Hot Shots: Kelly Rowland And More Rock the Black Carpet At ‘Essence’ Luncheon

‘Keep It Between Us’ belter Kelly Rowland certainly kept all eyes on her as she made her entrance to the 2012 5th annual ‘ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood’.

The annual soiree, which this year saluted the achievements of African American actresses Octavia Spencer, Kerry Washington, Pam Grier, and Paula Patton, was a star studded affair that guest-listed names like Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Nicole Ari Parker, and more.

American Idol alum Jordin Sparks was also on hand to sing tribute to her late ‘Sparkle’ co-star Whitney Houston. See all the glitz and glam in pictures below (all photos courtesy of Essence magazine):

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See why black girls continue to show the industry why they rock in the event’s full picture album here.