On Thursday, February 24th Essence magazine, along with sponsors Lincoln, Moet, and L'Oreal Paris-honored Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, and Loretta Devine at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Many others came out to support and, we have the pics courtesy of theybf.com:
Glam honoree Jennifer Hudson brought her cute date David Jr. on the gold carpet. She rocked a fitted magenta cocktail dress that hugged all her new curves. Get it Jenn!
New mommy-to-be Tia Mowry hit the gold carpet and showed off her baby bump with sister Tamara.
Laz Alonso hit the carpet.
Jessie Williams looked dapper.
Gabrielle Union showed up in this black cocktail gown.
Gorgeous chick Lauren London hit the carpet in a cute and chic look.
Garcelle Beauvais hit up the event looking fresh faced.
Disney Princess Anika Noni Rose was there to present the award to her For Colored Girls co-star Loretta Devine.
Boris and Nicole Kodjoe looked stunning! We love Black love :)
Brandy was there in a cute black dress.
Serena Williams rocked a white Fendi dress.
Angela Simmons also whipped out her white sheer look by Juan Vargas.
Victoria Rowell looked great at the event.
Tatyana Ali has been looking fantastic these days.
Tamala Jones was there in a simple black dress.
Sharon Leal wore a pale green blousy dress with silver heels.
Salli Richardson hasn't skipped a beat over the years!
"True Blood" star Rutina Wesley looked polished in her nude ensemble.
Kimora Lee Simmons was understated yet sexy in her pale pink dress.
Honoree Viola Davis moved the crowd with her speech.
.Niecy Nash was pretty in pink at the event.
The vibrant Loretta Devine hit the gold carpet with her man before receiving her award.
Keri Washington rocked a vintage inspired dress that works for her.
Forest Whitaker was on hand to present the award to his good friend Angela Bassett.
Angela looked incredible as always.
Naturi Naughton rocked an animal print dress for the occasion...
Elise Neal rocked head to toe Gucci.
The beautiful Jill Scott opened the event with spoken word.
Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins hit up the event. Cute shoes!
Kimberly Elise looked nice in her bright floral dress. And she brought her 21-year-old daughter (yes, DAUGHTER!) named Ajablue (yes, AJABLUE!)
And actress Vanessa Bell Calloway was also in the mix.
Everyone looked great!