YBF Chats Up Paula Patton, Octavia Spencer, & More!+Who You Didn't See At ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

Feb 24 | by Natasha

TheYBF.com talked to Oscar nominee Octavia Spencer about her BIG Sunday coming up, Hollywood's "It" girl Paula Patton, Honoree Kerry Washington and so many more on yesterday's 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood carpet.

Check out what they had to say about their overwhelming celebritidom, plus tons more pics of the YBF folks you didn't see...

ESSENCE Honoree Paula Patton was her usual excited self before she even hit the stage to accept her Award yesterday. YBF's L.A. Correspondent Kalia Silva caught up with the Mission Impossible 4 star to find out just how she's handling all this overwhelming attention...and how her hubby Robin Thicke is doing post-arrest. And Oscar nominee (and Honoree) Octavia Spencer told us what's REALLY on her mind about walking across that Oscar stage.

Check out our exclusive red carpet video above. Including our chats with Kelly Rowland, Tatyana Ali, Shonda Rhimes, and of course, Foxy Brown herself Honoree Pam Grier!

Mara Brock Akil in a grey sheath dress, Louboutin booties, and a Balenciaga clutch, Sparkle producer Debra Chase-Martin and Tika Sumpter in black lace LaQuan Smith and Casadei pumps.

Check out our gallery below of 30 MORE pics of the YBF folks you didn't see in our red carpet post yesterday!

Video Credit: Kalia Silva

Photo Gallery // MORE PICS: Celebs At 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

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Why did Evelyn Lozada have a NERVE to say this about Bobbi Kristina on her Twitter Page???!!!?? Evelyn Lozada Team (@Evelyn_Lozada) 2/24/12 3:39 PM Bobby Christina needs to get that gap closed

by Anonymous
9:09 pm - Feb 25, '12

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3:40 am - Feb 25, '12

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Agreed...another person riding off Whitney. Cassie ask Diddy why did he call everybody to come to Clive pre gram party while Whitney's body was 4 floors above your head. Wow, you was there too!! Not supporting anyone who was at the Clive Davis party. And ask why Diddy almost died a day later, I knew that was Whitney's doing.

by Anonymous
3:09 am - Feb 25, '12

Why did Evelyn Lozada have a

Why did Evelyn Lozada have a NERVE to say this about Bobbi Kristina on her Twitter Page???!!!?? Evelyn Lozada Team (@Evelyn_Lozada) 2/24/12 3:39 PM Bobby Christina needs to get that gap closed

by Anonymous
2:08 am - Feb 25, '12

I mean...... She does!!! This

I mean...... She does!!! This society of wimps needs to go. Whether her mom died or not is not going to stop people from saying the truth. I understand she's grieving, but that does not affect me. Sorry for her loss, but she needs to stop being an addict, seek help nd close that gap.

by Anonymous
8:38 am - Feb 25, '12

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So are you going to tell that Stank HO Evelyn to close her legs?

by Anonymous
1:55 pm - Feb 25, '12

So are you going to tell that

So are you going to tell that Stank HO Evelyn that she needs to close her legs?

by Anonymous
1:50 pm - Feb 25, '12

Because she wants attention

Because she wants attention and she's prejudice!

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2:23 am - Feb 25, '12

The pretty lady in the red

The pretty lady in the red top, Debra C-M---never heard of her before, but she's the one to watch! I don't know all the intricate details about the movie industry but, producer=money. They're the people who front the cash to get a movie made. So, the next time we get mad about Black actors not having enough work in Hollywood & the stories not representing us, just think back to the folks behind the scenes with real power. And Ms. Debra's gorgeous, too?!? You go girl!

by Anonymous
1:16 am - Feb 25, '12

Why did Evelyn Lozada have a

Why did Evelyn Lozada have a NERVE to say this about Bobbi Kristina on her Twitter Page???!!!?? Evelyn Lozada Team (@Evelyn_Lozada) 2/24/12 3:39 PM Bobby Christina needs to get that gap closed

by Anonymous
1:53 am - Feb 25, '12

She looks so much like Alicia

She looks so much like Alicia Keys... I could have sworn that it was her.

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11:06 pm - Feb 24, '12

Tika Sumpter looks FAB! Great

Tika Sumpter looks FAB! Great figure, nice legs and a cute face! Oh, and her skin is flawless. I wanna know what her beauty routine is! lol

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10:15 pm - Feb 24, '12

I'm loving Mara's dress.

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A lot of pretty in there

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by Anonymous
7:12 pm - Feb 24, '12

Mara is beautiful and Debra

Mara is beautiful and Debra looks like someone famous I can't remember the name of right at the moment.

