Tiffany Haddish and Rosario Dawson spoke onstage at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on Saturday.
On the second night of the three-day celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, the 43-year-old stand-up comedian and Girls Trip actress put on a stylish display in a chic baby pink ensemble.Â
The Night School star absolutely stunned as she modeled a satin crop top with a plunging keyhole detail and a high-waisted miniskirt with petaled pleats.
The Emmy winner teamed the show-stopping outfit with a pair of metallic silver sandal heels.
She was also spotted carrying a pastel pink mini purse as she posed for pictures at the Convention Center — where Janelle Monáe had flashed the audience during her electric performance on day one.
Stylish pair: Tiffany Haddish, 43, was pretty in pink at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on Saturday. On the second night of the three-day celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rosario Dawson, 44, looked mesmerizing in an elegant black-and-white dress
Glamorous: Haddish sported full and voluminous lashes, a bright pink blush, as well as a deep mauve glossy lip
The film producer further accessorized with silver starburst statement earrings, two understated tennis rings, and a smartwatch.
She styled her platinum blonde bob in beautiful finger waves and rocked a pink monochromatic makeup look to go with her outfit.
Haddish sported full and voluminous lashes, a bright pink blush, as well as a deep mauve glossy lip.
At one point, she also posed for a jaw-dropping photo while sporting a dazzling crown and sitting in a golden throne surrounded by lush greenery.Â
On the same night, Dawson joined Haddish onstage for a motivational talk and looked mesmerizing in an elegant black-and-white dress.
The 44-year-old Mandalorian star — who made her feature film debut in the 1995 independent drama Kids — modeled a black dress with two long, white pleats.
The dress also featured a halter-style neckline that was accentuated by a satin bow.
Over the lovely garment, she donned a classic black blazer that she later opted to wear over her shoulders.
Pretty in pink: The stand-up comedian absolutely stunned as she modeled a satin crop top with a plunging keyhole detail and a high-waisted miniskirt with petaled pleats
Brilliant: The Emmy winner teamed the show-stopping outfit with a pair of metallic silver sandal heels. She was also spotted carrying a pastel pink mini purse at the Convention Center — where Janelle Monáe had flashed the audience during her electric performance on day one.
Gorgeous: The film producer further accessorized with silver starburst statement earrings, two understated tennis rings, and a smartwatch. She styled her platinum blonde bob in beautiful finger waves and rocked a pink monochromatic makeup look to go with her outfit
Queen behavior: At one point, she also posed for a jaw-dropping photo while sporting a dazzling crown and sitting in a golden throne surrounded by lush greenery
Animated duo: On the same night, Dawson joined Haddish onstage for a motivational talk
The Ahsoka actress accessorized simply with a pair of large gold hoop earrings and black pumps.Â
At one point, she threw on a pair of rhinestone-encrusted Minnie Mouse ears over her chic bob with micro fringe.Â
For makeup, she looked ethereal in a shimmering silver cut-crease eyeshadow look teamed with a mauve pink glossy lip.Â
Sometime during her talk with Haddish, the dynamic duo were joined by LaKeith Stanfield and Justin Simien before they took a group photo together.Â
Dawson and Haddish also beamed in a sweet photo of them together sitting down backstage.Â
Other stars at the star-studded festival celebrating Black excellence and culture included Abbott Elementary stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson.
The Tony-nominated actress, 66, put on a stylish display in a colorful suit over a black and lace camisole.
The Dreamgirls alumna left her raven black tresses down and pulled back with a headband to better showcase a pair of large gold statement earrings.
Elegant ensemble: The Mandalorian star — who made her feature film debut in the 1995 independent drama Kids — modeled a black dress with two long, white pleats. The dress also featured a halter-style neckline that was accentuated by a satin bow. The Ahsoka actress accessorized simply with a pair of large gold hoop earrings and black pumps
 Mesmerizing: Over the lovely garment, she donned a classic black blazer that she later opted to wear over her shoulders. At one point, she threw on a pair of rhinestone-encrusted Minnie Mouse ears over her chic bob with micro fringe
Ethereal: For makeup, she looked ethereal in a shimmering silver cut-crease eyeshadow look teamed with a mauve pink glossy lip
Group photo: Sometime during her talk with Haddish, the dynamic duo were joined by LaKeith Stanfield and Justin Simien before they took a group photo together
Dynamic duo: Dawson and Haddish also beamed in a sweet photo of them together sitting down backstage
The singer looked radiant in a makeup look featuring dark eyeliner, bright pink blush, and a deep pink glossy lip.
Brunson, 33, looked so chic in an oversized cropped button-down and the matching shorts adorned with a cactus flower design.
The multi-hyphenate talent teamed her summer look with a pair of nude sandal heels.
The Golden Globe winning actress and filmmaker styled her braids in chic space buns and donned a pair of gold hoop earrings.
For makeup, she rocked a bold green graphic eyeliner look teamed with a nude pink lip.Â
On the red carpet, Ralph and Brunson were also seen posing with their Abbott Elementary costars, Janelle James and Lisa Ann Walter, for a sweet group photo.
James wowed in a sheer green midi dress with pink and purple floral designs over a black slip.
She donned classic black sandal heels and styled her chin-length bob in chic beach waves.
