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2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon: Red Carpet Arrivals

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Feb 25, 2016 10:28 PM
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Kelly Rowland, 2016 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards luncheon
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Kelly Rowland

The singer was a sight to see in these yellow trousers—such a chic style for the luncheon!


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Zendaya

The former Disney star absolutely rocked the carpet, donning a chic three-piece satin polka-dot ensemble.


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Tia Mowry

The twin mixed and matched patterns, looking oh-so-chic while posing before the luncheon!


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Keke Palmer

The singer brought the heat in this beige and black mesh mini!


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Shonda Rhimes

The famous writer and producer looked ready for spring in this daisy-print number!


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Letoya Luckett

Showing off blonde locks and some sexy cleavage, the R&B singer looked hot, hot, hot in this white jumpsuit!


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Kelly McCreary

The Grey's Anatomy star looked beautiful in this colorful, printed maxi dress.


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Vicky Jeudy

The Orange Is the New Black actress looked perfect in polka dots!


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Serayah McNeill

The Empire star absolutely stunned in this green getup!


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Kym Whitley

The comedienne donned a purple dress and sunnies for her red carpet walk.


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Jurnee Smollett-Bell

We're absolutely loving her sleeveless, white jumpsuit with a pop-of-color lip!


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Garcelle Beauvais

We're obsessed with these wide-legged trousers the Haitian-American actress donned on the carpet with a pair of pointed-toe heels!


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Thandie Newton

Rocking a leather mini and graphic tee, the actress made a fashionable and edgy statement on the red carpet.


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Margaret Avery

The Color Purple actress took the carpet by storm in this periwinkle, fringe dress.


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Charrisse Jackson Jordan

The Real Housewives star looked awesome in this coral jumpsuit.


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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

The Nigerian star stunned in this purple dress. We love the color accents at the train!


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Anika Noni Rose

The Tony Award winner brought on the color with this gorgeous frock.


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Estelle

We're loving this color number on the singer-songwriter!


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Meagan Good

The actress looks ready for spring in this floral, high-low gown.


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Lena Waithe

The Master of None star looked fashionable in a chic, navy suit with a pink floral button-down.


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Latham Thomas

Adding a pop-of-color over her white and black ensemble, the author smiles on the red carpet.


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Tika Sumpter

The actress and host opted for a sleeveless, little black dress, addiing a pop of color with her coral lipstick.


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