cocktail dress. 

Stephen Lovekin
12
Octavia Spencer

In a must see purple blouse, Octavia Spencer shows off in a color to remember. She keeps it subtle with a black skirt and matching clutch to finish the look. 

Angela Weiss
13
Tamera Mowry-Housley

Rendered in a vivacious blue, Tamera pairs a matching set with a masculine blazer and nude pumps. 

Jeff Vespa
14
Sharon Leal

Blue beyond measure, Sharon Leal charms in a strapless, sweetheart neckline piece.  The mixture of the voluminous train and sliver pumps fashionably secures the look. 

Joe Scsamici
15
Wendy Raquel Robinson

Trust us, Wendy is rocking the red carpet!  This actress has fun as she struts in this fuchsia and floral frock. 

Albert L. Ortega
16
Tatyana Ali

Adorned in pink, this ravishing dress is is stunning in its simplicity.  Form fitting and cleavage baring, Tatyanna is not holding anything back in this flaming beauty. 

Gregg DeGuire
17
Halle Berry

In a never-aging strapless cocktail dress, Halle Berry proves just how flirty and ladylike she can be. Pairing the proper pair of nude heels, with a tiered necklace, the actress looks utterly alluring. 

Victor Chavez
18
Joy Bryant

The sun has definitely came out! Colorful and radiant, Joy Bryant, walks the red carpet in a form fitting Hervé Léger dress. 

Andrew Walker
19
Wendy Raquel Robinson

Silhouetted to flatter, this actress rocked a delicate blue-hued textured dress.  Featuring a flared feathered skirt and a sleeveless neckline, Wendy looks absolutely exquisite that we had to mention her again. 

Alberto E. Rodriguez
20
Paula Patton

Paula is giving us a lot of leg and a pop of yellow!  Laced to perfection, this floral print adds that extra ummph to an already faultless attire. 

Alberto E. Rodriguez

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