The Marvelous Marsai! From attending her first ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood in 2019 to returning as our 2026 host, Marsai Martin continues to shine in a true full-circle moment. Many of us watched her grow up—and some grew up right alongside her. And before taking the stage, she reflected on that journey by sharing a letter to her younger self. Watch Marsai lead this year’s Black Women in Hollywood, now streaming on Essence Mag’s YouTube! #ESSENCEBWIH