A legion on beautiful A-list actresses attended the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. Some debuted new looks while others stuck to their signature aesthetics. Let's take a look at the top talent from last night:


Oscar winning actress Gabourey Sidibe went for cute and safe in a green knee length gown and black cardigan. Flats are always comfy, but I'd love to see her try a stiletto or wedge heel for one of her many red carpet events.

Zoe Saldana never disappoints in the couture department, and shined in a ruffle applique flutter dress with nude shoes. She looks young, yet classy and sophisticated, and her pop of red lip is subtle yet sultry. Hot!

Serena Williams went for a nude look as well, and accented a new bright haircut with a cap sleeve ivory dress with embellished shoulders with matching strappy sandals. Her new hair color is doing wonders and is by far the highlight of her look. Hot!
Queen Latifah also joined the neutral team in a form fitting white suit with dangling necklaces and smart nude pumps. I would have loved to see her do a bit more with her hair--perhaps tendrils of curls? But overall, a hot look for the Queen.

Jada Pinkett Smith channeled her inner flower child in a drape caftan belted at the waist and chunky platform studded sandals. The metallic sheen of her dress played up her bronze glow and fun updo--somehow she managed to look 20 years younger!
Both Mary J. Blige and Taraji P. Henson broke up the neutral dress trend with turquoise and purple form fitting one shoulder dresses. The frocks show off their athletic builds and shine in a sea of beiges and creams.

And lastly, Keri Hilson debuted a raven haired look along with a strapless corset top, satin pants, and a metallic bolero. I'm liking this mature look for Keri--hot!

What do you think?

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