Black Panther: Wakanda Forever starring Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira led the stars at the 2022 EBONY Power 100 gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The cast of their new film collectively received the Culture Award during the star-studded evening. partywhich was released at Milk Studios by Coke Zero Sugar.
Lupita, 39, who won an Academy Award for her moving performance in 12 Years a Slave, made a splash in a monochromatic ensemble featuring flared pants and criss-cross sashes.
Meanwhile, Letitia showed off her giddy legs in a striking crimson wrap dress reminiscent of the 1970s and amplified the effect with matching stilettos.
Danai, on the other hand, channeled the 1920s in an elegant white fishnet gown that bared the neckline and dripped with fringe at both the bust and hem.
The three women, who returned to the Black Panther sequel after acting in the original film, reunited to treat photographers to some stunning, star-studded group photos.
Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther, tragically died in 2020 at the age of just 43 after a secret battle with cancer, and rather than recast the role, the sequel has moved on with his female co-stars fronting and backing. center.
Making It Happen: The three women, who returned to the Black Panther sequel after acting in the original film, came together to treat photographers to some stunning, star-studded group shots.
Fabulous Lupita: Lupita (left), 39, made a splash in a monochromatic ensemble with flared pants and criss-cross sashes, while Letitia (right) showed off her giddy legs in a striking crimson wrap dress reminiscent of the 1970s
All Together Now: Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther, tragically died in 2020 at the age of just 43 after a secret battle with cancer, and instead of changing the role, the sequel has moved on with his female co-stars front and center.
Divine Danai: The Ebony Power 100 is selected from 10 categories including but not limited to ‘business disruptors’, ‘entertainment powerhouses’, ‘media mavens’, ‘style curators’ and ‘STEM pioneers’
Honorees that night included legendary director Spike Lee, who was as on-trend as ever when he arrived arm-in-arm with his wife of nearly three decades, Tonya Lewis Lee.
A host of writers and comedians made their presence felt, from insecure creator Issa Rae in a big red dress to Emmy-winning writer-star of Abbott Elementary and star Quinta Brunson in a ruffled purple look, to the late night hostess Amber Ruffin.
Meagan Good showed off a radiant figure in a split royal purple dress that allowed her to show off her shapely legs as she snuggled up to Kendrick Sampson.
Real Housewives turned out in droves, including Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss, who arrived on the arm of her husband Todd Tucker, and Beverly Hills’ Garcelle Beauvais, who posed as a bachelor party in eye-catching leopard-print opera gloves.
In Town: Honorees that night included legendary director Spike Lee, who was as hip as ever when he arrived arm-in-arm with his wife of nearly three decades, Tonya Lewis Lee.
Boyz N The Hood actress Nia Long put her bountiful gifts on full display in a party dress designed with a black and white color block motif.
Jeremy Meeks, who rose to fame as the ‘Hot Felon’ after his stylish mugshot went viral online, could be seen walking the red carpet with Kearia Schroeder.
The Ebony Power 100 are selected from 10 categories including, but not limited to, ‘business disruptors’, ‘entertainment powerhouses’, ‘media mavens’, ‘style curators’ and ‘STEM pioneers’.
Resplendent: Meagan Good cut a radiant figure in a split royal purple dress that allowed her to show off her shapely legs as she snuggled up to Kendrick Sampson
Reality: The Real Housewives turned out in force, including Kandi Burruss from Atlanta, who arrived arm in arm with her husband Todd Tucker (left) and Garcelle Beauvais (right) from Beverly Hills, who posed for a bachelor party in a striking pair of leopard print opera gloves
Amber is one of the media pundits to be honored, along with NBC News Chairman Kim Godwin, Wendy Williams’ successor Sherri Shepherd, comedian Ziwe and British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful.
Meanwhile, the ‘powerhouses of entertainment’ boast Kandi and Quinta in their number, amid an array of stars ranging from newer names like HER and Ariana DeBose to legends like Usher and Martin Lawrence.
‘Dynamic duos’ are also a stellar list, featuring hot celebrity couples like Ciara and Russell Wilson, as well as Idris Elba with his wife Sabrina.
Sensation: Boyz N The Hood actress Nia Long showed off her bountiful endowments to the fullest in a party dress designed with a black and white color block motif
Glamour: Jeremy Meeks, who rose to fame as the ‘Hot Felon’ after his stylish mugshot went viral online, could be seen walking the red carpet with Kearia Schroeder