Written by | Ray Cornelius
For nearly 30 years, actress, producer, reality star and beauty entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox has entertained audiences from around the world with her modelesque features and #BlackGirlMagic long before it became a pop culture phrase.
The iconic star, who is best known for such films as “Independence Day,” “Set It Off,” “Soul Food” and “Kill Bill,” was honored as the “Women of the Year” by Sheen Magazine Saturday night during their Legendary Black Tie Gala and Kimmie Awards. The invitation only event took place at the beautiful Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta and was attended by a bevy of celebrities and beauty industry influencers.
The Legendary Awards is one of Sheen’s landmark events that recognizes talented individuals for their outstanding contributions to hair & beauty, business, law and entertainment.
Other 2017 honorees included President and CEO of Bronner Bros. Bernard Bronner along with his brother and Senior VP of Trade Show Operations and Director of Technology, James Bronner for 70 years of entrepreneurial leadership in hair, fashion and beauty. New York Times Best Selling Book Author Zane recieved the Literary Artistry Award and Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Catherine Brewton was saluted for the indelible mark she’s made in the world of music and the arts.
Celebrities spotted on the red carpet included “Project Runway” alum Terri Stevens, “Beauty Innovator” honoree and reality star Marlo Hampton, “The Haves and the Have Nots” star Peter Parros, Fashion Stylist and honoree Troy Clinton, “Media” star Blue Kimble, “Thicker Than Water” star Brooklyn Tankard, “From the Bottom Up” star Kim Smedley, “Daytime Divas” actor Maurice Johnson, “All Eyez on Me” actor Stefon Washington, singer Vina Mills, “Saints & Sinners” actress Reece Odum and “From the Bottom Up” star Chrystale Wilson.
Check out all of the red carpet images below:
Zane
Peter Parros
Terri Stevens
Reece Odum
Blue Kimble
Vivica A. Fox
Bernard and James Bronner
Catherine Brewton
Marlo Hampton
Brooklyn Tankard
Vivica A. Fox with Blue Kimble and Reece Odum
Kimberly Chapman with her father
Vina Mills
Troy Clinton
Stefon Washington
Sheen Magazine’s Sammie Haynes with Kim Smedley and guest
Chrystale Wilson with Sean Anderson and Jamahl King of S.T.E.P.S Events
Marlo Hampton with Terri Stevens
Kim Smedley with Maurice Johnson
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