There’s nothing quite like a cute, candid photo-op and the 2018 Black Women In Hollywood crowd gave us plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
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Scroll through for a look at some of our favorite behind-the-scenes pics and then be sure to tune in for the 2018 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards, airing Saturday, March 3 at 10 p.m. on OWN TV.
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Tessa Thompson, Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish and Danai Gurira
Honoree’s Tessa Thompson, Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish, and Danai Gurira give us life during the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Lena Waithe and Yvonne Orji
Lena Waithe and Yvonne Orji got Wakanda fever at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Yvonne Orji, Vanessa K De Luca and Michelle Ebanks
Yvonne Orji, Vanessa K De Luca and Michelle Ebanks look stunning at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Ava DuVernay, Lupita Nyong’o and Janelle Monae
Ava DuVernay, Lupita Nyong’o and Janelle Monae look flawless at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Michele Ebanks, Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya
Michele Ebanks, Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya pose for a pic at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Amandla Stenberg and Janelle Monae
Amandla Stenberg and Janelle Monae are giving us good vibes as they hang out at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o looks flawless at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe commands the room as she strikes a pose at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett looks like a goddess at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Amanda Seales and Retta
Amanda Seales and Retta pose together at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Chloe x Halle and June Ambrose
Chloe x Halle and June Ambrose know that it’s Wakanda Forever!
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Chloe x Halle and Tessa Thompson
Chloe x Halle and Tessa Thompson chat it up at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Susan Kelechi Watson
Susan Kelechi Watson is pretty in pink at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Cory Hardrict and La La Anthony
Cory Hardrict and La La Anthony pose for a pic at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis brings some sweet flowers to the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Tiffany Haddish and Angela Bassett
Tiffany Haddish and Angela Bassett are two gorgeous beauties at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay gives an inspiring speech at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o
Danai Gurira wishes Lupita Nyong’o a very happy birthday at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Chloe x Halle
Chloe x Halle perform on stage at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Daniel Kaluuya and Danai Gurira
Daniel Kaluuya and Danai Gurira share a sweet hug as Danai get honored at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Ava DuVernay and Tina Lawson
Ava DuVernay and Tina Lawson take a sweet photo together at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Jay Ellis and Sydelle Noel
Jay Ellis and Sydelle Noel are all smiles at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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La La Anthony
La La Anthony flashes her gorgeous smile at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Chloe x Halle
Chloe x Halle are the sweetest pair as they arrive at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish is happy beyond words as she leaves with her award from the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Essence Atkins and Bresha Webb
Essence Atkins and Bresha Webb are camera ready at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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An Inside Look
A look at the lovely dining tables at the 2018 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
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An Inside Look
A look inside the venue at the 2018 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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Janelle Monae and Tessa Thompson
Janelle Monae and Tessa Thompson share some laughs on stage at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Yolanda Ross, Bresha Webb, and Tiffany Boone
Yolanda Ross, Bresha Webb, and Tiffany Boone pose together at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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BWIH Gift Bag
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Tia Morwy-Hardrict and Cory Hardrict
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Susan Kelechi Watson and Amirah Vann
Susan Kelechi Watson and Amirah Vann strike a pose attend the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
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Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bag
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Tina Knowles and Melina Matsoukas
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Estelle
Estelle is looking pretty at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Angela Rye and Antoinette Robertson
Angela Rye and Antoinette Robertson stun at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
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Tarana Burke and Amy DuBois Barnett
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Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish is sitting pretty at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
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Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bag
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Ava DuVernay and Amandla Stenberg
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Yvette Nicole Brown, Lupita Nyong’o, Lena Waithe, Honoree Tessa Thompson, Susan Kelechi Watson, Danai Gurira, Edwina Findley Dickerson, and Sonequa Martin-Green
Yvette Nicole Brown, Lupita Nyong’o, Lena Waithe, Honoree Tessa Thompson, Susan Kelechi Watson, Danai Gurira, Edwina Findley Dickerson, and Sonequa Martin-Green pose for a perfect group photo at the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood.
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Lil Rel
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Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bag
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Essence Atkins
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Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bag
