Jemal Countess

Ruth E. Carter poses for a portrait during the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 25, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Countess/Contour by Getty Images)

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Jennifer Pfautch (L) Omari Hardwick (R) and daughter pose for a portrait during the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 25, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Countess/Contour by Getty Images)

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Angela Bassett poses for a portrait at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on March 1, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Countess/Contour by Getty Images)

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Janelle Monae poses for a portrait at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on March 1, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Countess/Contour by Getty Images)

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Lupita Nyong'o poses for a portrait at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on March 1, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Countess/Contour by Getty Images)

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