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the 2022 honorees
Fifteen years ago, ESSENCE® launched Black Women In Hollywood as a spotlight for achievements on screen and a celebration of female voices expanding and transforming the art of storytelling. This year, we are proud to recognize four actresses whose talents have contributed to the creation of a vast and dynamic Black cinematic universe.
QUINTA BRUNSON
Chanté adams
aUnjanue ellis
Nia long
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AUNJANUE ELLIS
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NIA LONG
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Chanté adams
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Damson opening
CEO Caroline Wanga offers special remarks at Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Aunjanue Ellis Acceptance Speech during Black Women In Hollywood.
Multi-talented actor, musician, and producer Donald Glover introduces honoree Quinta Brunson with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Deputy Editor Cori Murray shares special remarks at the Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Sondra Sutton Phung's Ford Speech at BWIH.
Chante Adams Acceptance Speech at Black Women in Hollywood.
Actor Larenz Tate presents honoree Nia Long with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Tank graces the stage to perform at the 15th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony.
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Damson opening
CEO Caroline Wanga offers special remarks at Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Aunjanue Ellis Acceptance Speech during Black Women In Hollywood.
Multi-talented actor, musician, and producer Donald Glover introduces honoree Quinta Brunson with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Deputy Editor Cori Murray shares special remarks at the Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Sondra Sutton Phung's Ford Speech at BWIH.
Chante Adams Acceptance Speech at Black Women in Hollywood.
Actor Larenz Tate presents honoree Nia Long with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Tank graces the stage to perform at the 15th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony.
Watch Now
Damson opening
CEO Caroline Wanga offers special remarks at Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Aunjanue Ellis Acceptance Speech during Black Women In Hollywood.
Multi-talented actor, musician, and producer Donald Glover introduces honoree Quinta Brunson with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Deputy Editor Cori Murray shares special remarks at the Black Women in Hollywood celebration.
Sondra Sutton Phung's Ford Speech at BWIH.
Chante Adams Acceptance Speech at Black Women in Hollywood.
Actor Larenz Tate presents honoree Nia Long with her Black Women in Hollywood award.
Tank graces the stage to perform at the 15th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony.
