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2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon - Show

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On Thursday, March 1, Essence held it’s annual Black Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles. This year, the honorees were “Girl’s Trip” Tiffany Haddish, “Black Panther’s” Danai Gurira, “Master of None’s” Lena Waithe and “Thor’s” Tessa Thompson.

From the looks of it, this luncheon was LIT with Black women in the industry showing up and out to support these four beautiful and talented actresses.

Here’s a peek at the event.

1. Black Girls Really Are Magic!

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On Thursday, March 1, Essence held it’s annual Black Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles. This year, the honorees were “Girl’s Trip” Tiffany Haddish, “Black Panther’s” Danai Gurira, “Master of None’s” Lena Waithe and “Thor’s” Tessa Thompson. From the looks of it, this luncheon was LIT with Black women in the industry showing up and out to support these four beautiful and talented actresses. Here’s a peek at the event.

2. Squad Goals

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3. Lupita Nyong’o

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4. Tiffany Haddish

Essence 11th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Awards Gala - Arrivals Source:WENN

5. Tessa Thompson

2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon Source:WENN

6. Danai Gurira

2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon Source:WENN

7. Angela Bassett

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8. Lena Waithe And Tessa Thompson

9. Janelle Monae

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11. Sylvia Obell

12. Tina Knowles

13. LaLa Anthony

14. Tia Mowry-Hardwick and Cory Hardwick

15. Jay Ellis

16. Mike Colter

17. Loretta Divine

18. Estelle

19. Amandla Stenberg

20. Susan Kelechi Watson

21. Gabourey Sibide

22. Jussie Smollett

23. Sonequa Martin-Green

24. Ava DuVernay

25. Tiffany Haddish and Yvonne Orji

26. Jurnee Smollett Bell

27. Loni Love

28. Betty Gabriel

29. Angela Bassett and Ava DuVernay

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30.

31. Angela Rye

32. Amanda Seales

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33. Chloe X Halle

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35. Mike Colter and Lil Rel Howery

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