Essence Mag's Power Lunch

The event: Essence Magazine's first annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon

The details: Thursday at the BevHills Hotel

The guest list: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett, producer Suzanne de Passe, Ruby Dee and Quincy Jones

The talk: "I know how difficult it is to be a woman in this game, and in this life," said an emotional Pinkett Smith, who was honored with the Power Award.  "If you look at my story and the statistics, I'm not supposed to be here."  (L. McCarthy)