Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, producers of ‘Precious: Based On The Novel PUSH By Sapphire,’ at film’s Los Angeles premiere at AFIFEST 2009.
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Singer Turned Actress
Mariah Carey, who has a supporting role as Mrs. Weiss in the film, on the AFIFEST 2009 red carpet in Hollywood.
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Lucky in Love
Mariah Carey’s husband Nick Cannon comes out to support his lady.
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Metallic Blue
Actress Xosha Roquemore plays Jo Ann in ‘Precious.’
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Power Couple
Forest Whitaker and wife Keisha attend Los Angeles premiere.
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Real Love
Mary J. Blige and husband Kendu Isaacs.
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Looking Lovely
Singer Mary J. Blige at the screening of ‘Precious’ in a elegant black and white patterned gown.
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Role Models
Actress Paula Patton plays Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe’s teacher.
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Pretty in Pink
Young actress Chyna Layne plays Rhonda in ‘Precious.’
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Business As Usual
Lisa Cortes, who is SVP of Lee Daniels Entertainment, on the red carpet premiere of her latest hit.
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Head Honchos
Producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, director Lee Daniels, and producer Gary Magness are proud of the fruit of their labor.
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Still Fresh
Hollywood leading man Will Smith is shining at the Hollywood premiere.
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Dynasty
Living legend Sidney Poitier and daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier.
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Golden Lady
Actor Sidney Hicks stands alongside glittering star Mo’Nique, who is already hearing whispers of an Oscar nod for her dark portrayal of Precious’ abusive mother.
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Rising Star
Paula Patton, a beaming mother-to-be, stars as Precious’ uplifting teacher Ms. Rain.
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Hot Like Fire
The film’s title character is played by Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe, who was born to walk the red carpets.
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Love Birds
Paula Patton and soul-singer husband Robin Thicke pose for the cameras.
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November 1, 2009 Hollywood, Ca Star Jones “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘PUSH’ by Sapphire” AFI Premiere held at Grauman’s ChineseTheatre
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The BFF
Oprah’s bestie Gayle King arrives in style to celebrate O’s latest venture.
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Beside Herself
Gabourey Sidibe next to the movie poster for ‘Precious.’
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Stunning
Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is statuesque in her sexy red dress.
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The Media Moguls
A pleased Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater on November 1, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
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Shining Stars
‘Precious’ stars, Mo’Nique and Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe enjoy the quiet before the storm.
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Ms. Jones
Star Jones wears an off-the-shoulder blue dress to the Hollywood premiere.
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Simply Sherri
Sherri Shepherd shines in a white cocktail dress.
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Hope Rising
Actress Hope Olaide Wilson of “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.”
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Inspiration
Writer/poet Sapphire looks pleased at what director Lee Daniels did with her highly acclaimed novel, PUSH.