The theme of The Black Excellence Brunch, hosted by Trell Thomas on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, was “To Be Celebrated.” Usually, celebrities get lots of recognition for their achievements, but the individuals who help them succeed often remain unnoticed. However, this brunch event aimed to change that by creating a space where celebrities could honor their loved ones who have supported them.
One of the highlights was American actress and TV host Niecey Nash, who wore a custom nude off-the-shoulder dress to celebrate her wife, Jessica Betts. In a heartfelt speech, Nash thanked Betts for her constant encouragement.
Kyla Pratt also attended, dressed in a burnt orange Steve Madden wrap dress. She honored her mother, who has been her biggest supporter throughout her Hollywood career. Claire Sulmers, CEO of Fashion Bomb, came back from Paris Fashion Week to join the event. She wore a stunning nude sequin dress by ZCRAVE, paired with a matching snakeskin trench coat and thigh-high boots.
Sulmers got to catch up with New York Times bestselling author Tabitha Brown, who looked chic in an all-white outfit, including a rhinestone-embellished shirt and blazer. They also mingled with other notable attendees like Niecey Nash, TV personality Kendall Kyndall, celebrity hairstylist Bernon Francois, and Joey Harris.
The event beautifully highlighted the importance of celebrating those who support and uplift their loved ones.