The 8th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors lit up the glamorous SLS Hotel on February 16, 2026, delivering a night steeped in style, star power, and unapologetic Black excellence.
Hollywood’s finest gathered to celebrate cinematic brilliance, and the room was nothing short of radiant. The Oscar-nominated Sinners trio Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Ryan Coogler arrived in full force, commanding attention with effortless charisma.
And of course, the legends understood the assignment. Angela Bassett and Vivica A. Fox graced the carpet like seasoned royalty, proving that serving elegance is simply second nature.
From couture moments to cinematic milestones, the evening was a dazzling tribute to Black storytelling at its most powerful and most fashionable. See all the excitement inside…
Damson Idris in Prada
Angela Bassett in Falguni Shane Peacock
Ryan and Zinzi Coogler in Taller Marmo
Wunmi Mosaku in Custom Sisiano
Vivica A. Fox in Balmain
Dwayne Johnson
KeKe Palmer in Silvia Tcherrassi
Tika Sumpters in Silvia Tcherassi
Anthony Hamilton
Naturi Naughton
Kevon Stage and wife
Lance Gross
Tabitha Brown
LisaRaye McCoy
Melyssa Ford
Images by Robin Lori Photography



















