Portraits & Red Carpet Photos From Essence's Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

Essence's 9th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon held on Thursday 25th February, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

The pre-Oscars event which celebrates women of colour in film and television was filled with strong positive vibes. 

The event attracted the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Debra Lee, Omotola Jalade -Ekeinde, Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Zendaya, Estelle, Nick Cannon and more!

Honorees for the night include; Tracee Ellis Ross who took home the 'Fierce and Fearless Award', Nina Shaw won the 'Power Award' and Debbie Allen bagged the 'Legend Award'.

The red carpet buzzed with florals, pattern on pattern, fringe action, colour pop, cut-outs, and more. 

Check out all the red carpet arrivals and portraits below!

Keke Palmer

Zendaya

Tia Mowry

Serayah

Anika Noni Rose

Estelle

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Thandie Newton

Margaret Avery

Shonda Rhimes

Lena Waithe 

Kym Whitley

Vicky Jeudy

Letoya Luckett

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Charrisse Jackson Jordan

Meagan Good

Mara Brock Akil

Claire Sulmers

Erica Campbell

Garcelle Beauvais

Kelly McCreary

Portraits

Photo Credit

Earl Gibson/ Getty Images for Essence