Alert – Cynthia Erivo and Kelly Rowland lead the glam at the Celebration of Black Cinema & Television in LA

Cynthia Erivo and Kelly Rowland lead the glam at the 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, which was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Monday night.

The British 37-year-old – who’s only an Oscar away from EGOT status – was there to receive the Actress Award Film for her performance in Universal Pictures’ hit musical Wicked.

Cynthia certainly looked leggy in a black-sequin gown beneath a witchy jacket featuring large belled sleeves as well as patent leather pumps selected by stylist Jason Bolden.

Make-up artist Joanna Simkin fully contoured Erivo’s complexion and applied her silver eye shadow, false lashes, cat eyeliner, and brown lip liner.

It was mere hours after the Defying Gravity belter earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for best actress in a motion picture (musical or comedy) for her performance as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp.

‘Now that my feet are hovering off the ground, I cannot even come close to properly expressing what this moment means to me,’ Cynthia – who boasts 3.2M social media followers – wrote via Instastory.

Cynthia Erivo and Kelly Rowland lead the glam at the 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, which was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Monday night

‘Not just because of this individual nomination, but because I get to watch as this project and my @wickedmovie family are being celebrated too. Being a part of this project has been a dream come true, and playing Elphaba, a woman who speaks to everyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong and lets them know they have the power to defy gravity, has been the honor of a lifetime.’

Erivo faces heavy competition against The Substance’s Demi Moore, Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón, Anora’s Mikey Madison, Challengers’ Zendaya, and Nightbi***’s Amy Adams.

‘Being named alongside you powerhouses is one of the truest honors of them all,’ the daughter of Nigerian immigrants continued.

‘And I can’t wait [to] be in a room celebrating you all! Congratulations, ladies!’

One person congratulating Cynthia on the red carpet was Oscar winner Regina King.

Erivo – who’s dating The Chi creator Lena Waithe – and the 53-year-old former child star shared a long embrace and beamed as they talked closely together.

The A Little Night Music thespian previously won prizes for Wicked at the Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards, Palm Springs Film Festival, and National Board of Review.

Next year, Cynthia will executive produce and star as London defense attorney Tessa in Susanna White’s big-screen adaptation of the play Prime Facie.

Erivo will also voice a character called The Slink in Disney Jr. animated series Robogobo, which centers on a boy genius and his adopted five misfit pets.

The British 37-year-old – who’s only an Oscar away from EGOT status – was there to receive the Actress Award Film for her performance in Universal Pictures’ hit musical Wicked

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph (L) rocked a leopard-print skirt as she presented the trophy to Cynthia

Cynthia certainly looked leggy in a black-sequin gown beneath a witchy jacket featuring large belled sleeves as well as patent leather pumps selected by stylist Jason Bolden

Make-up artist Joanna Simkin fully contoured Erivo’s complexion and applied her silver eye shadow, false lashes, cat eyeliner, and brown lip liner

It was mere hours after the Defying Gravity belter earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for best actress in a motion picture (musical or comedy) for her performance as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp

Cynthia – who boasts 3.2M social media followers – wrote via Instastory: ‘Now that my feet are hovering off the ground, I cannot even come close to properly expressing what this moment means to me. Not just because of this individual nomination, but because I get to watch as this project and my @wickedmovie family are being celebrated too’

Erivo faces heavy competition against The Substance’s Demi Moore, Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón, Anora’s Mikey Madison, Challengers’ Zendaya, and Nightbi***’s Amy Adams

The daughter of Nigerian immigrants continued: ‘Being named alongside you powerhouses is one of the truest honors of them all. And I can’t wait [to] be in a room celebrating you all! Congratulations, ladies!’

One person congratulating Cynthia on the red carpet was Oscar winner Regina King (L)

Erivo – who’s dating The Chi creator Lena Waithe – and the 53-year-old former child star (R) shared a long embrace and beamed as they talked closely together

Regina donned a plunging gown to accept her Trailblazer Award 

The A Little Night Music thespian previously won prizes for Wicked at the Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards, Palm Springs Film Festival, and National Board of Review

The 1984 star literally built her entire career on playing prominent African-Americans like Aretha Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and The Color Purple protagonist Celie Harris-Johnson.

Meanwhile, Kelly (born Kelendria) gleamed in a plunging golden-sequin halter jumpsuit selected by stylist Wilford Lenov.

Hairstylist Ken Lee coiffed the 43-year-old R&B songstress’ elegant French twist and make-up artist Keita Moore fully contoured he complexion.

Rowland was joined at the awards ceremony by her husband of a decade, manager Tim Weatherspoon, with whom she has two sons – Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, 10; and Noah Jon Weatherspoon, turning 4 next month.

When the four-time Grammy winner strutted on to the stage, she shared a hug with the evening’s host, comedian Jay Pharoah.

Kelly was on hand to present the Icon Award to The Six Triple Eight director, Tyler Perry, who wore a teal-velvet blazer beneath a black shirt and trousers.

