Black women attended the 76th Tony Awards ceremony and showed out in a variety of stunning looks. This year’s awards event happened against the backdrop of the ongoing writer’s strike. The attendees, however, were in solidarity with the writers on strike. The Tony Awards producers also went improv, leaving host Ariana DeBose without a script. Nevertheless, the show was a success. History was made and Broadway’s brightest stars were honored.
As expected, the red carpet looks did not disappoint. 21Ninety has rounded up some of our favorite fashion offerings from Black women who graced the 2023 Tony Awards red carpet.
Ariana DeBose
Before taking the stage to host the Tony Awards, actor and singer Ariana DeBose took to the red carpet with her bright smile and a lovely metallic column gown. DeBose opted for minimal accessories and a clean make-up look.
Dominique Fishback
Actress Dominique Fishback looked stunning in a semi-sparkle black gown with a complex, bodice cut. Fishback also went for a minimal accessory look, going instead, for a striking, full-face beat.
Lupita Nyong’o
Actress Lupita Nyong’o brought all the subtle drama with a silver breast plate top worn under an immaculately tailored black tuxedo. Now sporting a clean-shaven head, the Oscar winning actress adorned her scalp with black, serpentine tattoos.
Lorna Courtney
Actress Lorna Courtney went with a floral gown. The white and gold flower-patterned dress featured a classic cut with an elegant neckline. Courtney wore her curls in an updo. She accessorized her look with a silver bracelet and ring.
LaChanze
Actress LaChanze looked stunning in an orange beaded gown. Her hair was swept up in a bun and held in a place with a silver pin.
Kara Young
Actress Kara Young wore a black paisley-patterned gown. She added a silver block necklace as well as a bracelet and earrings of the same shape and material to complete the look.
Sharon Washington
Actress Sharon Washington wore a striking orange-red gown with a huge bow in front of the dress. She wore a simple, silver necklace and earrings and her hair in a slicked-back bun.
Amber Ruffin
TV host and comedian Amber Ruffin made a striking appearance in a long blue gown with a high slit. Ruffin wore her natural hair in a lush, combed-out afro that framed her face perfectly. She completed her look with a rose-shaped purse.
Uzo Aduba
Actress Uzo Aduba looked magnificent in an orange suit. Aduba replaced a suit shirt for a halter top that finished off her look. The expectant mother also showed off her growing baby bump!
Kandi Burruss
Singer and reality TV star Kandi Burrus also graced the Tony Awards red carpet. Burruss wore an intertwined gown finished off with a modest train.