Halle Bailey Shines Light On Halo Pregnancy In Essence Speech

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That’s not to say there wasn’t plenty of color on display. Industry powerhouse Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ, who was also honored looked radiant in an eye-popping shade of yellow.

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Lex Scott and Christina Elmore also picked up the lemon vibes.

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Citrus was winning, okay?

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Karen Pittman heard about that ORANGE and made it do what it do when it meets melanin.

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Activist and model Marley Dias looked lovely in turquoise and pink.

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Marsai Martin slayed in sparkly green and feathery lilac.

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Like Halle Bailey, Muni Long was thinking pink.

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The Grammy-winner closed the show with her hit song, “Made for Me” bringing the crowd to their feet.

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Dominique Perry also went pink and feathery.

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Raven Goodwin chose to wear her hot pink with some fringe — and pops of orange on the accessories.

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Cassandra Freeman also color-blocked orange and pink. Beautiful right?

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Yvonne Orji also opted for a soft pink

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You’ll never get left on read while wearing red if you’re Skye Townsend

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Kat Graham

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Patina Miller

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Or Tamera Mowry-Housely!