Essence announced Tuesday that the Grammy-winning singer, who has had some acting roles, will host the Feb. 21 luncheon honoring actresses Regina Hall, Jenifer Lewis, Amandla Stenberg and Kiki Layne.
Rowland says in a statement she’s happy to “shine a light on four exceptional women for their art and social activism.”
FILE – In this Jan. 28, 2019 file photo, Kelly Rowland attends the premiere of “What Men Want” in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Rowland has had roles on “Empire,” ”Girlfriends” and “Think Like a Man.” She will play Gladys Knight in the new BET series “American Soul,” which focuses on the iconic music TV program “Soul Train” and its creator Don Cornelius. It debuts Tuesday.
The Academy Awards will take place Feb. 25 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