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3:52 pm - Feb 24, '12

The lady that plays on "The

The lady that plays on "The Game".

by Anonymous
4:36 pm - Feb 24, '12

Cicely Tyson

by Anonymous
4:14 pm - Feb 24, '12

All the ladies look very

All the ladies look very nice. It Paula Patton on something. She seems to be very euphoric all the time.

by Daniel from the 'D'
3:48 pm - Feb 24, '12

Yes, she is on something:

Yes, she is on something: Robin Thicke's d**k. The good ones do that to ya!

by Anonymous
4:00 pm - Feb 24, '12

Honey, these girls are too

Honey, these girls are too "precious" to know anything bout that. They too busy fightin boys and critiquing others girls panty lines to know about the good stiff (oops I mean stuff)

by Anonymous
6:04 pm - Feb 24, '12

Ha!! Yep!! If she was walking

Ha!! Yep!! If she was walking around all stank faced all the time, people would ask why she's always such a bee-yotch. Let the girl be HAPPY. After all, what does she have to be mad about? She has a great life!

by anon
4:10 pm - Feb 24, '12

SHUT UP BITCH.

by Anonymous
4:40 pm - Feb 24, '12

Calm down Oscar the Grouch.

Calm down Oscar the Grouch. Someone need to give you a hug and QUICK.

by likethat??
6:30 pm - Feb 24, '12

Wow.....clearly you are a

Wow.....clearly you are a MISERABLE person to feel the need to respond to someone like that who didn't even say anything negative. I feel sorry for you. I hope your day gets better.

by TC
5:22 pm - Feb 24, '12

WOW. Looks like you need

WOW. Looks like you need whatever Paula is on! Tee hee hee.

by Anonymous
5:18 pm - Feb 24, '12

Paula Patton seems like the

Paula Patton seems like the really nice type of girls that everyone dislikes because the assumption is they're stuck-up because they are beautiful.

by Anonymous
3:42 pm - Feb 24, '12

I think Paula Patton seems

I think Paula Patton seems very likeable--always smiling and she seems very down to earth. That being said, I don't find her beautiful, so I'm not sure that's a reason to dislike her. Attactive, yes; beautiful, not really.

by Anonymous
4:02 pm - Feb 24, '12

Soooo Natasha when are you

Soooo Natasha when are you going to put Paula Patten on Preggers what's cause she's obviously roccin' a double chin which is so not normal for her. I'm just sayin/

by Dera
3:31 pm - Feb 24, '12

She doesn't look pregnant.

by Anonymous
4:28 pm - Feb 24, '12

the z-list award awwwww how

the z-list award awwwww how laughable. get a real job.

by Anonymous
3:29 pm - Feb 24, '12

Paula Patton is SWEET! What's

Paula Patton is SWEET! What's wrong with being nice? She always seems genuine. Mara Brock Akil & Shondra Rhimes are really doing major things behind-the-scenes. Love them!

by Elle
3:24 pm - Feb 24, '12

Feeling Tika Sumpter's dress!

by Gia
3:17 pm - Feb 24, '12

Paula Patton is not

Paula Patton is not Hollywoods "It girl". She is basically an alien neck bitch that is taking up space for someone more relevant in Hollywood. To me, she plays herself in EVERY role. And that person is annoying.

by Ethel Mertz
3:15 pm - Feb 24, '12

Every time I see a post by

Every time I see a post by you, it's so negative. Sweety, you need to face your insecurities and stop taking them out on ppl who don't know you on a blog. Your negativity must come across to those who know you and it is NOT attractive. Ugh.

by Gia
3:19 pm - Feb 24, '12

You must not read my comments

You must not read my comments very often pumpkin because I leave a lot of positive comments. When I want to state my opinion thats what I do whether it be negative or positive. This is a blog in case you havent noticed. If you don't like it then thats too bad bitch.

by Ethel aint no killa but dont push her
3:50 pm - Feb 24, '12

Positive as far as anything

Positive as far as anything BUT Paula Patton goes. If you don't care for her, consider a career change as a casting director, producer or director so you can make it your personal mission to stop putting her in movies. Until that day comes, I doubt if she's going anywhere so maybe you should channel your energy towards a more important cause.

by anon
4:14 pm - Feb 24, '12

Take your own advice and

Take your own advice and channel your energy somewhere else other than my posts. How bout that?? I have another idea. How bout you and Gia hold hands and sing Kumbaya?? Since everything is all positive. I dont like Paula Patton and yall crazy asses cant make me. ....nor can you make me stop stating my opinion. So get over it.