Just when you thought the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards couldnโt get any better, weโve got a few more surprises in store.
Joining us to host this yearโs milestone 15th Anniversary celebration as we highlight the remarkable career journeys of honorees Aunjanue Ellis, Nia Long, Chante Adams and Quinta Brunson is none other than televisionโs most impressive leading man, Damson Idris. The talented entertainerโs star has continued to rapidly rise both on and off-screen, as he continues to win over audiences across the globe with his Emmy-worthy performance as the dangerously captivating Franklin Saint on FXโs critically-acclaimed drama series Snowfall, which recently kicked off itโs fifth season.
And yes, ladies, your favorite new British bae is well aware ofโand grateful forโthe immense amount of support heโs received from Black women throughout the course of his career thus far.







โIโve been to Black Women In Hollywood and the last time I went, I was so inspired by all the amazing women who are doing so many amazing things,โ Idris told ESSENCE. โIโve said this before and Iโll say it again, I think my biggest support system in my career is Black women so, this is my way of giving back.โ
Be sure to tune in to ESSENCE.com ESSENCE Studios or the ESSENCE Facebook Page for the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards, airing on Monday, March 28 beginning at 7PM EST/4PM PST.
The 2022 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is sponsored by Coca-Cola, Ford, Disneyโs Onyx Collective, SmartWater and Warner Brothers Television Group.