By Essence ·Updated April 7, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Before the red carpet, there is a moment.
In ESSENCE Beauty Diaries, presented by smartwater®, Brooke DeVard takes us inside her getting-ready process ahead of Black Women In Hollywood, offering an intimate look at the preparation, intention, and energy behind one of culture’s most powerful rooms.
From glam with her trusted team to her final look, every detail is rooted in purpose. Her vibrant orange gown, chosen to complement the event’s signature blue backdrop, reflects a thoughtful balance of creativity and confidence, bringing her full vision to life.
But beyond the beauty, the moment is bigger.
“I have never seen so many incredible Black women in one space,” DeVard shares, capturing the essence of what Black Women In Hollywood represents.
This year also marked the introduction of the ESSENCE Creator Award, presented by smartwater®, where DeVard honored Kinigra Deon, signaling the growing impact of creators shaping the future of storytelling.
Through it all, Beauty Diaries captures what we don’t always see. The ritual before the spotlight. The confidence behind the moment.
Because at Black Women In Hollywood, beauty is not just how she looks. It’s how she shows up.
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