Iman, Ciara & Teyana Highlight Essense’s Three July/August Covers – LOOK!

essence - ciara iman teyana - essence

*Black, bold and beautiful! That’s the only way to describe ESSENCE’s fierce summer issue featuring icons Iman, Ciara and Teyana Taylor on three breath-taking covers. ESSENCE talks to each about everything from love, overcoming fear and resiliency…

In Regal Iman, the most famous model out of Africa shares how running an inclusive global beauty empire—along with empowering young women of color around the world while she’s at it—is the legacy she’s still growing.

Then in Resilient Ciara, the singer, dancer and happily married mom of two talks about how her life is a testament to the fact that the prayerful survive. Then in the piece, Real Teyana, the singer shares how she is no longer here just for the pleasure of others and continues to elevate her career. Key quotes are below:

essence - iman

  • IMAN ON DAVID BOWIE ENCOURAGING HER TO LAUNCH HER COSMETICS LINE: “He literally did not understand fear. He was in my corner cheering me on every step of the way. If it wasn’t for him, I would never have done it…”

JADA PINKETT SMITH’S TMI: SHE HAD A THREESOME ONCE … AND DIDN’T LIKE IT (WATCH)

essence - ciara

  • CIARA ON BECOMING RESILIENT: “The biggest thing for me has been understanding how important patience is…My faith has carried me through every challenge and triumph. When I was younger and wanting things to happen when I wanted them to happen. I could never have imagined that 15 years later I’d be having the time of my life…”

DJIMON HOUNSOU & KIMORA LEE SIMMONS WORKING OUT CUSTODY AGREEMENT FOR SON

essence - teyana

  • TEYANA TAYLOR ON SHOWING REAL LOVE WITH HUBBY IMAN SHUMPERT: “I don’t want my supporters to feel like we’re untouchable. I don’t want y’all to think we’re Perfect Pattys, because that’s just not real. I think sometimes it takes other couples to see like, ‘Damn, they were able to talk and get through it. That’s inspirational…’”

We Publish News 24/7. Don’t Miss A Story. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now!

Anthony Mackie as Captain America
Jay-Z and Diddy - via Grok AI
Steven Ivory
Kanye and Bianca on Grammy red carpet - screenshot
William Allen Young and Courtney B. Vance Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson
The Wayans Brothers
Barack and Michelle Obama - Valentin's Day 2025 - via X
Mental Health Matters
Issa Rae
fried fish
Cherelle Parker - screenshot
Read More
Kanye West and Bianca Censori on Grammy Red Carpet - screenshot
Read More
Damon Wayans
Read More
Beyond the Gates
Read More
Denzel Washington - Gladiator II
Read More
Learjet after crashing - via Grok AI
Read More
Sunny Hostin
Read More
Amtrak
Read More
Will Smith (AI character from 'I Am Legend 2'
Read More
Bevelyn Beatty Williams
Read More

POPULAR

Beyond the Gates
CBS to Air Special on New Daytime Soap Opera 'Beyond The Gates'
Onijah Andrew Robinson
Black American Woman Returns to New York After Bizarre Ordeal in Pakistan | Video
Taco Bell customer and security guard who slapped her
Crunch Slap Supreme: Taco Bell Security Guard Caught Brutally Slapping Black Woman in Viral Video | WATCH
Irv Gotti - Getty
Irv Gotti's Family Expects a Packed Church for His Funeral at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral
Kendrick Lamar performing
'Worst Halftime Show Ever!' - Reactions to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show | WATCH
Raising Kanan Fourth Season
New Trailer for 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Hints at Intense Season 4 | Watch
Serena Williams - via screenshot
Serena Williams Reveals Kendrick Lamar Requested Her Crip Walk Performance - That's it. No 'Git Back' at Drake
Amtrak
Amtrak's Auto Train Offers Travel with Vehicle Transport Between Virginia and Florida
Emotional couple
12 Common Phrases that Signal Emotional Immaturity