'Pose' Cast Radiates At Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

On Thursday (Feb. 7), the best of the best flocked to Beverly Hills for the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon presented by Ford. This year, the event made history by awarding the mostly Black transgender cast of the hit ballroom scene drama Pose— Mj Rodriguez, Angelica Ross, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar and Dominique Jackson— along with one of the show’s writers, producers and directors Janet Mock.  In addition, 007 star Lashana Lynch, Queen & Slim director Melina Matsoukas and Claws and When They See Us star Niecy Nash were also honored for their many contributions to the industry and beyond.

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Remember: In order to be it, you need to see it and all of these beautiful Black women provide each of us, including our little girls, a chance to see themselves on the big and small screens. Not just as a reflection of ourselves, but in them, we can see ourselves as heroes. While the luncheon is most definitely about celebrating these amazing trailblazers, it’s also an opportunity for Black Hollywood to stunt and show off their best lewks. So from our girl Aisha Hinds to Issa Rae, Alfre Woodard, and many more, here’s a look at all the fabulous style that hit the Essence red carpet.

1. ailie Sahar, Honoree Janet Mock, Honoree Angelica Ross, Billy Porter, and Honoree Mj Rodriguez

2. Hailie Sahar, Robin Thede, and Angelica Ross

3. Angelica Ross, Hailie Sahar, and Billy Porter

4. Aisha Hinds

5. Cynthia Bailey and Kym Whitley

6. Mj Rodriguez

7. Lashana Lynch

8. Lashana Lynch

9. Niecy Nash

10. Niecy Nash

11. Melina Matsoukas

12. Loni Love, Essence CEO Michelle Ebanks and Kym Whitley

13. Kerry Washington

14. Ella Balinska

15. Kiki Layne

16. Kiki Layne, Lena Waithe, and Shahadi Wright Joseph

17. Simone Missick

18. BET CEO Debra L. Lee, June Ambrose, Debra Martin Chase, Cynthia Erivo, Essence CEO Michelle Ebanks, and Essence Ventures Founder & Chairman Richelieu Dennis

19. Aisha Hinds, Billy Porter, Janet Mock, and Victoria Mahoney

20. Aisha Hinds

21. Ava DuVernay and CCH Pounder

22. Essence Director of Live Events and Experiential Jovanca Maitland

23. Bresha Webb and Marsai Martin

24. Gina Torres, Robin Thede, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter

25. Brittany Howard, Quinta Brunson, and Robin Thede

26. Melina Matsoukas

27. Billy Porter

28. Issa Rae

29. Arica Himmel

30. Tika Sumpter

31. Shahadi Wright Joseph

32. Garcelle Beauvais

33. Alfre Woodard

34. Gina Torres, Robin Thede, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter

35. Robin Thede

36. Loretta Devine

37. Niecy Nash

38. Melina Matsoukas & Issa Rae

39. Danielle Brooks and Billy Porter

40. Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry-Hardrict

41. Dondré Whitfield

42. Logan Browning

43. Storm Reid and Ava DuVernay

44. Janelle Monáe and Garcelle Beauvais

45. Lena Waithe and Yvonne Orji

46. Issa Rae and Niecy Nash

47. Niecy Nash and Cynthia Erivo

48. Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe

49. Ava DuVernay

50. Jenifer Lewis

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51. Michelle Ebanks and Moana Luu with Ford Motor Company’s Raj Register and Dee Guerrero

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