Taraji P. Henson made a statement as the lady of the hour for the Women In Film event in L.A. last night. Meanwhile, Oprah premiered her new drama “Greenleaf.” Pics inside…
Last night, Hollywood’s female elite gathered to honor excellence at the Women In Film 2016 Crystal + Lacy Awards held at the Beverly Hilton. “Empire” starlet Taraji P. Henson was selected to receive the Excellence in Television Lucy Award for her role as Cookie Lyon in the hit FOX series.
Last night, Hollywood’s female elite gathered to honor excellence at the Women In Film 2016 Crystal + Lacy Awards held at the Beverly Hilton. “Empire” starlet Taraji P. Henson was selected to receive the Excellence in Television Lucy Award for her role as Cookie Lyon in the hit FOX series.
The Golden Globe winner trekked the carpet in a black long-sleeve embellished dress from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2016 collection that she paired with black Jimmy Choo pumps. While we’re feeling the dress, it just feels like she wore it in the wrong season. BUt when you want to wear ish that hasn't yet hit shelves....
It’s HOT in L.A.!
The honoree made her way down the carpet stopping for a photo-op with Kirsten Schaffer, Women In Film’s Los Angeles executive director, and Dana Walden, co-chair & CEO of FOX Television Group.
Inside...
The 45-year-old stunna hit the stage to accept the Excellence in Television Award. During her tearful speech, Taraji addressed gender inequality in Hollywood.
In part, she said, “If I do a job just as well as man, people tune in every week. They see me, they root for me just like they root for him. Why should my pay be less? We’ve all we got ladies. If we don’t support each other who will?”
Facts!
At another event....
After her sitdown with First LadyMichelle Obama at the White House, media mogul Oprah stepped out to present her upcoming drama for her OWN cable network titled "Greenleaf."
The series, which Lady O stars in and executive produces, will follow a powerful black family at the center of a Memphis megachurch. Yep, a new series about the “Saints and the Ain’ts.”
Veteran actress Lynn Whitfield, who stars in the upcoming series, was in head-to-toe florals on the green carpet.
Why Did I Get Married Too? star Lamman Rucker rocked a white linen suit for the festivities. He stars in the series as well.
And "Soul Man" actress Niecy Nash slayed in a black strapless jumpsuit. Werk!
"Greenleaf" is set to premiere with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 21st at 10pm EST and Wednesday, June 22nd at 10pm EST on OWN. The show will then air at its regularly scheduled time slot on Wednesdays at 10pm EST. Peep the trailer HERE.
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