Online, Rowland showed support for Jay-Z by Instastorying a snap of him with his wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy hours after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl back in 2000 with Diddy in an amended civil lawsuit.

The 55-year-old hip hop mogul has now filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit as well as personally suing the attorney Tony Buzbee.

Kelly (born Kelendria) gleamed in a plunging golden-sequin halter jumpsuit selected by stylist Wilford Lenov

Hairstylist Ken Lee coiffed the 43-year-old R&B songstress’ elegant French twist and make-up artist Keita Moore fully contoured he complexion

Rowland was joined at the awards ceremony by her husband of a decade, manager Tim Weatherspoon (R), with whom she has two sons

When the four-time Grammy winner strutted on to the stage, she shared a hug with the evening’s host, comedian Jay Pharoah (L)

Kelly was on hand to present the Icon Award to The Six Triple Eight director, Tyler Perry (L), who wore a teal-velvet blazer beneath a black shirt and trousers

Online, Rowland showed support for Jay-Z by Instastorying a snap of him with his wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy hours after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl back in 2000 with Diddy in an amended civil lawsuit

The Atlanta-born beauty is a founding member of the girl group Destiny’s Child, and she and Bey (L) sweetly supported Michelle Williams (M) in the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her last month

Kelly just served as judge on Netflix’s reality TV competition Building The Band alongside Nicole Scherzinger (R) and the late Liam Payne (L), but it’s unclear when it will air following his October 16th death 

The Atlanta-born beauty is a founding member of the girl group Destiny’s Child, and she and Bey sweetly supported Michelle Williams in the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her last month.

Kelly just served as judge on Netflix’s reality TV competition Building The Band alongside Nicole Scherzinger and the late Liam Payne, but it’s unclear when it will air following his October 16th death.

In the competition – hosted by A.J. McLean – a group of 50 singers try to form the perfect band without every laying eyes on each other.

Nickel Boys star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor certainly stood out in a billowy seafoam gown featuring a button-up front, baggy peplum, and fishnet head covering.

The 55-year-old Oscar nominee was presented with the Social Impact Award by RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, and Brandon Wilson.

The Agency star Jeffrey Wright hit the stage to present the Actor – Film Award to The Piano Lesson star John David Washington.

The 40-year-old nepobaby – wearing a black suit sans necktie – got a leg up in the industry thanks to his famous father, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington.

Disabled wrestling champ Anthony Robles presented the Breakthrough Actor – Film Award to Jharrel Jerome, who plays him in William Goldenberg’s upcoming biopic Unstoppable with Jennifer Lopez as his mother Judy Robles.

Nickel Boys star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor certainly stood out in a billowy seafoam gown featuring a button-up front, baggy peplum, and fishnet head covering

The 55-year-old Oscar nominee was presented with the Social Impact Award by (from L-R) RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, and Brandon Wilson

The Agency star Jeffrey Wright (L) hit the stage to present the Actor – Film Award to The Piano Lesson star John David Washington (R)

The 40-year-old nepobaby – wearing a black suit sans necktie – got a leg up in the industry thanks to his famous father, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington

Disabled wrestling champ Anthony Robles (R) presented the Breakthrough Actor – Film Award to Jharrel Jerome (L), who plays him in William Goldenberg’s upcoming biopic Unstoppable with Jennifer Lopez as his mother Judy Robles (M)

Origin filmmaker Ava DuVernay (L) presented Kris Bowers (R) the Composer Award for crafting the score behind DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot 

Elsbeth star Wendell Pierce (L) scored the Actor – Television Award from Grotesquerie actor Courtney B. Vance (R), who’s married to Angela Bassett

The Fire Inside star Ryan Destiny (L) donned a white gown to accept the Rising Star – Film Award while Power Book II: Ghost star Michael Rainey Jr. (R) rocked a grey motorcycle blazer to accept Rising Star – Television Award

Malcolm D. Lee took home the evening’s biggest honor – the Career Achievement Award for directing films like The Best Man (1999), Undercover Brother (2002), Girls Trip (2017), and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

The 54-year-old filmmaker was presented the trophy by the stars of Peacock’s The Best Man: The Final Chapters – Morris Chestnut (L), Monica Calhoun (2-L), and Taye Diggs (R)

Origin filmmaker Ava DuVernay presented Kris Bowers the Composer Award for crafting the score behind DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot. 

Elsbeth star Wendell Pierce scored the Actor – Television Award from Grotesquerie actor Courtney B. Vance, who’s married to Angela Bassett. 

The Fire Inside star Ryan Destiny donned a white gown to accept the Rising Star – Film Award while Power Book II: Ghost star Michael Rainey Jr. rocked a grey motorcycle blazer to accept Rising Star – Television Award. 

Malcolm D. Lee took home the evening’s biggest honor – the Career Achievement Award for directing films like The Best Man (1999), Undercover Brother (2002), Girls Trip (2017), and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).

The 54-year-old filmmaker was presented the trophy by the stars of Peacock’s The Best Man: The Final Chapters – Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, and Taye Diggs.