Keep scrolling to see our favorite looks from the 2024 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards. 01 Danielle Brooks at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures ...

This pattern reflects deeper issues within Hollywood’s star-making machinery. Black actresses often navigate a system where they’re rarely positioned as the romantic lead, the complex ...

Black women are also more likely to die from a breast cancer diagnosis than white women. Black actresses stepping into roles that portray health issues aren’t just acting; they’re warriors on ...

Like Cynthia—who was nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and two SAG Awards for Wicked—most Black actresses have ... Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images ...

Tyler Perry called out Hollywood studios at this year’s BET Awards, stressing that he has created more Black millionaires than any studio. “I can tell you this, I have made more Black millionaires, ...

The 1990s marked a pivotal moment in how Hollywood depicted plus-size women ... This evolution has allowed plus-size Black actresses to take center stage, showcasing their talents and inspiring ...

Protecting her son, no matter the cost, gets tested when — spoiler alert — Ethan gets accused of murdering his father, Adam, ...

Part of the documentary explores the importance for actresses to not only be ... A project grounded in interviews with 17 Black leading women in Hollywood. "And they're more, right?

"Black Film in Focus" will combine screenings and displays of artifacts showcasing Black performers in movies and television.

He said, “It was seeing Black actors and actresses come out of the gate ... uses talking heads as well as archival footage of Black Hollywood history to thread the narrative together.