Tyra Banks commanded attention with her all-black look at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles. On February 27, the supermodel received the honor of the first-ever Luminary Spotlight Honoree at the prestigious award show. She stepped onto the red carpet at Fairmont Century Plaza in a mesmerizing black gown featuring a plunging neckline. The model oozed sensuousness and glamor in the photos from the star-studded event. 

Tyra Banks rocks plunging black gown in Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood photos

You better WALK!



Our first-ever Luminary Spotlight Honoree has just entered the chat.



Our March/April Cover star and The icon herself, Tyra Banks. pic.twitter.com/83Z0MeEMrm

— ESSENCE (@Essence) February 27, 2025

Tyra Banks does not miss an opportunity to try bold dressing, especially if it has a dramatic flair. While attending the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards, the supermodel wore a figure-hugging black gown with a gorgeous plunging neckline. The ensemble further featured a corset-style bodice that showcased a nude-colored panel with intricate black beaded embellishments. Moreover, a sweetheart neckline peeked from the structured bodice, highlighting her décolletage.

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From the bodice, the gown fell into a stunning mermaid-style long skirt, which hugged Banks’ lower body while showing off her curves beautifully. The ensemble even included a pair of off-the-shoulder gloves in matching black, adding more drama to her look. The TV personality donned a pair of chunky gold earrings and a gold ring for accessories. As for the makeup, she went for dramatic smokey eyes, a pinkish blush on the cheeks, and a glossy nude lip. The model wore her long curls loose and sported a middle part.

In her latest cover story for ESSENCE, Tyra Banks opened up about her return to the runway. She revealed, “I am going to model again, officially.” The model continued, “I’m gonna sign with an agency in Sydney. I’m gonna have agencies in Paris. I’m going to be in New York. Like, I’m just gonna do this.”