Dazzling duo: Other stars at the star-studded festival celebrating Black excellence and culture included Abbott Elementary stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, 66, and Quinta Brunson, 33
Colorful and radiant: The Tony-nominated actress put on a stylish display in a colorful suit over a black and lace camisole. The Dreamgirls alum left her raven black tresses down and pulled back with a headband to better showcase a pair of large gold statement earrings
Perfect summer co-ord: Brunson looked so chic in an oversized cropped button-down and the matching shorts adorned with a cactus flower design. The multi-hyphenate talent teamed her summer look with a pair of nude sandal heels
Bold and chic: The Golden Globe winning actress and filmmaker styled her braids in chic space buns and donned a pair of gold hoop earrings. For makeup, she rocked a bold green graphic eyeliner look teamed with a nude pink lip
Chic costars: On the red carpet, Ralph and Brunson were also seen posing with their Abbott Elementary costars, Janelle James and Lisa Ann Walter, for a sweet group photo. James wowed in a sheer green midi dress with pink and purple floral designs over a black slip. Walter put on a bold display in a shiny, magenta pink trench coat dress and platform pumps
Walter put on a bold display in a shiny, magenta pink trench coat dress and platform pumps.
For an added touch of glamour, the actress styled her fiery red tresses in a voluminous updo.
At the festival, Kimora Lee Simmons looked striking in a slinky gold minidress and metallic heels.
The 48-year-old supermodel styled her jet black tresses in long beach waves that cascaded around her shoulders and down her back.
For accessories, the entrepreneur donned hoop earrings, a sparkling tennis choker, as well as several jade bangles and gold bracelets.
Quvenzhané Wallis and Isaiah Hill were a stylish pair as they posed together for a cute snap at the event.Â
The Black-ish actress was eye-catching in a bright coral minidress with a mock neck style and beaded fringe adorning the sides of the garment.Â
She teamed the chic dress with a pair of red pointed-toe pumps decorated in floral details.Â
Quvenzhané Wallis and Isaiah Hill were a stylish pair as they posed together for a cute snap at the event.Â
The Black-ish actress was eye-catching in a bright coral minidress with a mock neck style and beaded fringe adorning the sides of the garment.Â
She teamed the chic dress with a pair of red pointed-toe pumps decorated in floral details.Â
Gilded in gold: At the festival, Kimora Lee Simmons looked striking in a slinky gold minidress and metallic heels. The 48-year-old supermodel styled her jet black tresses in long beach waves that cascaded around her shoulders and down her back. For accessories, the entrepreneur donned hoop earrings, a sparkling tennis choker, as well as several jade bangles and gold bracelets
Pristine: Quvenzhané Wallis and Isaiah Hill posed together. The Black-ish star was eye-catching in a bright coral minidress, while Hill — who starred alongside Wallis in Swagger — looked handsome in a light pink short-sleeved button down and tweed shorts
By her side, the actor — who starred alongside Wallis in Swagger — looked handsome in a light pink, short-sleeved button down and tweed shorts.Â
He sported a pair of reflective and gray sneakers as well as a sparkling chain pendant.
Sherri Shepherd was another stunning star that took to the stage for an encore-worthy talk.
Her show-stopping look featured a shimmering dress with orange-to-pink ombré colors and a polo shirt style at the top.
The television host teamed the look with pink satin heels and was glamorous in glistening gold eyeshadow.
Monica, 42, put on a stylish display as she took the stage for a breathtaking performance in a figure-hugging minidress adorned in the Valentino logo.
She teamed the garment with the matching sheer gloves and an oversized jacket with the same pattern.
The Grammy Award-winning singer also modeled a pair of over-the-knee boots for an additional edgy-chic vibe.
She left her raven black hair down in a sleek, straight hairstyle and rocked a iridescent purple-brown smokey eye.
Ice-T was another talented musical guest that took the stage for an outstanding performance.
For the festivities, the 65-year-old rapper donned an effortlessly stylish and all-black ensemble.Â
Stunner: Sherri Shepherd was another stunning star that took to the stage for an encore-worthy talk. Her show-stopping look featured a shimmering dress with orange-to-pink ombré colors and a polo shirt style at the top. The television host teamed the look with pink satin heels and was glamorous in glistening gold eyeshadow
Breathtaking: Monica, 42, put on a stylish display as she took the stage for a breathtaking performance in a figure-hugging minidress adorned in the Valentino logo. She teamed the garment with the matching sheer gloves and an oversized jacket with the same pattern
Effortlessly stylish: Ice-T was another talented musical guest that took the stage for an outstanding performance. For the festivities, the 65-year-old rapper donned an effortlessly stylish and all-black ensemble
All-black ensemble: The Law & Order actor sported a black sweatshirt with the Dolce & Gabbana branding emblazoned across the torso and a pair of dark denim jeans. He finished off the look with a pair of black sneakers with white laces as well as a gold chain, a flashy watch, and square-framed tinted sunglasses
Casual yet cool: Similarly, Ice Cube, 54, opted for a casual yet cool all-black outfit featuring a black boxy button down that read ‘West Coast Warlord’ atop the breast pockets. The N.W.A rapper and filmmaker also sported baggy pants and a snapback as he performed onstage at the second day of the exciting festivalÂ
The Law & Order actor sported a black sweatshirt with the Dolce & Gabbana branding emblazoned across the torso and a pair of dark denim jeans.
He finished off the look with a pair of black sneakers with white laces as well as a gold chain, a flashy watch, and square-framed tinted sunglasses.
Similarly, Ice Cube, 54, opted for a casual yet cool all-black outfit featuring a black boxy button down that read ‘West Coast Warlord’ atop the breast pockets.
The N.W.A rapper and filmmaker also sported baggy pants and a snapback as he performed onstage at the second day of the exciting festival.
