Essence Black Women in Hollywood

Essence Black Women in Hollywood

Anika Noni Rose - Anika Noni Rose in a ruffled strapless dress and black pumps.

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Anika Noni Rose - Anika Noni Rose in a ruffled strapless dress and black pumps.

Camille Winbush - Camille Winbush complimented her skin wearing a vibrant orange dress.

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Camille Winbush - Camille Winbush complimented her skin wearing a vibrant orange dress.

Gabby Sidibe - Gabby Sidibe dazzled in a green dress with a sheer overlay.

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Gabby Sidibe - Gabby Sidibe dazzled in a green dress with a sheer overlay.

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon - Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon was sexy and sophisticated in a brown draped dress with a tan clutch.

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Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon - Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon was sexy and sophisticated in a brown draped dress with a tan clutch.

Holly Robinson Peete - Holly Robinson Peete coordinated a red one-strap top with a black pencil skirt.

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Holly Robinson Peete - Holly Robinson Peete coordinated a red one-strap top with a black pencil skirt.

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Jada Pinkett Smith - Jada Pinkett Smith dressed in a loose-fitting tan tunic, tied around the waist.

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Jada Pinkett Smith - Jada Pinkett Smith dressed in a loose-fitting tan tunic, tied around the waist.

Joy Bryant - Joy Bryant dolled up her Bohemian style with a sequin skirt and white blouse under a leather jacket.

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Joy Bryant - Joy Bryant dolled up her Bohemian style with a sequin skirt and white blouse under a leather jacket.

Keke Palmer - Keke Palmer wore a delicate white dress with sheer sleeves and embellished accents.

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Keke Palmer - Keke Palmer wore a delicate white dress with sheer sleeves and embellished accents.

Keri Hilson - Keri Hilson looked relaxed in black capri pants, a black bustier top and a black and tan detailed jacket.

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Keri Hilson - Keri Hilson looked relaxed in black capri pants, a black bustier top and a black and tan detailed jacket.

Kimberly Elise - Kimberly Elise in an ultra-feminine white maxi dress.

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Kimberly Elise - Kimberly Elise in an ultra-feminine white maxi dress.

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Kyla Pratt: September 16 - Actress Kyla Pratt celebrates her 24th birthday.

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Kyla Pratt - Kyla Pratt was chic in an off-the-shoulder cut-out dress with black accessories.

Laila Ali - Laila Ali softened her look in a white and black polka-dot dress with front ruffles.

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Laila Ali - Laila Ali softened her look in a white and black polka-dot dress with front ruffles.

Lela Rochon - Lela Rochon showed off her curves in a fitted cap-sleeve dress with black and tan sequin detail.

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Lela Rochon - Lela Rochon showed off her curves in a fitted cap-sleeve dress with black and tan sequin detail.

Malinda Williams - Malinda Williams in a rouched dress with t-strap platform heels.

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Malinda Williams - Malinda Williams in a rouched dress with t-strap platform heels.

Mary J. Blige - Mary J. rocked in a simple one-shoulder dress with black open-toe booties.

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. rocked in a simple one-shoulder dress with black open-toe booties.

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Nia Long - Nia Long shined in a striped sequin tunic with an added sequin belt.

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Nia Long - Nia Long shined in a striped sequin tunic with an added sequin belt.

Paula Patton - Paula Patton showed off her baby bump in a green printed dress trimmed with jeweled accents.

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Paula Patton - Paula Patton showed off her baby bump in a green printed dress trimmed with jeweled accents.

Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah opted for all neutral tones in an off-white suit and nude pumps.

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Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah opted for all neutral tones in an off-white suit and nude pumps.

Serena Williams - Serena Williams wore an off-white dress with ruffled shoulders.

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Serena Williams - Serena Williams wore an off-white dress with ruffled shoulders.

Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson was super-classy in a draped one-strap dress with nude multi-strap sandals.

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson was super-classy in a draped one-strap dress with nude multi-strap sandals.

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Tatyana Ali - Tatyana Ali was trendy in a front-draped dress, cut low at the neckline.

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Tatyana Ali - Tatyana Ali was trendy in a front-draped dress, cut low at the neckline.

Tichina Arnold - Tichina Arnold was stunning in a white strapless dress and black peep-toe pumps.

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Tichina Arnold - Tichina Arnold was stunning in a white strapless dress and black peep-toe pumps.

Tracie Thoms - Tracie Thoms in a beautiful ruffled dress with a blue clutch.

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Tracie Thoms - Tracie Thoms in a beautiful ruffled dress with a blue clutch.

Victoria Rowell - Victoria Rowell was classic and conservative in a black mock-neck top, tan skirt and leopard print handbag.

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Victoria Rowell - Victoria Rowell was classic and conservative in a black mock-neck top, tan skirt and leopard print handbag.

Viola Davis - Viola Davis kept her look simple and elegant in a black strapless dress.

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Viola Davis - Viola Davis kept her look simple and elegant in a black strapless dress.

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Vivica A. Fox - Vivica A. Fox shined in a black sequin dress with gold accessories.

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Vivica A. Fox - Vivica A. Fox shined in a black sequin dress with gold accessories.

Zoe Saldana - Zoe Saldana also embraced trendy feminine ruffles and neutral shades.

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Zoe Saldana - Zoe Saldana also embraced trendy feminine ruffles and neutral shades.