Our 17th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards was inspiring on March 7th. The star-studded event was aspirational, from beautiful and bold gowns to moments of joy on the red carpet at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. This year’s honorees included Oscar-nominated and SAG Award-winning actor Danielle Brooks, Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, as well as Nkechi Okoro Carroll, and Starz’s Kathryn Busby with the incomparable Grammy award-winning rapper Cliff “Method Man” Smith. The purpose of the event is to celebrate Black women making their mark in Hollywood and beyond, and this year’s theme was “Radiant Power” to highlight the “strength, grace, and influence” of Black women as they continue to navigate the fickle and murky waters of the entertainment business, including 2023’s writers and actors strikes. The women honored rose up past numerous adversities and, more importantly, served as a beacon of hope to their community.
Aside from the honorees, we loved seeing all the family moments throughout the event and on the red carpet. Of course, we immediately spotted the Bailey sisters strutting in their gorgeous ensembles. Next, we saw the iconic duo Tia and Tamera Mowry posing together for pictures, and even Boris Kodjoe and his son came out to support.
Inside the event, Chloe honored her sister, Halle, while holding back her tears before her award was presented. “We started this journey together, and it’s been the joy of my life to watch her blossom,” she told the audience. We also noted a handful of sisterhood moments as actresses flocked to each table to commemorate each other in celebration of a glorious afternoon. See several heart-warming family moments from the afternoon below.
Sophia Dennis, Richelieu Dennis and Rechelle Dennis attend the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Nicolas Neruda Kodjoe and his father, Boris Kodjoe attend the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Sisters Tamera Mowry and Tia Mowry at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Creators of the breakout movire, Honk for Jesus, Adamma Ebo and Adanne Ebo attend the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Content creators and sisters, Paris Kyle and Sydney Kyle attend the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Dynamic sister duo, Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey lovingly pose together, with Halle showing her award at the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
