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Thigh's the limit! Honoree Taraji P. Henson sizzles in daring slit black dress as she arrives at VH1 Big In 2015

Published: 01:53 EST, 16 November 2015 | Updated: 03:31 EST, 17 November 2015

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With their new awards show - VH1 Big In 2015 with Entertainment Weekly - the network aimed to 'highlight the trailblazers and epic pop culture moments of the year.'

So it was no surprise then that Taraji P. Henson, 45, was one of the program's honorees for her unforgettable work as Cookie Lyon on Fox's smash hit Empire.

Taraji looked stunning as she arrived at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California on Sunday for the celebration, flashing some skin in a fitted black Alexander Wang dress.

Showing some skin: Taraji P. Henson donned a daring, black number which featured a laced-up cut-out along the side as she arrived at VH1 Big In 2015 with Entertainment Weekly on Sunday in West Hollywood, California

Taraji wore a sleeveless, black dress for the event that hugged the Fox star's curves while showing off her toned pins.

The flattering number also featured a laced-up, cut-out along the side of the dress that added some edge to the look with a flash of skin.

She coupled the look with a pair of studded, strappy black heels, and donned a pair of dramatic, dangling earrings.

Putting her best foot forward: The Empire star accessorized her flattering look with a pair of studded, strappy black heels

Radiant: The honoree - who showed off fierce, wild curls for the evening - looked to be in good spirits and blew a kiss to fans as she walked the red carpet

Hit show: Taraji has been portraying the fiery Cookie Lyon in the hit Fox show Empire

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She showed off bold eyeliner for the event, as well as big lashes and a complimentary mauve lipstick.

Taraji's brunette tresses were styled in gorgeous, wild curls, and the actress looked to be in good spirits as she hit the carpet, showing off a big grin and at one point even blowing a kiss.

Amy Schumer was also being honored at the event after her stellar year that included the success of her comedy Trainwreck.

Lady in red: Amy Schumer - another honoree of the night - smoldered in a bright red dress, which she coupled with a pair of coordinating pumps

Teamwork: Amy was joined on the carpet by her sister Kimberly Schumer, who looked lovely in a playful, sleeveless blue mini dress

The 34-year-old smoldered in a form-fitting red gown, which she coupled with a pair of coordinating red pumps.

The flattering number featured three-quarter length sleeves and was fitted to show off the comedian's trim figure.

She wore her long, blonde tresses styled straight for the show, and showed off a smoky eye and a dark manicure.

She's got some front! Amber Rose put her ample assets on display in a form-fitting mini dress with a plunging front

Cheeky! The model showed off the form-fitting number by spinning around and showing off her derriere

Amy was joined on the carpet by her sister Kimberly Schumer, who wore a sleeveless, bright blue mini dress that showed off her toned pins.

She coupled the playful frock with a pair of strappy, black heels, and wore her long, brunette locks in soft curls.

Amber Rose, 32, put her ample assets on display in a figure-hugging mini dress as she arrived at the Pacific Design Center.

Beautiful in black: Elizabeth Banks donned an eye-catching, textured black dress with a semi-sheer skirt and bow-shaped cut-out along the front

Monochromatic: The Pitch Perfect 2 director and star matched her dress with a pair of strappy, black pumps and a black clutch

The model wore a long-sleeved black mini dress which featured a plunging front and also highlighted her toned pins.

She coupled the daring number with a pair of strappy, black heels, and hid her eyes behind over-sized, black sunglasses.

Pitch Perfect 2 director and star Elizabeth Banks, 41, wore a textured black dress with a semi-sheer skirt and bow-shaped cut-out along the front.

Bold: The blonde beauty wore her tresses pulled back into an updo, with a few curled wisps framing her face, and also sported a cat eye

Great minds think alike: Queen Latifah and Katherine Bailess both sported chic, black jumpsuits

Good times: Taraji and Queen Latifah had fun catching up on the carpet

The eye-catching dress hit at just above the actress's knees, and she coupled the look with strappy, peep-toe black heels.

She accessorized with a coordinating, black clutch, and wore her long, blonde tresses pulled back into a chic updo, with curled, wisps of hair falling around to frame her face.

Queen Latifah, 45, and Katherine Bailess, 35, both opted for stylish, black jumpsuits for the awards show, though the former wore long sleeves while the latter opted for a one-shoulder look.

New BFFs: The pair shared a hug on the red carpet

Coordinated looks: The two women were both wearing black for the star-studded occasion

What's so funny?: Queen Latifah and Taraji giggled away and shared a high five

Katherine finished off her look with a pair of peep toe heels that showed off a dark pedicure, and wore her long, blonde locks in soft waves.

She accessorized with a pair of dangling earrings, and added a pop of color to her look with a bright red lipstick.

Parks And Recreation alum Aubrey Plaza, 31, stunned in a form-fitting, white mini dress that featured metallic embellishments, and she coupled it with chunky, black heels.

Looking bright: Parks And Recreation alum Aubrey Plaza looked chic in a form-fitting, white mini dress with metallic embellishments

How low can you go?: Cheryl Burke took the plunge in a wine-coloured dress

Pretty as a petal: Elle King added a bit of edge to her flowing, floral dress with a black, leather jacket

Elle King, 26, meanwhile, was a bit more colorful in a pretty floral dress, though she added a bit of edge to her look with a black, leather jacket.

Master of None star Aziz Ansari, 32, looked dapper in a fitted, black suit worn with brown leather oxfords and a bright, pink patterned tie.

T.I. - host for the VH1 and Entertainment Weekly event - looked stylish in an all-black ensemble that he accessorized with Aviators and a bold, silver necklace.

Dapper: Master of None star Aziz Ansari showed off his fashion sense in a fitted, black suit, brown leather oxfords, and a patterned tie

Making an entrance: T.I. looked suave in a fitted, black suit and Aviators while Tameka Cottle donned eye-catching beige, peep toe heels

Singer Tameka Cottle sported a 1920's-inspired look in a fringed, champagne-colored dress, coupled with statement, peep toe heels.

VH1 stars Stevie J, 44, and Joseline coordinated in black on Sunday, with the former sporting a leather jacket and matching fitted trousers.

His wife, 29-year-old Joseline, put her assets on display in a plunging, fur-lined top, which she coupled with a pair of skintight, leather shorts.

Coordinating couple: VH1 stars Stevie J and Joseline both wore black leather for the awards show on Sunday

She's not shy! Joseline put her assets on display in a plunging, fur-lined black vest

Dazzling: K. Michelle donned a show-stopping, feathered mini dress, which she accessorized with bejeweled pumps and a coordinating clutch

K. Michelle, 31, also opted for an all-black ensemble, donning a sleeveless dress with a daringly low-plunging front and feather skirt.

Apryl Jones went edgy in a skintight, black leather dress which featured cut-outs along the top, and coupled it with a pair of peep toe heels that revealed a stylish, white pedicure.

Nikki Mudarris aka Miss Nikki Baby also attended the event and the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star had her curves on display in a tight green dress.