Tyra Banks made history as the first recipient of the Luminary Spotlight Award, recognizing her decades-long impact across fashion, TV, and film.
From cover star Tyra Banks's blushy makeup to accent nails on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty moments from the awards show.
Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented
Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented
Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented
Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented
The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.
“Danielle Deadwyler is not only an actor, a formally trained poet, and a visual artist,” the ‘TILL’ director said. “Danielle Deadwyler is a vessel. She brings a calling upon her ancestors to whatever medium she engages in.”
Black Women in Hollywood honoree Ruth Carter looks back on her long career of telling stories through costume design in film and television.
BWIH honoree Gugu Mbatha-Raw describes her work as an artist and her love of being in the comforts of home.
BWIH honoree Regina King on what it really means to be fierce and fearless while chasing your dreams.
Stars give us an insider’s view of our annual bash.
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There is so much to celebrate about Lupita Nyong’o. As ESSENCE gears to celebrate her at our 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood, we see that regular people aren’t the only ones who are excited by the Kenyan stunner. Here’s a look at her celebrity fans.
ESSENCE honored Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock-Akil, Naomie Harris and little Quvenzhané Wallis at the 2013 BWIH event.
As Hollywood’s best and brightest sisters streamed into the event, many stopped by our photo booth to have a little fun.
Stars give us an insider’s view of our annual bash.
This Star of TV, Film and Stage Will Be Celebrated at the 2022 BWIH Awards Airing On Monday, March 28th, from 7-10pm EST on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com.
From ‘Boyz n the Hood’ to ‘The Banker’ this beautiful actress has provided countless moments in film that took our breath away.
Mark your calendars and get ready to tune in ladies & gentleman, because this year's awards will be one for the books.
In a career spanning almost 30 years, this Ivy-League educated actress continues to take the film industry by storm.
This writer, producer and content creator has been helping to redefine comedy in the digital age for almost 10 years.
We're celebrating 15 years of our annual Black Women In Hollywood Awards with a star-studded event recognizing the work of these four talented ladies. Tune in on Monday, March 28!
Black women are constantly breaking through so many different barriers and so many different boxes that people try to put us in."
The Emmy-winning starlet fought back tears as she also expressed gratitude for those who continue to inspire her through their work.
"We realize that we are, as ourselves, unlimited and our experiences, valid. It is for the rest of the world to recognize, if they choose."
