2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Inside

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Essence Magazine hosted their annual Black Women In Hollywood event and yes, all the fabulous Black women in Hollywood were in attendance. The event was hosted by Ford, WalMart, Warner Bros. Production and more. The honorees included Kiki Layne, Amandla Stenberg, and Jenifer Lewis. Host Kelly Rowland made sure the evening ran smoothly and all of your Black Hollywood faves including Angela Bassett, Regina King, Chole x Halle, and more were in attendance. While the outfits were stunning, we couldn’t get over all the hair and beauty! Click through our gallery to see the best hair highlights and beauty beats of the evening.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals

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ANGELA BASSETT

Muva Angela Bassett came through looking snatched to the gawds. We loved her neutral beat with a pretty pink in her inner creases.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals

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AMANDLA STENBERG

The Hate U Give actress sported her natural curls on the red carpet and we love it!

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals

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KIKI LAYNE

If Beale Street Could Talk actress and honoree Kiki Layne came through with a melanin glow. We are also loving her bantu knot braids!

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Inside

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Host Kelly Rowland looked so pretty in pink. The blush tone was seen on many makeup beats throughout the evening.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals

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KELLY ROWLAND

Rowland also did a quick outfit change and updated her beat to add more gold tones to the eye.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards - Arrivals

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REGINA HALL

Actress and honoree Regina Hall also opted for a blush beat. Can you see a 2019 spring trend, ladies?

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Inside

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JENIFER LEWIS

Honoree and actress Jenifer Lewis opted for a bold red lip for the event. She rocked her signature natural hair.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Inside

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SANAA LATHAN

Actress Sanaa Lathan gave us a half up half down braided do and a bright red lip.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Sponsors

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AVA DUVERNAY

Film director, producer and screenwriter Ava DuVernay looked picture perfect with a plum smokey eye.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Inside

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REGINA KING

Actress Regina King gave us a neutral pink lip and a bold striped jumpsuit.

2019 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Red Carpet

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CHLOE x HALLE

Singers and songwriters Chloe x Halle gave us pastel eyes for the evening. We’re here for it!