Billy Porter, Issa Rae and More Dazzle at the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
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When it comes to fashion, Billy Porter never disappoints!
The Emmy-winning Pose star turned heads in an eclectic black and white outfit as he walked the black carpet at the 2020 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday.
he was joined at the annual pre-Oscars event by the likes of Issa Rae, who dazzled in a tangerine asymmetrical dress, Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Storm Reid, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, and Niecy Nash.
The latter star and the cast of Pose are among the celebs who are being honored at the ceremony.
"ESSENCE is thrilled to commemorate the creative and critical achievements of Black women as originators, nurturers, makers and creators during our 13th Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon," MoAna Luu, ESSENCE Chief Content & Creative Officer, said in a statement in January. "Whether they're reclaiming our culture or dismantling traditional gender ideas, each of our honorees uplift us as they present their unique gifts on the screen and behind the camera. As ESSENCE celebrates 50 years of the power of our presence, we are proud to salute them all."
See photos of the stars at the 2020 Black Women in Hollywood Awards:
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Billy Porter
When it comes to fashion, the Pose star never disappoints!
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Issa Rae
The star is all smiles in a tangerine dress.
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Gabrielle Union
The actress sports a red and white floral style.
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Kerry Washington
The actress sizzles in this sexy look.
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Niecy Nash
The star is pretty in pink.
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Lashana Lynch
The actress showcases a romantic look.
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Janelle Monáe
The singer turns heads with this polka dotted style.
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Mj Rodriguez
The Pose star showcases a fun, printed style.
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Alfre Woodard
The actress showcases a black and white look.
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Garcelle Beauvais
The actress and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star turns heads in a mermaid-inspired dress.
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Kandi Burruss
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star is all smiles in a yellow wrap mini-dress.
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Eva Marcille
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star shows some leg.
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Storm Reid and Robyn Simpson
The actress is all smiles in sunshine yellow as she appears with her mom, who sports tie-dye.
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Tika Sumpter
The actress is pretty in pink.
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Cynthia Bailey
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star poses in a black fringed dress.
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Loni Love
The comedienne and actress showcases a colorful style.
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict
The star showcases a colorful, printed style.
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Gina Torres
The actress is all smiles in a sleek white asymmetrical dress.
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Priah Ferguson
The Stranger Things star sports an adorable printed look.
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Jenifer Lewis
The actress and singer is all smiles in pink and black.
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Danielle Brooks
The Orange Is the New Black alum sports a bright printed outfit.
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Janet Mock
The writer and transgender rights activist poses in a white floral gown.
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Marsai Martin
The black-ish star showcases a career chic style.
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Aja Naomi King
The actress is red hot.
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June Ambrose
The costume designer turns heads with a vintage seafoam gown.
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Brittany Howard
The musician looks cool in red and black.
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Taylor Russell
The actress appears on the black carpet in a textured white dress.
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Hailie Sahar
The Pose star is all smiles in white.
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Shahadi Wright Joseph
The actress showcases a colorful look.
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Angelica Ross
The businesswoman and transgender rights advocate poses in pink.
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Loretta Divine
The actress showcases a bold style.
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DeWanda Wise
The actress wows in a fuchsia cut-out dress.
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Yvonne Orji
The actress is all smiles in this off-the-shoulder style paired with Lulu Dharma jewelry.
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Logan Browning
The actress is all smiles in this '90s style.
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Laura Harrier
The actress opts for a sleek mini dress.
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Kirby Howell-Baptiste
The actress sports a colorful look.
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Kiki Layne
The actress poses in a white dress.
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Genevieve Nnaji
The actress showcases a bold look.
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Tomi Adeyemi
The author sports a cool, colorful look.
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Robin Thede
The actress, comedienne and writer is all smiles in a printed gown.
The 2020 Oscars are set to air live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Watch the Oscars live on CTV Sunday, February 9 at 8/6MT!
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