The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Best Red Carpet Shoes
The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is an annual celebration that honors pioneering and talented Black women in Hollywood – both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. ?Taking place on Feb. 27 at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, the event will celebrate its 18th year as ESSENCE honors actresses and talent who are making their undeniable mark in film and television and forging forward their own definition of what it means to be a Black Woman in Hollywood. Take a look at the attendees’ shoes and looks on the red carpet.
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2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Meagan Good at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Taraji P. Henson attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Tyla attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Tia Mowry at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Laverne Cox at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Issa Rae attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash Betts at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Cynthia Erivo at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Tyra Banks at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Ryan Destiny at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Coco Jones at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Karrueche Tran at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Lori Harvey attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Kandi Burruss at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Dominique Fishback at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Da’Vinchi at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Kyla Pratt at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Storm Reid attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
EMAYATZY CORINEALDI at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Anthony Anderson at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Yvette Nicole Brown at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Rickey Thompson at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Zulay Henao at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Aldis Hodge at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Jurnee Smollett at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Scott Evans at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Taye Diggs at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Melissa Butler at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Dewayne Perkins at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Claire Sulmers at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Kathryn Busby at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Laverne Cox attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Terri J. Vaughn at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Salli Richardson-Whitfield at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Nkechi Okoro Carroll at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Tyra Banks attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Cynthia Erivo attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Natasha Rothwell at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: <> attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Ryan Destiny attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Shanola Hampton at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Wendy Osefo at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Muni Long at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Jackie Asamoah at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Alesha Renee at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Marianne Jean-Baptiste at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Skai Jackson at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Tasha Smith at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Karen Pittman at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
David Oyelowo at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Kym Whitley at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Zoe Kravitz at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Nafessa Williams at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Jonathan Majors at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Tika Sumpter at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Arrivals
Kamie Crawford at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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