The celebration of excellence among Black women is never-ending here at Black Girl Magic headquarters and this year, we’ll be bringing you even closer to our ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards with a little help from a familiar face who is certainly no stranger to success from both behind and in front of the Hollywood cameras.
Actor, producer and TV personality Terrence J will join the 13th annual Black Women In Hollywood Awards on Thursday, February 6 as the official host of our red carpet livestream. As with each year, the red carpet livestream will bring you right to the carpet, where a who’s who of entertainment industry royalty will stop by just before heading inside for the award ceremony.
An entertainment industry veteran, Terrence J’s journey is an inspiring one. Since landing his breakout gig as co-host of BET’s 106 & Park in 2006, he has gone on to see continued success as an actor, film producer and on-air television host. Most recently, the Queens, NY native and proud HBCU alum was named Head of Talent Engagement for the film & television division of the Hidden Empire Film Group.
This year’s awards will be hosted by award-winning musician, actress and co-host of The Talk, Eve. 202 honorees include: EMMY Award-winning actress, comedian, director and producer Niecy Nash; DGA nominated director and two-time Grammy Award winning music video director Melina Matsoukas; actress Lashana Lynch; and the trailblazing cast and co-executive producer/director/writer of Pose (Janet Mock, Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross and Hailie Sahar). Previously announced presenters for the event include Ava DuVernay, Alfre Woodward, Issa Rae and Billy Porter, while Alabama Shakes lead vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard has been confirmed to perform.
The 2020 ESSENCE BlackWomen In Hollywood Awards is presented by Ford and sponsored by AT&T Humanity of Connection,Coca-Cola, Geico, Hulu, L’Oréal Paris, McDonald’s and Netflix.
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