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ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Recap: The Best Tressed List

The loveliest locks from our annual Black Women in Hollywood event.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attends the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Gugu Mbatha Raw

Gugu Mbatha Raw shows off her natural curls at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
Michael Rowe
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Rocsi Diaz

Rocsi Diaz attends the 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie attends the 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Sharon Leal

Sharon Leal attends the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete poses for a portrait at the 2014 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
Michael Rowe
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Twinkie Byrd

Twinkie Byrd rocks a lovely braided updo at our 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Rochelle Aytes

Rochelle Aytes attends the 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Brandy Norwood

Brandy Norwood shows off a razor cut bob at the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter shows off a feminine milkmaid at the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Twinkie Byrd

Twinkie Byrd rocks a lovely braided updo at our 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita’s bejeweled headband shines on the 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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Ledisi

Ledisi resurfaces her sexy locs at the 7th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

BWIH's Best Tressed List
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