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Tag: Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King Celebrates Birth Of First Child By Proudly Displaying Postpartum Body In Unedited Photo Shoot
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Parenting

Aja Naomi King Celebrates Birth Of First Child By Proudly Displaying Postpartum Body In Unedited Photo Shoot

"No make up, no editing, no filters"
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Jun 7, 2021
Actress Aja Naomi King Is Pregnant With Her Rainbow Baby After Suffering Two Miscarriages
Celebrity Moms · Parenting

Actress Aja Naomi King Is Pregnant With Her Rainbow Baby After Suffering Two Miscarriages

The actress revealed her surprise baby news via Instagram and opened up about suffering two tragic pregnancy losses and overcoming fear.
By Charli Penn · Mar 11, 2021
‘Sylvie's Love’ Stars Tessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Discuss What It Means To Own A Seat At The Table
Celebrity

‘Sylvie's Love’ Stars Tessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Discuss What It Means To Own A Seat At The Table

“I think it's really important that Black women get to see themselves and all the shades and shapes and sizes," says Thompson to Yes, Girl! podcast.
By Kimberly Wilson · Dec 17, 2020
10 Jaw-Dropping Black Fashion Moments At The 2019 Cannes Film Festival
Fashion · Red Carpet

10 Jaw-Dropping Black Fashion Moments At The 2019 Cannes Film Festival

Every fire look on the French Riviera. 
By Nandi Howard · May 28, 2019
Aja Naomi King Is The New Face of L'Oréal Paris And We Couldn't Be Happier
Beauty · Celebrity

Aja Naomi King Is The New Face of L'Oréal Paris And We Couldn't Be Happier

By Samantha Callender · Dec 1, 2017
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards: Watch Aja Naomi King's Inspiring Speech on Overcoming Self-Doubt
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards: Watch Aja Naomi King's Inspiring Speech on Overcoming Self-Doubt

‘My inner critic is strong’ but ‘I know that I am stronger,’ said 'How to Get Away With Murder' star Aja Naomi King during her acceptance speech at ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards. King was awarded the Lincoln Shining Star award during the 10th annual star-studded pre-Oscars event.

"I’m struggling with seeing these possibilities because my own inner critic, with this full belly and swollen mouth is eating up all my joy and belief in myself trying to trick me into thinking that I’m not worthy,” she said. “That feeling of 'I don’t belong here' and 'I don’t deserve this' as if I’m sitting in a dark room somewhere afraid that someone at any moment is going to come in and turn on the light and say how did you get in here?” she continued. 

The trained actress and Yale-graduate was honored alongside Insecure's Issa Rae, music artist and Hidden Figures star Janelle Monaé, and Black-ish star Yara Shahidi. Before landing her major roles in ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder and Nate Parker’s Birth of A Nation, King also starred in the films The Rewrite, Four and The Blacklist.

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards aired on OWN on March 5

· Mar 6, 2017
'HTGAWM' Star Aja Naomi King Shares Her Battle With Self-Doubt In Moving Speech
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

'HTGAWM' Star Aja Naomi King Shares Her Battle With Self-Doubt In Moving Speech

‘My inner critic is strong’ but ‘I know that I am stronger,’ said the honoree at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards gala.

By Mariya Moseley · Feb 24, 2017
ESSENCE's 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards To Air On OWN
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood · News

ESSENCE's 10th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards To Air On OWN

Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi will be honored for their phenomenal work on and off camera.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Feb 23, 2017
Black Women In Hollywood
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

Black Women In Hollywood

Check out why we chose these four phenomenal women.

By Essence · Feb 22, 2017
Aja Naomi King Signs On For ‘Untouchables’ Remake Starring Kevin Hart
Entertainment · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood · News

Aja Naomi King Signs On For ‘Untouchables’ Remake Starring Kevin Hart

The movie is a remake of the 2011 French film "The Intouchables.'

By Sydney Scott · Feb 7, 2017
Aja Naomi King's Sexy and Sweet Style
Celebrity · Fashion

Aja Naomi King's Sexy and Sweet Style

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood honoree Aja Naomi King has been serving us feminine yet strong fashion looks from the beginning. 'The Birth of A Nation' and 'How To Get Away With Murder' star likes to play with pretty florals, bold mini dresses and elegant ball gowns. See all our fave looks here!

By Joslyn Winkfield · Jan 26, 2017
The Next Generation! Issa Rae, Janelle Monae, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi To Be Honored At ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Event
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

The Next Generation! Issa Rae, Janelle Monae, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi To Be Honored At ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Event

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ESSENCE's Black Women in Hollywood Awards!

By Sydney Scott · Jan 26, 2017
Celebrity

Aja Naomi King

· Jan 25, 2017
16 Times Larry Sims Slayed Your Favorite Celeb's Hair
Celebrity · Hair

16 Times Larry Sims Slayed Your Favorite Celeb's Hair

Remember when Zendaya wore a mullet to the Grammy Awards and Megalyn Echikunwoke sported beautiful braids on the Emmys red carpet with Chris Rock? These are just two of many mane moments crafted by celebrity stylist Larry Sims. His client roster includes a who's who of black Hollywood: Kerry Washington, Sanaa Lathan, Aja Naomi King and Ruth Negga; just to name a few. With a rolodex this legendary, we guarantee this isn't the first time you've heard of the hair master, who also worked his magic on Gabrielle Union for our November 2016 cover. In honor of his latest style win, we're looking back at 16 times he slayed your favorite celebrity's hair on the red carpet. 

By Nikki Brown · Oct 14, 2016
Aja Naomi King's Best Hair & Beauty Moments
Beauty · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood · Hair

Aja Naomi King's Best Hair & Beauty Moments

Aja Naomi King is here to stay, and slay, when it comes to beauty! Since making her 'How To Get Away With Murder' debut, the 31 year old California native has stunned on and off the red carpet. And with her critically acclaimed performance in 'The Birth of a Nation' getting plenty of buzz, we have a feeling the actress will continue to blow us away with her beauty game. Aja's smooth chocolate skin, bold lips and soft bouncy strands are serious #goals. Here are our favorite looks she has been rocking since she popped onto the Hollywood scene. 

By Joslyn Winkfield · Oct 13, 2016
Aja Naomi King And Colman Domingo Open Up About Emotional Moments During 'Birth Of A Nation' Filming
Celebrity · Culture

Aja Naomi King And Colman Domingo Open Up About Emotional Moments During 'Birth Of A Nation' Filming

Two of the film's stars talk with ESSENCE about their hopes that the movie will inspire activism, purpose and Black pride.

By Rachaell Davis · Oct 11, 2016
Why 'The Birth of a Nation' Is Just As Much About Love As It Is Rebellion
Celebrity · Love & Sex

Why 'The Birth of a Nation' Is Just As Much About Love As It Is Rebellion

In many ways, the act of love is a resistance, just like with a rebellion. Read a powerful conversation between ESSENCE and Birth of A Nation stars Aja Naomi King and Colman Domingo.

By Lauren Porter · Oct 10, 2016
'Birth of A Nation' Star Aja Naomi King Shares the Beauty Product That Changed Her Life
Beauty · Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

'Birth of A Nation' Star Aja Naomi King Shares the Beauty Product That Changed Her Life

The 'How To Get Away With Murder' star also tells us why a breakout role in a much buzzed-about film means so much to her.

By Essence · Sep 23, 2016
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