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The 2017 Oscars red carpet was lit with Black Excellence. We’re not even going to clown Halle Berry, too much.
However, let’s keep in mind that despite Obama being an excellent Black president, the majority of the nation…well actually, the electoral college went the polar opposite. Which means the Oscars will probably be lily white next year.

But for now, let’s relish in the Black Excellence. Also, Denzel Washington should have won, again. But at least Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis got their Oscars.

See who slayed on the red carpet, for the culture, below and on the following pages.

But first, Halle…we got nothing.

The dress was proper, though…

But, that hairdo…

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Photos: WENN.com

Ruth Negga was not playing.

If there is a red carpet, Pharrell is there.

He is still not aging.

Denzel Washington spotted the jig before the show even started.

Viola Davis invented acting. We’re convinced.

The Rock was in the building, and his name is Dwayne Johnson.

Dev Patel’s mom was born in Kenya, so we’re claiming him. #fortheculture.

Cynthia Erivo of Broadway’s The Color Purple.

Octavia Bostick got the wear a big gown memo.

Your winner of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, #fortheculture. Mahershala Ali.

Sam Jackson get a lifetime achivement Oscar yet or nah?

 

Janelle Monae also got the big gown memo.

Look at Cookie.

John Legend always looks like knows he came up and is itching to tell you so.

Ava Duvernay may have sent out the big gown memo.

Denzel, still jig spotting.

 

Ruth is, too.

Nas from HBO’s The Night Of is down with us.

 

That’s Barry Jenkins of Moonlight. Get familiar.

 

Yo, it’s MC Ren!

 

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