The style and glamor were immeasurable yesterday at the Beverly Hills Hotel where Essence hosted its Fourth Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.
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The annual event honors the brightest stars who have made positive contributions via roles that illuminate the lives of ordinary black women in a meaningful way in film, stage and television.
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Honorees at the luncheon included Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett and Loretta Divine.
After the break check out the Who’s Who of Black Hollywood.
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Angela Bassett was stunning in this gunmetal grey, sleeveless dress.
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Tatyana Ali rocked this aquamarine sleeveless two-piece.
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Gabrielle Union reminded us of the 50’s with this black cocktail dress.
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Kimora was pretty in this pink one shoulder. It’s not a goddess dress but she wore it like one.
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Kerry Washington is refreshing in this champagne dress.
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Close up of Kerry Washington’s clutch. Her rings are sickening.
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The flyest couple in Hollywood, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kudjoe.
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Serena Williams is hopping happy in a one sleeve.
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Brandy is all smiles in head to toe black.
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Detail of Brandy’s hot shoes.
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Tichina Arnold is demure in coral green.
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Garcelle Beauvais is demure here. We like her necklace, especially how the colors work wit her pink blou
