The stars are stepping out for ESSENCE‘s big event! Keke Palmer, Taraji P. Henson, Cynthia Erivo, and Teyana Taylor were among the many stars at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday afternoon (February 27) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
The annual event, which had the “Scene and Unseen” theme this year, honored Cynthia, Teyana, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed.
The event is “spotlighting the stories, performances, and contributions that often go overlooked, even as they shape the fabric of the entertainment industry.” Following the event, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so that you can see who was there and what they wore! Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance… Aisha Hinds Aldis Hodge Angela Gibbs Anthony Anderson Ashley Darby Ava DuVernay & David Oyelowo Bianca Lawson Boris Kodjoe Bozoma Saint John Brandee Evans FYI: Brandee is wearing a Kristina Kharlashkina dress. Carla Hall Coco Jones Cynthia Bailey Cynthia Erivo FYI: Cynthia is wearing a Maison Margiela gown and Christian Louboutin shoes. Danielle Brooks Dominique Fishback Gizelle Bryant Issa Rae Jackée Harry & Raven Bowens Jessica Williams FYI: Jessica is wearing a Carolina Herrera dress. Jodie Turner-Smith Joy Reid Jurnee Smollett Kandi Burruss Karen Pittman Karrueche Tran Keke Palmer Kyla Pratt Kym Whitley Laverne Cox FYI: Laverne is wearing Thom Browne. Lena Waithe & Vivica A.
Fox Loni Love Loretta Devine & Glenn Marshall Lori Harvey FYI: Lori is wearing Burberry. Marianne Jean-Baptiste Marsai Martin Meagan Tandy Moses Sumney Nafessa Williams Natasha Rothwell Nathalie Emmanuel Niecy Nash & wife Jessica Betts Nina Parker Novi Brown Ruth
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