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See What Your Favorite Stars Wore to Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Black girl magic was on full display.

Yesterday, Hollywood's brightest stars descended upon the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. Accordingly, they showed up in stunning looks that matched the depth of their talents. Celebrities such as Tracee Ellis RossGabrielle Union-Wade and Yara Shahidi wore pieces from Lethicia Bronstein, Prada and Chanel, respectively. Finally, Common came out to celebrate the ladies of Hollywood, looking fresh in a head-to-toe Givenchy look. You'll likely have a hard time deciding which outfit is your favorite. Check out all the looks for yourself below. 

  1. Tracee Ellis Ross

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

    Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
  2. Gabrielle Union-Wade

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

    Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
  3. Yara Shahidi

     (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

    Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
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  5. Viola Davis

     (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

    Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
  6. Yvonne Orji

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

    Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
  7. Aja Naomi King

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

    Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

    (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
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  9. Cynthia Erivo

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)

    Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
  10. Teyonah Parris

    (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence)

    Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence

    (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence)
  11. June Ambrose

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)

    Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
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  13. Janelle Monáe

    (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence)

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    (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence)
  14. Issa Rae

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

    Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
  15. Common

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)

    Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence

    (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
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