1 of 15 Wire Images
We've always been in awe of Mama Knowles beauty. When she released her wedding photos her flawlessness was reconfirmed, but her recent cover on Ebony Magazine seals the deal.
2 of 15 Steve Granitz/WireImage
Ms. Ross is the pinnacle of style and grace. She never fails to wow us with her impeccable fashion sense and undeniable presence. We love to love you Diana!
3 of 15
The iconic actress' birthday is July 17.
4 of 15 Mike Coppola/Getty Images
She needs no introduction. Although she's played the mother role in several of our favorite movies, she's clearly a hot mama off screen!
5 of 15 Mike Coppola/Getty Images
From her days playing a successful wife, mother and business woman that everyone wanted to be to now, Phylicia Rashad is the epitome of beauty.
6 of 15 Paras Griffin/Getty Images
It seems as if Debbie Allen never runs out of energy! Whether she's directing, dropping wisdom filled quotes or simply being her fabulous self, her jubilant spirit always shines through.
7 of 15 Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
That hair! That skin! That shape! Chaka Khan has kept it tight over the years and even opened up about losing weight to combat a diabetes diagnosis. We're definitely inspired!
8 of 15 Getty Images
Tina Turner never fails to deliver grown woman fabulousness. We love how her young spirit shows on her radiant face.
9 of 15 Getty Images
Oprah gets better and better with time. The media mogul makes it all look so easy, we almost forgot she was 61.
10 of 15 Everett Collection/Rex USA
One look at Natalie Cole and the first thought that comes to mind is, "yasssss." The songstress is moving ahead full force with performances and appearance and we're on board.
11 of 15 Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Her distinct voice and undeniable charm makes Loretta one of our favorite ageless beauties.
12 of 15 Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Alfre Woodard emits a certain calm and coolness that we can all learn something from. The fact that her skin looks like a 30 year old's? Well, we guess that's just icing on the cake.
13 of 15 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Oh, Miss. Patti. You'll never catch her off her game. From the hair to her shoes, this diva is always on point.
14 of 15 Mike Coppola/Getty Images
We have a sneaking suspicion that the bright smile Gladys Knight keeps on her face has something to do with how radiant she looks.
15 of 15
What else is there to say other than Black really doesn't crack? The legendary actress doesn't look a day over 40.
You may like
Read More
Get The Essence Newsletter and Special Offers delivered to your inbox!