And just like that, the Academy Awards, and awards season pretty much, has come with big fanfare and went. The 96th ceremony, which is seen as the end of that season, had a little bit of everything, from big performances (hey Ryan Gosling!), some heartwarming wins (we’re looking at our girl Da’Vine Joy Randolph!), and some major style (looks were served!). In addition to showcasing some fab ensembles on the red carpet, where black seemed to be the color of the night, love was on display, too. Black stars, from film to sports and even social media faves, arrived to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night in grand fashion. From Gabby and Dwyane to Sterling and Ryan Michelle, scroll through to see who made the Oscars date night.
The two-time Oscar winner didn’t have the pressure of being nominated this year, and took on presenter duties with beautiful wife Amatus by his side.
Our Black Women in Hollywood honoree may not have won on Oscar night in the Best Supporting Actress category for her work in The Color Purple, but she certainly looked like an award next to hubby Dennis.
Rickey, who was the musical director for the Academy Awards, showed up with his wife, author Rachel, as they shined together on the red carpet.
Social media superstar Khaby Lame stepped out for the Oscars with his new fiancée, Wendy, both dressed to the nines as they stepped in front of the photogs.
Brown, who was a nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his work in American Fiction, was all smiles next to his number one supporter, stunning actress and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe.
Andrew Roberts, an Emmy-winning visual effects supervisor who was nominated for Best Visual Effects for his work on the film The Creator (which starred John David Washington), attended the event with his family. Son Miles hit the carpet with a proud Black power fist.
ABC News president Kim Godwin matched her husband, Derrick C. Manning, in metallic silver looks for Oscar night.
The always stylish couple sparkled at the event. Wade was actually nominated for his documentary short, The Barber of Little Rock. He was an executive producer on the project.
Ugandan politician, singer and actor Bobi Wine attended the Academy Awards with his wife, Ugandan author Barbie Kyagulanyi. The couple were present as their documentary, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, about Wine’s rise from music star to presidential candidate, was nominated for Best Documentary at the event.
