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Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2025: See Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Tyra Banks and more shine
Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on February 27, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Gave Black Women Their Literal Flowers
The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is an annual celebration that honors pioneering and talented Black women in Hollywood – both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. ​Taking place on Feb. 27 at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, the event will celebrate its 18th year as ESSENCE …
Cynthia Erivo Encourages Black Women to Dream Big at Essence Awards: ‘I Got to Fly and Now the Skies Are Waiting for You Too’
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to dream big and to “take up space.”
The Best Beauty Looks From The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
From cover star Tyra Banks's blushy makeup to accent nails on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty moments from the awards show.
I Fear I'll Never Recover After Witnessing These Celebs On The 2025 Essence Women In Hollywood Red Carpet
The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards was a "love letter of sincere reverence, camaraderie and celebration" for Black women in entertainment, and every celebrity in attendance looked phenomenal. In the words of T.S. Madison, everybody was "dark skin, light skin, beige, fluorescent beige" and beautiful with a capital B.
Tyra Banks ‘smizes’ on Essence Black Women in Hollywood carpet
Tyra Banks smiled with her eyes, or "smized" as she would put it, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Here’s All Of The Fabulous Couples At The 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors attend the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Joy Reid Stands Tall at ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: “I Have Never Felt More Wrapped In The Love Of My People”
The media powerhouse took the stage with humor and grace, delivering a powerful message on resilience, democracy and the unstoppable force of Black women.
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Tia Mowry Brings Boss Energy to the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in a Blazer and Valentino Heels
Tia Mowry was among the brightest stars that showed up and showed out at Essence's annual Black Women in Hollywood event on ...
Joy Reid Jokes That She's 'Recently Been Through a Breakup' as She Makes Surprise Appearance After MSNBC Exit
MSNBC's new president Rebecca Kulter announced that Reid would be exiting the network on Feb. 24 Joy Reid has a sense of humor about her recent exit from MSNBC. While speaking at Essence's Black Women ...
Jodie Turner-Smith Channels Power Dressing At The 2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards
H&M also dressed musician Moses Sumney, tastemaker Bevy Smith, and actor Tramell Tillman for the prestigious affair in Los ...