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Move over, Oscar, there’s a golden statue in town that actually knows how to read the room. As the industry descends upon Los Angeles for the usual awards season chaos, Essence has officially dropped the guest list for its 19th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards . Scheduled for March 12, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, this year’s theme is "Off Script." It’s a fitting title for a group of women who have spent their careers tearing up the predictable, dusty playbook