Anytime there’s a red carpet involved, Black women are always going to eat! This year’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood event was no different. The annual celebration honors phenomenal and talented Black women who are blazing their own trails, whether it be in front of or behind the camera. Attendees from Teyana Taylor and Keke Palmer to Tyla and Marsai Martin turned heads with their jaw dropping looks that still have social media buzzing. In other words, everyone understood the assignment. We are counting down the hottest looks from the red carpet that we will undoubtedly be adding to our Pinterest boards. Scroll down to see some of our favorite fashions from Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood event.
1. Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor served body as per usual in a camel colored Amiri dress.
2. Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin popped out at the Black Women in Hollywood event to remind everyone that she’s a true fashionista. The multi-hyphenate star stunned in a Black Dawid Tomaszewski Couture dress.
3. Tyla
Tyla showed the girls how to slay in a 16 Arlington dress that showed off her gorgeous legs. She completed the look with a pair of dark chocolate high-heeled gladiator sandals.
4. Tyra Banks
Muva Tyra Banks wore a beautiful custom Pajtim Raci dress to the event showing off her curvy figure.
5. Kyla Pratt
Our fave Kyla turned heads in a pink Jovana Louis dress. The actress was styled by the talented Mickey Freeman.
6. Brandee Evans
“P-Valley” star Brandee Evans graced the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet in a one-of-a-kind Kristina Kharlashkina couture dress. The actress was also styled by Mickey Freeman.
7. Issa Rae
The one and only Issa Rae stepped out in a beautiful orange dress looking like the epitome of grace and regality.
8. Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina looked ethereal in a flowing white dress perfect for the Hollywood event.
9. Serena and Kordell
We love a couple that slays together! Our favorite couple ‘Love Island USA’ stars Serena and Kordell SERVED at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event.
10. Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson looked vibrant in a baby blue Prabal Gurung blazer and pink René Caovilla shoes. The actress was styled by celebrity duo Wayman and Micah.
11. Meagan Good
Meagan Good looked breathtaking as usual and she walked the red carpet in a stunning salmon colored dress for the event.
12. Ryan Destiny
Ryan Destiny gave androgyny in a beautiful caramel colored suit that she rocked with a short bob. The oversized suit trend has been becoming popular among women.
13. Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson is back outside! She wore Magic Atelier to the Black Women in Hollywood event and was styled by Monica Rose.
14. Kandi Burrus
Kandi Burrus meant business as she slayed in an all white Sergio Hudson look.
15. Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash looked snatched as usual as she donned a deep purple Maison Valentino purple skirt and shirt for the Black Women in Hollywood event.
16. Keke Palmer
Last but not least on our list is the iconic Keke Palmer. The multihyphenate celebrity has been killing the game lately, and the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event was no different. Palmer radiated beauty and grace in vintage Christian Dior.
These looks are still living in our minds rent free and the girls were definitely not playing fair. Tell us what your favorite look from the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event was!
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