The Best Beauty Looks From The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

From flipped-ended bobs to sculpted blush, here are all the beauty looks that defined the 17th annual BWIH red carpet.

The Best Beauty Looks From The ESSENCE 2024 Black Women In Hollywood Awards

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By India Espy-Jones · Updated March 15, 2024

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The 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Red Carpet Pre-Show

The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards is proud to celebrate this year's honorees, who have brought radiant power to the big and small screens through their work as film and television creatives. Leading the way with class, confidence and intentionality, these incredible women are shifting the global Black narrative and shattering every glass ceiling as masters of their craft both in front of and behind the camera. From the boardroom to the box office, they've made magic happen through groundbreaking storytelling, while also setting the stage for a more inclusive and equitable Hollywood. Celebrating this year’s esteemed honorees Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Kathryn Busby, stars from in front of and behind the lens gathered for selfies and sisterhood for the 17th iteration of arguably the most beloved luncheon of awards season.

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles was home to ESSENCE’s 2024 Black Women In Hollywood event today. In celebration of the Black women who have shifted the entertainment landscape–including honorees Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks, Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Kathryn Busby–the 17th annual carpet was full of inspiring individuals. Naturally, these ceiling-breaking breakers came to today’s red carpet with undeniably head-turning beauty looks.

Dune’s Zendaya Coleman, for one, attended in a flipped-ended bob with pink iridescent eyeshadow to match her Jean Paul Gaultier couture look. Moments later, The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey showed out in similar soft pink tones hand-in-hand with sister, Chloe, who appeared in sculpted blush and matte nude lipstick. We couldn’t help but stare when Ms. Tina hit the red carpet, in a lip look that matched the bold floor in which she graced. Meanwhile, Singer Dai Time worked a blunt cut with a ‘60s spiral curl to pair with a natural beat.

Honoree Danielle Brooks’ look was angelic as she is; adding a gold halo to her pulled back bun. Like Brooks, musician Shavone Charles turned her hair into a work of art, with blonde strands braided into a twined sculpture. Abstract blue eyeshadow and silver brows added to the drama. Setting a trend on the red carpet, Claudia Logan, Zuri Hall and honoree Kathryn Busby turned us onto voluminous spiral curls, while braided updos took the cake for Marsai Martin and P-Valley’s Brandee Evans.

Below, take a look at all of the beauty looks Black women served on the BWIH 2024 red carpet.

01 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Kathryn Busby at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

02 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Brandee Evans at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

03 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Danielle Pinnock at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

04 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Tai Beauchamp at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

05 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Loni Love at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

06 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Claudia Logan at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

07 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Tia Mowry at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

08 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Marsai Martin at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

09 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Chloe Bailey at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

10 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Cari Champion at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

11 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Tina Knowles at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

12 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Zendaya at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

13 Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals

Djouliet Amara at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

14 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Zuri Hall attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

15 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony – Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Djouliet Amara attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

16 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony – Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Shavone Charles attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

17 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony – Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Patina Miller attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

18 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony – Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Dai Time attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

19 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony – Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Gia Peppers attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

20 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Skai Jackson attends the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aliah Anderson/WireImage)

21 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Normani attends the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aliah Anderson/WireImage)

22 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Andra Day attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

23 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Danielle Brooks attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

24 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Halle Bailey attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

25 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: Amber Riley attends the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

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