ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood 2026 Pre-Show | Hosted by Scott Evans & Stacy Ike

The celebration starts here. Join Scott Evans and Stacy Ike as they host the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood 2026 Pre-Show, bringing you exclusive red carpet moments, interviews with honorees and special guests, and an inside look at one of Hollywood’s most powerful gatherings. Get ready for unforgettable fashion, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of Black women in film and television like never before. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes access and special surprises before the main event. 0:00:00 Pre-Show Kickoff & Red Carpet Arrivals 0:00:13 Host Introduction: Scott Evans & Stacy Ike 0:02:15 Interview: Ryan Michelle Bathe 0:05:56 Women of Sinners Interview: Wunmi Mosaku, Hannah Beachler, Shunika Terry 0:11:21 Interview: Halle Bailey 0:14:05 Essies’ Choice Award Presented by Blake Newby 0:14:29 Essies’ Choice Award Winner: Beyond the Gates 0:14:34 Beyond the Gates Interview: Tamara Tunie & Sheila Ducksworth 0:15:24 Interview: Vanessa Bell Calloway 0:20:20 L’Oréal Segment with Amanda Booz: What Makes Them Worth It 0:20:54 Hosts Scott Evans & Stacy Ike: Streaming & Tune-In Reminder 0:21:19 SmartWater Ad 0:21:34 Interview: Marsai Martin 0:25:36 Interview: Niecy Nash-Betts & Jessica Betts 0:29:32 Trailer: Hulu Original The Testaments 0:30:02 Interview: Regé-Jean Page 0:32:41 Interview: Crystal Stewart 0:35:16 Interview: Mayor Karen Bass 0:36:26 Hosts Scott Evans & Stacy Ike: Streaming & Tune-In Reminder 0:37:11 Interview: Honoree Chase Infiniti 0:41:11 Interview: Kandi Burruss & Riley Burruss 0:44:53 Interview: Aldis Hodge & Samantha Walkes 0:47:40 Brooke DeVard Presents The Creator Award (SmartWater) 0:48:35 Interview: Creator Award Winner Kinigra Deon 0:50:02 Trailer: Imperfect Women 0:52:09 Hosts Countdown to the 19th Annual Black Women in Hollywood 0:52:34 L’Oréal Segment with Amanda Booz: What Makes Them Worth It 0:53:06 Women of Sinners Interview: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Zinzi Coogler, Ruth E. Carter, Hannah Beachler 0:58:50 Women of Sinners Selfie Moment 0:59:19 Closing Energy on the Carpet with Scott Evans & Stacy Ike 0:59:50 Selfie Image 1:00:03 Outro #BlackWomenInHollywood #Pre-Show #ESSENCE #BlackExcellence #Hollywood #FilmIndustry Subscribe to ESSENCE - http://ow.ly/QXFD50lRgPz ESSENCE is the Black woman’s guide to what’s hot now — our stars, our style, our lives. Connect with ESSENCE Online: ► Website: http://www.essence.com/ ► Facebook:   / essence   ► Twitter:   / essence   ► Instagram:   / essence