Black Celeb Looks at 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood
From Teyana Taylor and Ryan Destiny to Chloe Bailey and more, these Black women shined bright at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood celebration. Let's get into their looks!
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As we inch closer to the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, Black women had a moment to celebrate their contributions and collective slayage in the industry at the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
The annual event is one of the highlights for Black celebs near and far as it provides a much needed safe space as awards season nears its end. And as you might expect, more than a handful of our favorite famous faces showed up and showed out on the carpet. From Zendaya to Sheryl Lee Ralph and more, keep reading to see some of the most gorgeous looks!
Marsai Martin
Host Marsai Martin popped out correctly in a short beige dress complete with a dramatic cape. She always gets it!
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey looked like a goddess in this olive green dress which was complimented by her ultra-cute updo!
Teyana Taylor & Chase Infiniti
You already know Teyana Taylor was going to step with a good look to support her “One Battle After Another” costar Chase Infiniti—who was getting honored at the event. And they both looked adorable and hella fashionable together.
Ryan Destiny
The way Ryan Destiny took a white button down dress and turned it into this ultra-chic moment should be studied. It’s so simple but it’s such a good look—especially with that high slit.
Coco Jones
Florals in springtime? No biggie, but on Coco Jones those flowers truly are groundbreaking and stylish. We see you, sis!
Olandria Carthen
Is there really anything or any carpet Olandria Carthen can’t do or wear? Judging by this gold outfit, the answer is no!
Serena Page
Serena Page was already the talk of the internet thanks to her viral SheaMoisture campaign and now she brought even more fire to the ESSENCE carpet with this orange, backless dress!
Chlöe
Chlöe Bailey had us screaming “have mercy” with her colorful look on the carpet! And can we get into the braided loc ponytail? Wow, wow, wow!
Zendaya
One of the best looks of the event, Zendaya strutted her stuff in this floral, white dress, paying homage to Whitney Houston and rocking a short cut for her hair!
Wunmi Mosaku
Oscar-nominee Wunmi Mosaku came through in a fun black dress and noticeable pregnancy glow that did nothing but compliment her radiance!
Jayme Lawson
“Sinners” star Jayme Lawson came through in an eggshell ensemble and her mega-watt smile! We love to see it.
Zinzi Coogler
Zinzi Coogler, who was one of the honorees of the event, stunned in a sequin, cream colored dress.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph popped out looking pretty in pastel pink at the event, just in time for spring. Yes, diva!
Ryan Michelle Bathe
While people may be talking about her hubby Sterling K. Brown for his new show “Paradise,” their heads were turning on Thursday when Ryan Michelle Bathe stepped on the carpet looking chic and gorgeous!
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