See the Glamorous Looks from the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Yasmine Coleman
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Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Storm Reid and more stars wowed at the event.

Stars pulled out all the fashion stops for the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Celebrating the strides made by Black women in film and TV, the platform was created to spotlight "Black women in Hollywood who are owning their narratives and transforming the art of storytelling."

Several celebrities gathered for the 16th annual industry event, which was hosted at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 9 in Los Angeles, California.

Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Viola Davis, Storm Reid, Niecy Nash, Daniel Kaluuya and more stunned on the white carpet as they showed off their looks and posed for photos before heading into the venue.

Check out some of the standout ensembles from the ceremony below!

Quinta Brunson at the Essence 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1247953934" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Gilbert Flores/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Gilbert Flores/Getty Images</a></p>

Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson popped against the black backdrop and contrasting white carpet in a magenta Greta Constantine dress with voluminous sleeves, paired with matching Dolce & Gabbana sandals.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Viola Davis attends the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for ESSENCE)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472402763" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Robin L Marshall/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Robin L Marshall/Getty Images</a></p>

Viola Davis channeled a disco vibe in silver sequin pants paired with all black.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Storm Reid attends Essence 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472367929" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images</a></p>

The Last of Us actress Storm Reid sported an edgy leather cognac-colored Jonathan Simkhai dress with zipper embellishments, paired with animal-print sandals.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends Essence 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472389546" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images</a></p>

Sheryl Lee Ralph radiated in a burnt orange dress complete with a full skirt, accessorizing the look with a leather braided accent to cinch the waist along with black peep-toe pumps.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Yara Shahidi attends Essence 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472367897" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images</a></p>

Black-ish and Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi brought neon colors to the carpet in a bright two-piece silk jogger set paired with brown pointed toe pumps.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Daniel Kaluuya attends Essence 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472366161" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images</a></p>

NOPE star Daniel Kaluuya kept it classic in a navy satin-lapel suit worn over a fresh white tee.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Niecy Nash-Betts attends the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472369703" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Arnold Turner/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Arnold Turner/Getty Images</a></p>

Claws alum Niecy Nash went bold for the event, donning a stylish red and black Dolce & Gabbana pant suit.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Ryan Coogler attends the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE)<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1472378877" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Arnold Turner/Getty Images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Arnold Turner/Getty Images</a></p>

Black Panther and Creed filmmaker Ryan Coogler stylishly chose an earth-tone color palette: a moss green blazer over a neutral greige tee, paired with charcoal grey slacks and multicolored sneakers.