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Black Women in Hollywood - Red Carpet Gallery

Black Women in Hollywood - Red Carpet Gallery
By · Updated October 30, 2020
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

A glamorous Jada Pinkett Smith arrives at the First Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, where she received an award in the Film category.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actor Will Smith, who ranks #1 on the Black Hollywood Power List, is all smiles in support of his wife Jada being honored.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Kerry Washington joins the lavish affair. Read our exclusive interview with Kerry on life in Hollywood.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

The legendary Quincy Jones works his way to the luncheon. He also graces the cover of ESSENCE’s March issue

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Visionary Award recipient Suzanne de Passe lights up the red carpet.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Holly Robinson Peete strikes a pose.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Pauletta Washington makes her way to the luncheon. One of her most famous roles is being the wife of actor Denzel Washington.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Regina Hall is stunning in her detailed suit

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress, comedian and television host Niecy Nash brightens up the red carpet with her signature flower to match.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Salli Richardson makes a graceful entrance.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Michelle Ebanks, President Essence Communications Inc. welcomes Legend Award recipient Ruby Dee to the luncheon.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Kimberly Elise strolls to the luncheon.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Sanaa Lathan smiles sweetly as she makes her way inside.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Veteran actress Regina King takes a break from acting and voiceovers to attend the event.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Star Jones steps out in style.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Nicki Micheaux happily joins the celebration of Black women in Hollywood.

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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Regina Taylor eases on down the red carpet.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Rashida Jones happily enters the luncheon.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Actress Lela Rochon keeps warm and smiles bright.

Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery
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Black Women in Hollywood – Red Carpet Gallery

Cookie Johnson and actress LaTanya Richardson share a smile, sans their famous husbands Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson.

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