Celeb Cam: Candid Shots from ESSENCE's 2013 Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon
We had a blast at the sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon in Los Angeles. And it looks like our favorite celebrities had an equally good time reuniting with their friends and colleagues. Luckily, celebs like Holly Robinson-Peete and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were happy to give us a peek inside the annual pre-Oscars bash.
Inside BWIH: LaLa, Wendy, Kelly, Jeanette and Lauren!
“We had the fun table,” wrote celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, pictured her with LaLa Anthony, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Kelly Rowland, and Lauren London.
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Inside BWIH: Oprah!
The media maven walks the red carpet at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Oprah and ‘Her Girls’
Oprah Winfrey accepted her award alongside students from her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. “Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters with us today,” wrote Holly Robinson-Peete.
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Inside BWIH: Mara Brock-Akil and Emil Wilbekin
Honoree Mara Brock-Akil is all smiles after an interview with ESSENCE Editor-at-Large Emil Wilbekin at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Gabrielle, Kelly and Erica
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell shares a sweet moment with honoree Gabrielle Union and guest Kelly Rowland.
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Inside BWIH: Ava and Oprah
The Door director Ava DuVernay shares a special moment with Oprah Winfrey inside the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Persia White and Tracee Ellis Ross
The Girlfriends co-stars keep it playful at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Michael Ealy and Regina Hall
The Think Like a Man co-stars had a blast honoring their friend Gabrielle Union at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Adepero and Danai
Steel Magnolias’ Adepero Oduye and Walking Dead star Danai Gurira are all smiles at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Anika Noni Rose
The Dreamgirls star is a vision of beauty at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Sanaa, Gabrielle, and Michael
Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy were there to support their friend Gabrielle Union when she received the “Fierce and Fearless” award.
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Inside BWIH
A look inside at decor at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Erica and Iyanla
Erica Campbell was super excited to meet Iyanla Vanzant at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Jurnee and Quvenzhane
“Had the honor of presenting this beautiful lil girl, Quvenzhane Wallis,” wrote Jurnee Smollet-Bell, pictured here with her hubby Joshua Bell.
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Inside BWIH: Keke Palmer
She’s all grown up! Keke Palmer strikes a pose on the red carpet at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Lauren and Jeanette
It looks like Lauren London and Jeanette Jenkins had a blast at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. We spot Tracee Ellis Ross in the background.
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Inside BWIH: Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine gets ready for her close-up in a photo booth at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Quvenzhane Wallis
All eyes were on honoree Quvenzhane Wallis at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
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Inside BWIH: Tichina and Sidra
Tichina Arnold and Sidra Smith (Tasha Smith’s twin) were as fabulous as ever at the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.