Stylish Celebs Celebrate Honorees at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood
Stylish Celebs Celebrate Honorees at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood
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Honoring Iconic Black Women
The 2023 honorees included some of the most impactful women in both film and fashion. Academy Award-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo, multi-talented artist Teyana Taylor, writer and producer extraordinaire Raamla Mohamed, and the legendary Marla Gibbs were celebrated for their work and influence. Hosted by Hollywood’s dashing Aldis Hodge, the event not only brought these names together but also solidified their place as fashion icons.
These women shine not only for their contributions to entertainment but also for their ability to tell stories, redefine beauty standards, and fearlessly advocate for visibility within an industry that hasn’t always been inclusive.
Making Statements Through Fashion
Fashion has always been central to the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. This year’s red carpet was a spectacular showcase of vibrant personal style meeting cultural pride. Black women are reclaiming space on red carpets by blending boldness and elegance with looks that demand attention and respect.
Teyana Taylor in Amiri
Is there anything Teyana Taylor can’t do? This year’s honoree stunted in a sultry yet simple Amiri look that perfectly paired a soft peach color with a sexy high split. The dress accentuated her chizzled body, making a fierce fashion statement.
Cynthia Erivo in Maison Margiela
Cynthia Erivo has consistently proven herself a red carpet risk-taker, and this year was no different. Draped in an architectural Maison Margiela creation, Erivo was the epitome of high fashion. From the dramatic lines to the thoughtful details, her look reflected her boundary-pushing artistry both on- and off-screen.
Lori Harvey in Burberry
Dripping in elegance and sophistication, Lori Harvey stepped out in a timeless Burberry ensemble with a modern twist on the Burberry trench and pattern. Her sharp tailoring, coupled with her ability to exude effortless confidence, reminded everyone why she’s a rising star in Hollywood style.
Laverne Cox in Thom Browne
Laverne Cox is Hollywood royalty when it comes to owning the red carpet, and she didn’t disappoint in her Thom Browne look. A delicate blend of structured tailoring and modern details, the ensemble emphasized both her long legs and her undeniable influence.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. Whether you’re swooning over Teyana Taylor’s Amiri look or taking notes from Cynthia Erivo’s fearless fashion game, one thing is clear: Black Hollywood shined bright and defined black excellence on their terms. See their looks below…The article ‘Stylish Celebs Celebrate Honorees at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood‘ was created with the help of Jasper.AI
1. Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a feather gown with a sweetheart neckline and sky high slit.
2. Meagan Good
Meagan Good attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a peach corset dress with a bubble skirt and train by Eman Alajan
3. Raamla Mohamed
2025 Raamla Mohamed attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a floral printed sage dress.
4. Jonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a green blazer and blue pants with a turtleneck and barret
5. Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a dramatic textured black dress by Maison Margiela with a matching cape
6. Boris Kodjoe
Boris Kodjoe attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a classy silver suit with no tie and aviators.
7. Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a flirty white and black top with black harem pants by Diotima.
8. Aldis Hodge
Award host Aldis Hodge attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood in a tan suit with a country flair in the sticking and pearls
9. Teyana Taylor
Taylor attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in a sexy tan fitted dress by Amiri with cut outs.
10. Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash
Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash attend the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood with Jessica wearing a black suit with white piping and a pussy bow blouse. Niecy is wearing a short flirty purple dress
11. Issa Rae
Issa Rae attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a strapless citrius orange gown.
12. Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in a Thom Browne suit topped with a harness
13. Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a modernized Burberry Trench paired with pants in the famous Burberry pattern.
14. Scott Evans
Scott Evans attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a soft pink double breasted suit
15. Tyla
Tyla attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in a short tan sequin dress with a square neckline and gladiator stilettos
16. Brandee Evans
Brandee Evans attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a voluminous sheer pink gown Kristina Kharlashkina
17. Ryan Destiny
Ryan Destiny attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards keeping sexy in a tan and brown menswear inspired suit
18. Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a powder blue blazer dress with gold buttons
19. Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood mixing patterns in gold jacquard pants paired with a diamond patterned sweater
20. Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a black mermaid gown with lace and opra length gloves
21. Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a white menswear inspired suit with exenuated shoulders and an exaggerated matching tie.
22. Tyler Lepley
Tyler Lepley attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a tan suit that tied around the waist.
23. Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood in a sexy black gown with a train and cut outs.
24. Jodie Turner-Smith
Jodie Turner-Smith attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood in a hunter green leather two piece with knee boots
25. Shoniqua Shandai
Shoniqua Shandai the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a orange draped wrap dress with pink accents.
26. Luvvie Ajayi
Luvvie Ajayi attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a playful Thom Browne look
27. Claire Sulmers
Claire Sulmers attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a grape colored gown with a high slit and trimmed in feathers by Michael Costello
28. Storm Reid
Storm Reid attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a dramatic blue and green gown by Cong Tri with a hi-low skirt
29. Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards a trench coat dress by Ganni
30. Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a strapless belted dress with a trumpet skirt by Carolina Herrera.
31. Cynthia Bailey
Cynthia Bailey attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a silky black gown with half sleeves
32. David Oyelowo
Oyelowo attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in a rust two piece suit
33. Coco Jones
Coco Jones attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a white drapped dress showing off her long legs.
34. Karrueche Tran
Karrueche Tran attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood wearing a simple but sexy black gown with a high slit.
35. Krys Marshall
Krys Marshall attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in a flirty Zimmermann dress with dramatic sleeves.
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