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Black Hollywood Shines On 2021 Oscars Red Carpet
Get into the best in Black beauty and fashion at the 93rd Academy Awards.
After a year of virtual appearances, Hollywood ‘s finest showed up and showed out for the Oscars’ official red carpet Sunday (April 25) night. The 93rd Academy Awards broadcast live from Union Station, the Dolby Theatre, and Highland Center in California with socially-distanced appearances by Regina King, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Zendaya, and more.
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And, of course, Black Hollywood did not disappoint as they posed it up in daring mid-riffs and cut-outs, full ball-gowns, and all the pomp, tulle and circumstance befitting red carpet royalty.
Swipe through to get into all the splendor.
Zendaya
The Malcom & Marie star stunned in a ’60s mod custom fluorescent yellow chiffon Valentino dress designed, aptly named “Force de beauté,” and styled by Law Roach. Roach shared on Instagram that the look was inspired by Cher, herself.
Angela Bassett
The actress served face with slicked back tresses coiffed by Randy Stodghill while draped in a custom Alberta Ferretti gown styled by Jennifer Austin.
Regina King
The actress and One Night In Miami producer served vintage glam vibes a custom Louis Vuitton gown styled by Wayman + Micah and blunt cut razor bob by Larry Sims.
Andra Day
The Billie Holiday showed off skin in this golden Vera Wang dress by Vice.
Daniel Kaluuya
The Judas and The Black Messiah actor kept it simple in an all-black Bottega Veneta suit.
Halle Berry
Berry brought the drama in a mauve Dolce & Gabbana gown.
H.E.R.
The singer served up Prince vibes in this sheer blue/purple Dundas jumpsuit with train, styled by Vice, before winning the Oscar for the song “Fight For You” featured in Judas and The Black Messiah.
Colman Domango
The Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom actor stole the red carpet in a fuchsia custom Versace suit.
Viola Davis
The actress shined in this all-white strategic cut-out gown by Alexander McQueen styled by Elizabeth Stewart while rocking a fauxhawk crown of textured coils.
Zaria
The Two Distant Strangers actress slayed a monochromatic champagne palette in a sequined satin Dolce & Gabbana gown with thigh-high split styled by Wayman + Micah.
Leslie Odom Jr.
The One Night In Miami star worked a Brioni golden suit made with actual 24K gold thread.
Celeste Waite
The actress served up queen of hearts vibes in Gucci, paired with a heart-inspired clutch.
Tiara Thomas
The first-time Oscar winner edged up the red carpet in a custom Jovana Louis all-white ensemble, which featured a plunging V-neckline jumpsuit paired with a structured blazer accented with white feathers. She took home an Oscar for Judas and The Black Messiah‘s “Fight For You” alongside H.E.R.
