Hollywood, Black Women and Cynthia Erivo

Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2025: See Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Tyra Banks and more shine
Under the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Black excellence took center stage at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on February 27, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Cynthia Erivo Encourages Black Women to Dream Big at Essence Awards: ‘I Got to Fly and Now the Skies Are Waiting for You Too’
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to dream big and to “take up space.”
2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Gave Black Women Their Literal Flowers
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is the premier celebration of Black women at a time when it’s desperately needed. The 18th annual celebration was held at Los An
The Best Beauty Looks From The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
From cover star Tyra Banks's blushy makeup to accent nails on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty moments from the awards show.
Tyra Banks ‘smizes’ on Essence Black Women in Hollywood carpet
Tyra Banks smiled with her eyes, or "smized" as she would put it, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Here's What Celebs Wore On The Essence Women In Hollywood Awards Red Carpet
The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards was a "love letter of sincere reverence, camaraderie and celebration" for Black women in entertainment, and every celebrity in attendance looked phenomenal. In the words of T.S. Madison, everybody was "dark skin, light skin, beige, fluorescent beige" and beautiful with a capital B.
Jodie Turner-Smith Channels Power Dressing At The 2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards
H&M also dressed musician Moses Sumney, tastemaker Bevy Smith, and actor Tramell Tillman for the prestigious affair in Los Angeles.
Joy Reid Stands Tall at ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: “I Have Never Felt More Wrapped In The Love Of My People”
The media powerhouse took the stage with humor and grace, delivering a powerful message on resilience, democracy and the unstoppable force of Black women.
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Tia Mowry Brings Boss Energy to the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in a Blazer and Valentino Heels
Tia Mowry was among the brightest stars that showed up and showed out at Essence's annual Black Women in Hollywood event on ...
Joy Reid Cracks Jokes About MSNBC ‘Breakup’ During Hollywood Speech
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid joked Thursday about her “breakup” from the network earlier this week. Speaking at the Essence ...
Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The actress arrived on the red carpet in a casual hairdo dressed up with a Swarovski-tipped manicure and glazed lips.