Celebrity Style
The Best Dressed Stars at American Black Film Festival Honors
The American Black Film Festival Honors celebrates the achievements of Black stars in film and television. The 2026 edition was held in Los Angeles, with celebrities like Keke Palmer, Dwayne Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson arriving at the red carpet on Monday, February 16, for the annual event.
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Angela Bassett arrived in a black Falguni Shane Peacock gown with a deep plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and long-sleeves shoulder padding. Gold floral appliqués were scattered across the bodice, shoulders, and sleeves. She accessorized with gold jewelry, including a bracelet by David Webb.
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Keke Palmer went for a minimalist black dress. Styled by Molly Dickson, the body-con sleeveless gown had a side slit and paired with a statement metallic choker necklace. Jennifer Hudson wore a strapless ivory dress from Jean-Louis Sabaji spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, consisting of corseted bodice with a floral detailing and a thigh-high slit.
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Wunmi Mosaku appeared in a maroon gown featuring flowing off-the-shoulder sleeve-like fabric. Vivica A. Fox also wore a maroon gown with in velvet. The actress’ sleeveless dress had a jeweled neckline. She carried a matching clutch.
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While many of the celebrities favored dark outfits, others opted for brighter colors. Zinzi Coogler appeared in a floor-length yellow gown featuring a triangular cut at the neckline, while Nicole Friday chose a blue gown with a wrap-style neckline and silver accessories.
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The men also made statements on the red carpet, often opting for the traditional tailored suits and tuxedos. Samson Idris wore a cinnamon-colored tailored suit from Prada, layered over a taupe pleated shirt and finished with a black bow tie. Dwayne Johnson appeared in a bespoke Brioni shawl-lapel tuxedo, complemented by Chopard accessories.
See more of the night’s best-dressed stars below.
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Kate Middleton returned for the annual Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 5, after being absent from the service in previous years due to health reasons. The Princess of Wales, her husband Prince William and their three children, joined the king and queen for the traditional celebration.
For the occasion, Kate wore a cream dress she had previously worn in 2022 for a royal engagement with Princess Anne. The Self-Portrait dress featured a blazer-cut bodice, defined by long sleeves, a belted waist and a midi skirt. Lace appliqués were designed across the top as well as side-flap pockets.
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She continued the monochrome moment with a fascinator designed with floral motifs. Kate wore Bahrain pearl drop earrings crafted from rare pearls that had been gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by the Hakim of Bahrain during her 1947 wedding.
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She completed the look with Ralph Lauren gold calfskin pumps, adding a warm contrast to the cream palette, and carried a small toffee-colored bag by London-based designer DeMellier. Walking alongside her daughter, Princess Charlotte who wore a chocolate brown coat layered over a blue dress, a quiet nod to her mother’s long-favored Easter color, even as Kate Middleton departed from her signature shades this year.
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This year marks the sixth time she has attended Easter Sunday celebration in the Windsor, and most of the times, Kate has favored the shade of blue. During the family’s last appearance in 2023, she wore a royal blue Catherine Walker & Co. coat dress, with a matching hat and clutch. She was absent in 2024 and 2025 while undergoing cancer treatment.
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The dress was from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, carried a structured, mod-inspired silhouette. It had a slightly boxy shape with visible seam detailing and front pocket elements. A white underlayer at the neckline and hem that gave the piece created volume. The appearance marked the launch of Rare Beauty’s “True to Myself” foundation.
Her makeup featured soft pink tones across the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Her hair was styled in an updo, with light face-framing strands. She completed the look with oversized white-gold hoop earrings and diamond rings from Effy Jewelry and finished off with white slingback heels.
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One thing certain is that, Selena Gomez always brings excitement to any outfits she wears regardless of the event and this one is of no difference.
Kendall Jenner was in Beverly Hills, California, in a business-casual look.
The model wore a navy button-up blazer from The Row’s 2025 collection. She paired the piece with straight-leg denim jeans. The blazer gave the look structured while the denim maintained a straight cut through the legs, completing the rest of the outfit.
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Her shoes were black square-toe ballet flats, keeping the look minimal. For contrast, she carried a burgundy leather Chanel shoulder bag, which added a touch of color against the darker tones of her outfit. The outfit remained simple, the flats complement the jeans and blazer.
She wore black acetate sunglasses from Gucci, while her hair was worn down with a center-part, and her lips carried a rose-red tint. She also carried a leather-bound notebook from Louise Carmen in a burnt-orange tone.
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The outfit follows Jenner’s usual understated approach. In addition to her minimal looks, she was seen recently in a baby blue sequined gown at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party and a tiger-striped Métiers d’art dress on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
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For this off-duty style, she combined items from different brands, pairing a jacket from The Row with a Chanel bag, combining pieces from multiple brands.
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