'Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph & Lisa Ann Walter Spill the Tea on Cameos, Romance & More (Exclusive)

Angelique Jackson Sheryl Lee Ralph has delivered one rousing acceptance speech after another, all awards season long. But the newly crowned Emmy, Critics Choice and Golden Globe-winner saved something special for Essence’s 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Presented the award by her “Abbott Elementary” co-star and creator — and 2022 Essence Black Women in Hollywood honoree — Quinta Brunson, Ralph whipped the audience into a frenzy with a 13-minute speech that ranged from an subdued, yet soul-stirring rendition of “Endangered Species” to an impassioned rallying cry to remember who paved the way for where Black women in the industry have come from and where we’re going.

Carla Renata Fresh off his Industry Leadership Award at the ABFF Honors and brokering a $90+ million-dollar strategic funding plan with a group of blue-chip investors, it was time to decompress as Charles D. King and wife Macro chief brand officer Stacey Walker King hosted their fifth annual pre-Oscars party. The festivities, again presented by Chase Sapphire, were in full swing at Mother Wolf in Hollywood Thursday night attracted some of Hollywood’s best known people of color. “Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams were in attendance, while producer/actress and “Black-ish” star Marsai Martin hit the dance floor alongside Lena Waithe, Affion Crockett and Teyana Taylor.

So many celebrities hit the runway for the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday evening (March 9) in Los Angeles.

Hong Chau (“The Whale,” “The Menu”), Anna Camp (“Pitch Perfect”), Melanie Lynskey (“The Last of Us”) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”) are among the presenters for its 38th Artios Awards taking place in both Los Angeles and New York City. Also presenting at the Los Angeles gala alongside host Yvette Nicole Brown are Utkarsh Ambudkar, Paul Walter Hauser, Andrew Leeds, Sam Richardson, Britt Robertson, Glynn Turman and Tuc Watkins. Sarita Choudhury, Jordan E. Cooper, Rory Culkin, Khris Davis, Alex Edelman, Raúl Esparza, Katie Finneran,Katrina Lenk, Nicole Ari Parker, Peppermint, Morgan Spector,  Celia Rose Goodin, Chris Sullivan and Kuhoo Verma will present at the New York ceremony, with Amber Ruffin as host.

The upcoming contract talks between the WGA and the AMPTP were evidently in the ether during the WGA Awards on Sunday.

The Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series nominees are taking over the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards on the Santa Monica Pier!

Actress Keke Palmer has welcomed a baby boy with partner Darius Jackson. Sharing the exciting news to social media, the new mum posted a number of photos and video clips of her newborn son.

A blast from the past!

Quinta Brunson and continued their awards season success on Sunday with a big win at the 2023 SAG Awards!The cast of the ABC comedy won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, the first network comedy to do so since in 2013, and Brunson told ET's Denny Directo backstage that receiving the award from the Screen Actors Guild «just hits different.»«These are our peers, these are people who do the same work that we do as actors. For them to think that we're deserving of this award, it just hits different, it really does,» she noted.Brunson shared a sweet moment with husband Kevin Jay Anik after the win was announced, and the actress and producer couldn't help but gush about her hubby being the best «support system» during breakout success.«I mean, a partner during all of this, you can't buy that kind of support,» she gushed. «Someone willing to go through what it takes to make and be a part of, it's priceless.

beat out,, and to take home the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. The win is shared by the ABC sitcom's ensemble cast, including Quinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Tyler James Williams.«What an honor to be honored by our peers in this way,» Brunson said while accepting the award. «I know for me, especially, this means a lot, because being a part of this ensemble means the world to me. I, unfortunately and fortunately spend a lot of time on three sides of this — producer and creator.

Meredith Blake and Chessy are together once more! ET’s Denny Directo spoke to Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix at the 2023 SAG Awards Sunday, where they shared how the epic “Parent Trap” reunion came to be.

The stars of Abbott Elementary are hitting the red carpet!

Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix at the 2023 SAG Awards Sunday, where they shared how the epic  reunion came to be.«Well, I invited my date, but then my date flew, and it took her nineteen hours to get here because of the weather, and a little diversion to Vegas, three other planes that were made late and she got here,» the  star explained. «I got here, and I was determined,» Hendrix said about ensuring that she made it to the SAG Awards Sunday. «She asked me to be her date, I showed up as her date.»Hendrix dressed the part too, rocking a fitted tuxedo.

There was an incredible The Parent Trap reunion on the red carpet at the SAG Awards!

the SAG Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.The pair posed on the red carpet arm-in-arm in head-to-toe black. Walter, 59, wore a gown with a plunging bodice while Hendrix, 52, wore a three-piece tuxedo to accompany her pal.Walter and Hendrix starred opposite Lindsay Lohan in the Disney remake, playing the twins’ nanny Chessy and their soon-to-be evil stepmother, Meredith Blake, respectively. The pair have stayed close over the years, Hendrix told Vanity Fair in 2019.

Sheryl Lee Ralph is loving every minute of awards season run! ET's Denny Directo caught up with the Emmy winner on the red carpet at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday, where she raved about the acclaimed ABC comedy's recent success at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards and more.«I know blessings, and that is one,» she shared of the acclaim.The cast earned two SAG nominations this year, one for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and one for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, for series creator and star Quinta Brunson.However, Ralph recently revealed that the show's success could have looked totally different. The actress shared that she originally wanted to play  self-obsessed principal, Ava — a role that ultimately went to Janelle James.«When I mentioned to Quinta, 'Give me a shot at the principal,' she said, 'Absolutely not.

So many stars made it out for the 54th NAACP Awards on Saturday evening (February 25) in Pasadena, Calif.

Quinta Brunson stepped onto the 54th NAACP Image Awards red carpet already a winner. The creator and star of ABC's  earned two wins during the pre-awards festivities which precede Saturday's main ceremony, including Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television). «It means the world to me,» the actress told ET on the red carpet when asked how it feels to have the recently renewed show recognized by an awards ceremony honoring Black artists across television, music, literature and film.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter are a dynamic duo made for television! The  stars stopped by for ET's «Spilling the E-Tea» to talk about their instant connection behind the scenes of ABC's hit comedy series, reflect on the show's wild rise to fame and spill the tea on what fans can expect in upcoming episodes.ABC announced last month that the workplace comedy is returning for a third season, just as the series is in full swing with season 2. Star and creator Quinta Brunson previously revealed that fans will see a new side of their favorite onscreen characters as the show ventures beyond the elementary school and into their personal lives, which is particularly reflected as viewers see more of the friendship between Barbara Howard (Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Walter). According to the stars, the onscreen friendship isn't far off from their real-life relationship.«Honestly, I thought, 'This could be a friend for life,'» Walter shares when asked about her first impression of Ralph.