Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards 2026 red carpet

The 2026 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards, honoring achievements in both film and television, were held in Los Angeles on Mar. 12.

Major stars such as Zendaya, Kerry Washington and Halle Bailey were in attendance. Also on the red carpet were Chlöe Bailey, Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, Regé-Jean Page, Nathalie Emmanuel, Tyrese Gibson, Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Danielle Brooks, Delroy Lindo, Lamorne Morris, Coco Jones, Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler, Laverne Cox, Wunmi Mosaku, Marsai Martin, Sheryl Lee Ralph, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Yvonne Orji, Leslie Jones, Tyriq Withers, Kiersey Clemons, Nnamdi Asomugha, Tia Mowry, Eva Marcille, Amber Riley, Mýa, Jackée Harry, Garcelle Beauvais, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Loni Love and Ruth E. Carter.

Photographers including FilmMagic, Getty Images, Getty Images for ESSENCE and Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP captured images of the event and the red-carpet looks.

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