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Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

2. Kelly Rowland made her first public appearance since giving birth and she looked heavenly in all white.

Kelly Rowland made her first public appearance since giving birth and she looked heavenly in all white.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

5. Laverne Cox kept it simple and conservative in this peach and navy combo.

Laverne Cox kept it simple and conservative in this peach and navy combo.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

11. Garcelle Beauvais put all the 20-something-year-olds to shame in this jumpsuit.

Garcelle Beauvais put all the 20-something-year-olds to shame in this jumpsuit.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

16. Jurnee Smollett-Bell opted for all white, with a pop-of-color lipstick.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell opted for all white, with a pop-of-color lipstick.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

18. Lorraine Toussaint went the polar opposite and opted for black.

Lorraine Toussaint went the polar opposite and opted for black.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

19. Tika Sumpter did the same and opted for a black curve hugging dress.

Tika Sumpter did the same and opted for a black curve hugging dress.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

23. Chanel Iman showed us why she gets paid the big bucks for posing.

Chanel Iman showed us why she gets paid the big bucks for posing.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

24. Sheryl Lee Ralph switched it up and rocked some burgundy leather.

Sheryl Lee Ralph switched it up and rocked some burgundy leather.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

26. Erica Ash also made an appearance and stunned in emerald green.

Erica Ash also made an appearance and stunned in emerald green.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

28. Tichina Arnold took her accessories to the next level, as she was the only lady with a hat.

Tichina Arnold took her accessories to the next level, as she was the only lady with a hat.

Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, & More Attend Essence’s 8th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc