Tyra Banks is a busty bombshell as she steals the show from Cynthia Erivo and Zoë Kravitz at star-studded gala

Tyra Banks is a busty bombshell as she steals the show from Cynthia Erivo and Zoë Kravitz at star-studded gala Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By SHARON MAI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 03:59 GMT, 28 February 2025 | Updated: 03:59 GMT, 28 February 2025 e-mail View comments Tyra Banks looked ravishing as she led the stars at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday.

The supermodel, 51, turned heads in a busty corset and skintight gown as she walked the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles ahead of the event. She was joined by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and actress-director Zoë Kravitz as they joined the star parade at the annual soirée. For the special occasion, supermodel Banks also donned another wickedly fashionable look as she slipped into a black gown with off-the-shoulder, long sleeve-gloves and a low-cut neckline.

The key piece of her look was a sculptural corset with intricate beading, which she layered over the head-turning dress with a floor-sweeping train. The cover star for the upcoming March/April issue of Essence brought along her mother Carolyn London ahead of accepting the inaugural Luminary Spotlight honor. Tyra Banks looked ravishing as she led the stars at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday.

She was joined by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and actress-director Zoë Kravitz as they joined the star parade at the annual soirée Inspired by her character Elphaba in Wicked, Erivo channeled the Wicked Witch of the West at the event and modeled a sheer, Maison Margiela ball gown made up of voluminous tulle . Over the chic dress, she wore a matching cape featuring an asymmetrical collar and a velvet ribbon tied in a bow. She showed off her signature, long stiletto nails — which she has been sporting all of the awards season while campaigning for the musical movie adaptation alongside her co-star Ariana Grande .

Paired with the striking silver accessories, she sported dazzling diamond rings, stacks of statement earrings from Tiffany & Co. and her nose ring. The actress — who has been nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Wicked: Part One and is one Oscar away from EGOT status — completed her look with a pair of patent leather Mary Janes with the luxury fashion house's signature split-toe design.

At the award ceremony, Erivo and fellow actress Teyana Taylor will be honored in addition to industry veteran Marla Gibbs, 93, and Reasonable Doubt creator Raamla Mohamed. Kravitz, 36, joined in on the star parade — just shortly after opening up about her split from her ex-fiancé Channing Tatum. The supermodel, 51, turned heads in a busty corset and skintight gown as she walked the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles ahead of the event The cover star for the upcoming March/April issue of Essence brought along her mother Carolyn London ahead of accepting the inaugural Luminary Spotlight honor Inspired by her character Elphaba in Wicked, Erivo channeled the Wicked Witch of the West at the event and modeled a sheer, Maison Margiela ball gown made up of voluminous tulle Over the chic dress, she wore a matching cape featuring an asymmetrical collar and a velvet ribbon tied in a bow.

She showed off her signature, long stiletto nails Kravitz, 36, joined in on the star parade. The daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet showed off her toned legs in a white minidress with a wide, boat neckline and sheer, black tights She completed her boho-chic outfit with black heels with criss-cross straps and dainty, gold jewelry The daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet showed off her toned legs in a white minidress with a wide, boat neckline and sheer, black tights. She completed her boho-chic outfit with black heels with criss-cross straps and dainty, gold jewelry.

Read More Jonathan Majors plots Hollywood comeback kissing fiancee Meagan Good after assault scandal Another glamorous star at the star- studded award ceremony was Teyana Taylor. The 34-year-old actress and singer-songwriter extraordinaire showed off her hourglass figure as she slipped into a dusty rose, tight-fitting gown with a low back and sexy cutouts. She also highlighted her long, toned legs as she posed on the red carpet in the glamorous gown with a sexy, thigh-high slit.

For a monochromatic pink look, she wore heels with satin, blush-colored straps and also painted her nails the same color. She accessorized with dainty, gold jewelry and accentuated her beauty with a rose gold makeup look. Karrueche Tran, 36, also turned heads on the red carpet in another leg-baring, sexy dress.

Another glamorous star at the star-studded award ceremony was Teyana Taylor. The 34-year-old actress and singer-songwriter extraordinaire showed off her hourglass figure as she slipped into a dusty rose, tight-fitting gown with a low back and sexy cutouts She accessorized with dainty, gold jewelry and accentuated her beauty with a rose gold makeup look She also highlighted her long, toned legs as she posed on the red carpet in the glamorous gown with a sexy, thigh-high slit. For a monochromatic pink look, she wore heels with satin, blush-colored straps and also painted her nails the same color Karrueche Tran, 36, also turned heads on the red carpet in another leg-baring, sexy dress.

Meanwhile, Lori Harvey, 28, showcased her effortlessly chic style as she modeled light brown, high-low trench coat with Burberry plaid trousers The model looked stunning in a glamorous, black dress with wide arm openings to showcase the sides of her waist. She completed her look with metallic, silver sandal heels with skinny straps and accessorized with statement rings. She left her dark tresses down in a long, straight hairstyle opted for a soft, monochromatic brown makeup look.

Meanwhile, Lori Harvey, 28, showcased her effortlessly chic style as she modeled light brown, high-low trench coat with Burberry plaid trousers. Issa Rae, 40, was show- stopping in an eye-catching, bright orange dress at the award show. The One of Them Days star donned a strapless, satin dress, which she paired with metallic gold heels and dainty diamonds decorating her wrists and fingers.

She styled her hair in a chic updo with a bouncy curl loose to frame her face and completed her look with skinny hoop earrings. Tyla looked striking in a pale yellow, sequined minidress as she walked the red carpet in brown, gladiator-style heels. Issa Rae, 40, was show-stopping in an eye-catching, bright orange dress at the award show.

The One of Them Days star donned a strapless, satin dress, which she paired with metallic gold heels and dainty diamonds decorating her wrists and fingers. Tyla looked striking in a pale yellow, sequined minidress as she walked the red carpet in brown, gladiator-style heels. The 23-year-old singer styled her hair in an updo with defined curls and sported chunky gold earrings.

The Water hitmaker finished her look with skinny rings and a bundle of gold bangle bracelets Nathalie Emmanuel, 35, also opted for a colorful look as she walked the red carpet in a bold, magenta pink blazer with a plunging neckline The 23-year-old singer styled her hair in an updo with defined curls and sported chunky gold earrings. The Water hitmaker finished her look with skinny rings and a bundle of gold bangle bracelets. Nathalie Emmanuel, 35, also opted for a colorful look as she walked the red carpet in a bold, magenta pink blazer with a plunging neckline.

The Game of Thrones star paired the blazer with baggy, balloon trousers and cream-colored, leather pumps. For jewelry, the actress wore gold hoops as well as clear, chunky bangles and statement rings. Jodie Turner-Smith, 38, also attended the award ceremony while holding hands with singer-songwriter Moses Sumney.

The actress looked stunning in a black, leather ensemble featuring a chic motorcycle jacket with the matching miniskirt. She donned a white top underneath her choice of outerwear and sported sheer tights paired with patent leather cowboy boots. Jodie Turner-Smith, 38, also attended the award ceremony in a sexy, leather ensemble She attended the award ceremony while holding hands with singer-songwriter Moses Sumney At her side, Sumney wore a coordinating outfit with a leather jacket and pants.

The stylish pair both wore slim, retro sunglasses as they posed on the red carpet together The actress looked stunning in a black, leather ensemble featuring a chic motorcycle jacket with the matching miniskirt She donned a white top underneath her choice of outerwear and sported sheer tights paired with patent leather cowboy boots At her side, Sumney wore a coordinating outfit with a leather jacket and pants. He wore a black henley shirt and accessorized with a wide belt featuring a statement belt buckle. The stylish pair both wore slim, retro sunglasses as they posed on the red carpet together.

Niecy Nash was fabulous as she walked the red carpet with her wife Jessica Betts . Nash put on a busty display in a bold, purple outfit featuring a low-cut, button-down blouse and a matching miniskirt with bows on it. She sported iridescent pumps and dangling earrings with matching gemstones.

The Grotesquerie star slicked back her hair into a low ponytail and completed her look with a glowing, lavender-pink makeup look. At her side, Betts looked stylish in a black, double-breasted blazer and a white, satin blouse with a bow at the top. Niecy Nash was fabulous as she walked the red carpet with her wife Jessica Betts.

Nash put on a busty display in a bold, purple outfit featuring a low-cut, button-down blouse and a matching miniskirt with bows on it At her side, Betts looked stylish in a black, double-breasted blazer and a white, satin blouse with a bow at the top. She paired the chic blazer with matching trousers with white, pearls lining the sides At one point, the singer and the actress were seen sharing a sweet moment on the red carpet as they stared into each other's eyes and Nash wiped Betts' lips She paired the chic blazer with matching trousers with white, pearls lining the sides. At one point, the singer and the actress were seen sharing a sweet moment on the red carpet as they stared into each other's eyes and Nash wiped Betts' lips.

Danielle Brooks, 35, looked striking in a cropped, cream-colored blazer with the bottom half of the blazer styled into a skirt. The Color Purple star tied the blazer-skirt around her waist and layered it over a pair of patchwork denim pants. She completed her look with brown heels with wraparound straps tied around her ankles and accessorized with mixed metal jewelry.

Taraji P. Henson looked mesmerizing as she wore a powder blue blazer dress. She wore nothing else underneath her outerwear, which was buttoned low for a plunging neckline.

Paired with the blue dress, she sported magenta pink, satin sandal heels and completed her look with dazzling diamond jewelry. Danielle Brooks, 35, looked striking in a cropped, cream-colored blazer with the bottom half of the blazer styled into a skirt. The Color Purple star tied the blazer-skirt around her waist and layered it over a pair of patchwork denim pants Taraji P.

Henson looked mesmerizing as she wore a powder blue blazer dress Jonathan Majors was also present at the award ceremony with his fiancée Meagan Good on his arm The pair put on an affectionate display on the red carpet as they shared a big smooch Jonathan Majors was also present at the award ceremony with his fiancée Meagan Good on his arm. The pair put on an affectionate display on the red carpet as they shared a big smooch. For the event, the Creed III actor sported a sheeny, emerald green blazer, which he layered over a white turtlement, as well as a pair of navy blue trousers.

He donned a black beret, aviator sunglasses and a pair of shiny, patent leather dress shoes. The Harlem actress wore a peachy-pink dress with a plunging corset-style top with intricate beading. The bottom of the dress featured a voluminous miniskirt and long, floor-sweeping train.

She sported bright orange sandal heels with straps wrapped around her ankles. She completed her look with a tennis choker and a pearlescent clutch purse. For the event, the Creed III actor sported a sheeny, emerald green blazer, which he layered over a white turtlement, as well as a pair of navy blue trousers He donned a black beret, aviator sunglasses and a pair of shiny, patent leather dress shoes The Harlem actress wore a peachy-pink dress with a plunging corset-style top with intricate beading.

The bottom of the dress featured a voluminous miniskirt and long, floor-sweeping train She sported bright orange sandal heels with straps wrapped around her ankles Skai Jackson, a new mother, also attended the ceremony and rocked a monochromatic black ensemble She wore a double-breasted vest with silver buttons, which she paired with a pleated miniskirt The former Disney Channel actress donned patent leather pumps styled her hair in a topknot with loose fringe to frame her face She looked radiant in a baby pink, glowing makeup look Skai Jackson, a new mother, also attended the ceremony and rocked a monochromatic black ensemble. She wore a double-breasted vest with silver buttons, which she paired with a pleated miniskirt. The former Disney Channel actress donned patent leather pumps styled her hair in a topknot with loose fringe to frame her face.

She looked radiant in a baby pink, glowing makeup look. Tia Mowry looked chic in a black, pinstriped blazer, which she paired with a matching miniskirt and a classic top. She donned sheer, black tights and patent leather, Mary Jane pumps for the special occasion.

Laverne Cox wowed in an eccentric, edgy-chic outfit featuring a light gray blazer, a leather harness belt and a pleated, mixed fabric miniskirt. Underneath the fitted, zip-up blazer, she wore a white button-down and a black tie. The actress wore knee-high, black sock boots and a circular handbag.

Tia Mowry looked chic in a black, pinstriped blazer, which she paired with a matching miniskirt and a classic top. She donned sheer, black tights and patent leather, Mary Jane pumps for the special occasion Laverne Cox wowed in an eccentric, edgy-chic outfit featuring a light gray blazer, a leather harness belt and a pleated, mixed fabric miniskirt Underneath the fitted, zip-up blazer, she wore a white button-down and a black tie The actress wore knee-high, black sock boots and a circular handbag. The highlight of her look was a brown bob with blunt-cut micro bangs The highlight of her look was a brown bob with blunt-cut micro bangs.

Meanwhile, Kat Graham wore her best Canadian tux as she dressed from head-to-tie in denim. The Vampire Diaries alum layered a vest over a button-down and even sported a denim tie. She layered an oversize denim jacket over the look and completed the outfit with jeans and matching booties.

Storm Reid turned heads at the soirée in a periwinkle blue top with a cropped, short-sleeved button down layered over the dress. The Euphoria alum's gown featured a high-low, light green skirt. She completed her ensemble with silver, metallic sandal heels and a bedazzled clutch.

With her fiery red tresses, she channeled the Little Mermaid with her colorful outfit. Meanwhile, Kat Graham wore her best Canadian tux as she dressed from head-to-tie in denim. The Vampire Diaries alum layered a vest over a button-down and even sported a denim tie Storm Reid turned heads at the soirée in a periwinkle blue top with a cropped, short-sleeved button down layered over the dress.

The Euphoria alum's gown featured a high-low, light green skirt She completed her ensemble with silver, metallic sandal heels and a bedazzled clutch. With her fiery red tresses, she channeled the Little Mermaid with her colorful outfit Muni Long looked ethereal in a sheer slip dress that was also gilded with gold in an asymmetrical pattern. She styled her long, black hair in bouncy ringlets for the star-studded event Muni Long looked ethereal in a sheer slip dress that was also gilded with gold in an asymmetrical pattern.

She styled her long, black hair in bouncy ringlets for the star-studded event. Natasha Rothwell looked stunning in a royal blue outfit featuring an off-the-shoulder tea dress with a flattering, sweetheart neckline. She paired the chic dress with a pair of matching pumps and a clutch with gold hardware.

She styled her hair in an old Hollywood-inspired bob and completed her look with a glossy, pink lip. Ruth Negga showcased her effortlessly chic style as she rocked a plunging, white blouse with a pleated, peplum-inspired silhouette and featuring black sequins all over. The Presumed Innocent actress paired the top with a cropped cardigan, balloon pants and pointed-toe pumps before completing her look with a bright red lip.

Natasha Rothwell looked stunning in a royal blue outfit featuring an off-the-shoulder tea dress with a flattering, sweetheart neckline She paired the chic dress with a pair of matching pumps and a clutch with gold hardware. She styled her hair in an old Hollywood-inspired bob and completed her look with a glossy, pink lip Ruth Negga showcased her effortlessly chic style as she rocked a plunging, white blouse with a pleated, peplum-inspired silhouette and featuring black sequins all over Ashley Darby showcased her best spring florals as she sported a low, V-neck minidress with puffy, short sleeves. The Real Housewives of Potomac star paired the floral-patterned dress with metallic gold sandal heels and a flashy, gold watch Kandi Burruss looked striking in an all-white outfit with a matching headband and a chic updo.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter wore a pair of high-waisted, cream-colored pants, which she paired with a matching blazer and an oversize tie Ashley Darby showcased her best spring florals as she sported a low, V-neck minidress with puffy, short sleeves. Kandi Burruss looked striking in an all-white outfit with a matching headband and a chic updo. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter wore a pair of high-waisted, cream-colored pants, which she paired with a matching blazer and an oversize tie.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star completed the look with white pumps and dainty gold jewelry. The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, with the 18th ceremony being thrown this year, is an annual celebration that honors pioneering and immensely talented Black women in Hollywood. Cynthia Erivo Los Angeles Share or comment on this article: Tyra Banks is a busty bombshell as she steals the show from Cynthia Erivo and Zoë Kravitz at star-studded gala e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.

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