Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon: See the star-studded photos

By TheGrio Staff

·March 25, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: Honorees Nia Long, Quinta Brunson, Chanté Adams, and Aunjanue Ellis during the 2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Essence’s annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon was held this week in Los Angeles, and theGrio received photos from the star-studded event.

Honorees Nia Long, Quinta Brunson, Chanté Adams, and Aunjanue Ellis during the 2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

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As theGrio previously reported, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards recognize some of the most impactful Black women in Hollywood. The official ceremony took place on March 24, and was hosted by Snowfall‘s Damson Idris.

In addition to honorees like Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis, Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), and Nia Long, the ceremony featured various other celebrities attending to uplift these powerful and fabulous women in the industry.

Check out some of the biggest red carpet moments from the night below:

Quinta Brunson

(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Aunjanue Ellis

(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Chanté Adams

(Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Nia Long

Honoree Nia Long accepts an award onstage during the 2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon on March 24. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for ESSENCE)