Not only did Black Hollywood’s elite show up and show out for the NAACP’s 56th Annual Image Awards, but they also delivered unforgettable fashion moments.

Essence Atkins is aging backward, and if you ask her, being celibate has helped her find the fountain of peace.

The actress said she just knew she landed the role until she saw Taraji P. Henson walk in.

We spoke with "Behind Her Faith" star Essence Atkins about how her struggles brought her closer to God, her work as an ordained minister even after divorce, and how her focus on her faith has informed everything from her dating choices post-divorce to how she handles judgmental Christians.

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In a recent interview, Essence explained the pain of being intimate on set, and coming home to an empty apartment.

When I learned I would have the opportunity to interview actress Essence Atkins, the first thing I did was head over to her Twitter page hoping to find out what the Brooklyn-born beauty has been up to these days. What initially caught my eye was a retweet from a fan, which read: “Essence Atkins is […]

She shares a lot of her personal life went into the role.

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