Black women who impact and inspire the on-screen entertainment industry descended on the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles for ESSENCE’s 2024 Black Women In Hollywood yesterday, bringing with them the spirit of friendship, collaboration, and a sprinkle of that famed Black Girl Magic. Celebrating this year’s esteemed honorees Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Kathryn Busby, stars from in front of and behind the lens gathered for selfies and sisterhood for the 17th iteration of arguably the most beloved luncheon of awards season.
Stars like Zendaya, Tina Knowles, Chloe Bailey, Lena Waithe and more were spotted honoring the contributions of Black women to entertainment, and looking fly while doing so. Check out the action in the photos below: