Regina King is sophisticated chic in plunging striped dress as Kelly Rowland oozes glamour with pink couture at the star-studded Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 23:44 GMT, 21 February 2019 | Updated: 23:44 GMT, 21 February 2019 Viewcomments The Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards brought out a bevy of stars to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday. And two paragons of style - Regina King and Kelly Rowland - led the red carpet for the 12th annual luncheon with the theme The Power of Our Presence: Art & Activism. The actress, 48, stole the spotlight in a plunging striped dress as the pop star, 38, made a statement in shiny pink couture. Style icons: Regina King and Kelly Rowland were spotted at The Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday Daring to impress, Regina looked every inch the big screen beauty in her fantastic black, red, and white frock. She added a bright red jacket to match the vertical stripes and stomped the gala in black high heels. Throwing caution to the wind, the 227 sitcom alum went virtually makeup free with a slight smokey eye and dab of berry lip. Kelly commanded attention in the bright wrap dress that boasted full length sleeves. Impressive: Daring to impress, Regina looked every inch the big screen beauty in her fantastic black, red, and white frock Au natural: Throwing caution to the wind, the 227 sitcom alum went virtually makeup free with a slight smokey eye and dab of berry lip She thrust her gorgeous gams on center stage as the dress cut high on her toned thighs and she rocked strap heels. The award show was produced to 'celebrate actresses who are making their indelible mark on Hollywood through their art and their activism' according to Essence. Along with Regina, the 2019 Black Women In Hollywood honorees are KiKi Layne, Jenifer Lewis, and Amandla Stenberg. Pretty in pink: Kelly commanded attention in the bright dress that boasted full length sleeves Leggy display: She thrust her gorgeous gams on center stage as the dress cut high on her toned thighs and she rocked strap heels As host of the event, Kelly said in a statement: 'I’m so honored to host this year’s ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards and shine a light on four exceptional women for their art and social activism. 'With this phenomenal Oscar-week celebration, ESSENCE creates a special place that elevates the beauty, power and magic of Black women.' Meanwhile, the red carpet was bombarded by a cavalcade of A-list talent for the fabulous fete. Elegant: Angela Bassett looked elegant in a royal blue dress that featured pointed sleeves and a low cut neckline Chic thespian: Octavia Spencer cut a chic figure in a grey dress with matching leather jacket Angela Bassett looked elegant in a royal blue dress that featured pointed sleeves and a low cut neckline. Tina Knowles Lawson and Amandla turned heads in all black. Octavia Spencer cut a chic figure in a dark grey dress with matching leather jacket. This Sunday, Regina will be bring her savvy style to the Oscars as she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress with her role in If Beale Street Could Talk. And Kelly be seen on the small screen, starring as Gladys Knight in BET’s upcoming American Soul. Stunners: Tina Knowles Lawson and Amandla Stenberg turned heads in all black Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility