The women of Black Hollywood turned out yesterday for Essence magazine’s 4th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon in Beverly Hills, where black actresses Loretta Divine, Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, and Viola Davis were honored for their cinematic achievements. The theme of the luncheon was “Simply the Best” as these top notch actresses have shown that they are indeed the cream of the crop when it comes to cinema.
For the past four years, Essence has celebrated Black Women in Hollywood with a luncheon honoring women who are doing the most in terms of film. It is an event that is always held during Oscar week.
Check out the fabulous photos of the honorees and attendees below:
Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer with her son, David Jr.
Actress and previous Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett
Actress Anika Noni Rose
Mogul-ette & mom Kimora Lee Simmons
Actress Loretta Divine
Actress Viola Davis
Diva Niecy Nash and Actress Kerry Washington
Social maven Bevy Smith, Angela Simmons, and singer Brandy
Actreses Tia and Tamera Mowry and the fabulous Jenifer Lewis
Singer Jill Scott
Actress Lela Rochon
Actress Lauren London
Singer Marsha Ambrosius
Gospel duo Mary Mary
Actress and Author Victoria Rowell
Actress Tatyana Ali
This month’s Essence with Angela Bassett on the cover is in stores now.
Photo credit: Wireimage/Getty Images & Essence magazine
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