Power couple! Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard cut elegant figures at special event celebrating Empire 

They play a divorced couple feuding over the fortunes of a record empire on the show.

BUt Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard looked like they owned the red carpet as they posed together at a special event celebrating Empire on Friday night in Los Angeles.

Taraji, 45, was elegant in a grey number with dark grey sequined stripes and long sleeves with cut outs at the elbows.

Dynamic duo: Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard looked like they owned the red carpet as they posed together at a special event celebrating Empire on Friday night in Los Angeles

Dynamic duo: Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard looked like they owned the red carpet as they posed together at a special event celebrating Empire on Friday night in Los Angeles

Some black patent leather strappy heels and a thin black belt rounded out the ensemble.

Her raven locks were pulled back into a low ponytail, while a slick of pale pink lipstick and some light eye make-up complemented her flawless visage.

Terrence, 47, was looking casual but still quite dashing in a long sleeve blue shirt with unique buttons over a navy blue shallow v-neck t-shirt.

A pair of black trousers, black wingtips and a velvet thin-brimmed fedora completed the dressed down but still savvy look.

Great in grey: Taraji, 45, looked elegant in a grey number with dark grey sequined stripes and long sleeves with cut outs at the elbows
Great in grey: Taraji, 45, looked elegant in a grey number with dark grey sequined stripes and long sleeves with cut outs at the elbows

Great in grey: Taraji, 45, looked elegant in a grey number with dark grey sequined stripes and long sleeves with cut outs at the elbows

Youthful: Her raven locks were pulled back into a low ponytail, while a slick of pale pink lipstick and some light eye make-up complemented her flawless visage

Youthful: Her raven locks were pulled back into a low ponytail, while a slick of pale pink lipstick and some light eye make-up complemented her flawless visage

Terrence, 47, was looking casual but still quite dashing in a long sleeve blue shirt with unique buttons over a navy blue shallow v-neck t-shirt

Terrence, 47, was looking casual but still quite dashing in a long sleeve blue shirt with unique buttons over a navy blue shallow v-neck t-shirt

Surprise! Everyone looked to be in an especially good mood, as Terrence's pregnant partner Miranda Pak joined him and Taraji on the red carpet for some candid snaps featuring her growing bump

Surprise! Everyone looked to be in an especially good mood, as Terrence's pregnant partner Miranda Pak joined him and Taraji on the red carpet for some candid snaps featuring her growing bump

Everyone looked to be in an especially good mood, as Terrence's pregnant partner Miranda Pak joined him and Taraji on the red carpet for some candid snaps featuring her growing bump.

Of course the two leads were accompanied by many of their co-stars for the special evening.

Ta'Rhonda Jones, 27, turned heads in a black number featuring sheer sleeves and a sheer skirt element, which showed off her toned legs.

Risque: Ta'Rhonda Jones, 27, turned heads in a black number featuring sheer sleeves and a sheer skirt element, which showed off her toned legs
Risque: Ta'Rhonda Jones, 27, turned heads in a black number featuring sheer sleeves and a sheer skirt element, which showed off her toned legs

Risque: Ta'Rhonda Jones, 27, turned heads in a black number featuring sheer sleeves and a sheer skirt element, which showed off her toned legs

Brought some personality: Black heels featuring metal studs and a black leather biker jacket sporting innumerable logo pins added a bit of a rock and roll vibe to the outfit

Brought some personality: Black heels featuring metal studs and a black leather biker jacket sporting innumerable logo pins added a bit of a rock and roll vibe to the outfit

Black heels featuring metal studs and a black leather biker jacket sporting innumerable logo pins added a bit of a rock and roll vibe to the outfit.

She accessorized with a wide red and gold choker and a matching bracelet.

Grace Gealey, 31, looked stunning in a little black dress with sheer shoulders and sleeves, as well as a sheer fringe along the hem.

The garment emphasized the actress's long gams, as did her very delicate silver strappy stilettos. 

Glorious gams: Grace Gealey, 31, looked stunning in a little black dress with sheer shoulders and sleeves, as well as a sheer fringe along the hem
Glorious gams: Grace Gealey, 31, looked stunning in a little black dress with sheer shoulders and sleeves, as well as a sheer fringe along the hem

Glorious gams: Grace Gealey, 31, looked stunning in a little black dress with sheer shoulders and sleeves, as well as a sheer fringe along the hem

Wonderful in white: Gabourey Sidibe, 33, wore a lovely white frock with horizontal black stripes and complemented it with a white zip-up cardigan

Wonderful in white: Gabourey Sidibe, 33, wore a lovely white frock with horizontal black stripes and complemented it with a white zip-up cardigan

 A slick of light crimson lipstick and some subtle eye shadow ensured the star was red-carpet ready.

Gabourey Sidibe, 33, wore a lovely white frock with horizontal black stripes and complemented it with a white zip-up cardigan.

Serayah McNeill, 20, also bucked the dark garment trend, opting instead for a bright blue suit with a white t-shirt.

Her strappy heels dressed up the outfit, as did her stylish, boxy clutch.

Eye-catching: Serayah McNeill, 20, also bucked the dark garment trend, opting instead for a bright blue suit with a white t-shirt

Eye-catching: Serayah McNeill, 20, also bucked the dark garment trend, opting instead for a bright blue suit with a white t-shirt

All three actors who play Terrance Howard's sons on the show, Trai Byers, Bryshere Y. Gray and Jussie Smollett were also on hand for the festivities.

Trai, 32, also decided to keep things laid-back with a black leather jacket, black oxfords, white t-shirt and red slacks.

Bryshere, 22, dressed things up a tad, donning a shimmery purple blazer, along with a black button down and black slacks.

Jussie, 32, may have been the most demure, in an all black ensemble consisting of a black shirt, black pants and black pointed-toe boots. He did add a matching scarf for a bit of dimension.

Classic cool: Trai, 32, also decided to keep things laid-back with a black leather jacket, black oxfords, white t-shirt and red slacks

Classic cool: Trai, 32, also decided to keep things laid-back with a black leather jacket, black oxfords, white t-shirt and red slacks

Shiny: Bryshere, 22, dressed things up a tad, donning a shimmery purple blazer, along with a black button down and black slacks

Shiny: Bryshere, 22, dressed things up a tad, donning a shimmery purple blazer, along with a black button down and black slacks

Low-profile: Jussie, 32, may have been the most demure, in an all black ensemble consisting of a black shirt, black pants and black pointed-toe boots. He did add a matching scarf for a bit of dimension

Low-profile: Jussie, 32, may have been the most demure, in an all black ensemble consisting of a black shirt, black pants and black pointed-toe boots. He did add a matching scarf for a bit of dimension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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