ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood 2026

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood 2026

Black women are dreamy, like the sky blue backdrop at this year’s ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon where your faves sizzled and slayed the sisterly soirée.

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The beauties of Black Hollywood assembled in the glow of sunny LA, where it’s always golden hour. The evening’s honorees: Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Zinzi Coogler, with the Luminary Spotlight on the women of Sinners have hit the cloud dancer colored carpet in chic looks that captured the essence of the annual event.

Olandria Carthen shimmered in a gold gown by Sergio Hudson. Zendaya, amid marriage rumors, showed up to the ceremony in Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic Cache dress featured on Sex In The City, showing off her svelte figure and Law Roach’s unlimited pull power.

Olandria Carthen

Everyone’s favorite it girl, Olandria Carthen, turned heads in a gold Sergio Hudson gown with a plunging neckline.

2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Ceremony
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But our favorite part of her flawless look is her undeclining face card. The glam on this is perfection.

Zendaya

Was Zendaya sending us a hint in this classic white look? According to her longtime stylist Law Roach, the beloved actress got married to her boo Tom Holland, in a private ceremony.

2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals
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And by her glow, she’s giving us something to talk about.

Wunmi Mosaku

2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Red Carpet
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Pregnant and glowing, Wunmi Mosaku was all smiles on the BWIH carpet in a black gown with pearl accents and peplum design. Her natural hari was styled in afro with side part adding to the drama of the effortless look.

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