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Home · 2017 ESSENCE Festival

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017

Get ready to for some serious ESSENCE Fest FOMO.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Updated October 26, 2020

The first place to see if an event is popping is social media. And from Twitter and Instagram’s account, this year’s ESSENCE Fest is one not to miss. From celebrities sharing flights to behind-the-scenes moments, Instagram revealed New Orleans is the place to be right now. See the best ESSENCE Fest 2017 thus far, below! 

01
The Cast of Queen Sugar
The Cast of Queen Sugar poses for a pic as they get ready for some great performances.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
02
Rhonda Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross
Rhonda Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross share a sweet sister moment.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@traceeellisross/instagram
03
Boris Kodje, Nicole Ari Parker, Tisha Campbell Martin and Terrence J

Boris Kodje, Nicole Ari Parker, Tisha Campbell Martin and Terrence J are camera ready as they pose for a photo at the Essence Festival.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@tishacampbellmartin/instagram
04
Monica
Monica shows off her killer boots before getting ready to perform at the Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@monica/instagram
05
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss takes a sweet photo with her husband Todd at an all white party in New Orleans, LA.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@kandi/instagram
06
Toya Wright, Jasmine Sanders and Terrence J
Toya Wright, Jasmine Sanders and Terrence J have some fun at the club!
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@toyawright/instagram
07
Monica

Monica is on her way!

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
08
Eva Marcille

Eva takes a few calm moments before the festivities.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
09
Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe

This hubby/wife duo are on their way!

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
10
Chloe x Halle

These cuties can’t wait for the fun to start.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
11
Mary J. Blige

Mary is coming for us!

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Mary J. Blige / Instagram
12
Brandy

Brandy is in the air.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Brandy / Instagram
13
Issa Rae

Issa Rae wraps on set and is ready for a great weekend!

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Issa Rae / Instagram
14
Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is on the move, probably coming to see her mama!

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Tracee Ellis Ross / Instagram
15
Tisha Campbell

Tisha caught Brandy live last night.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Tisha Campbell / Instagram
16
Halle Berry
Ms. Berry can’t wait to see everyone!
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Halle Berry / Instagram
17
Kenya Moore
Look out for Kenya on the empowerment stage!
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Kenya Moore / Instagram
18
Queen Latifah

Queen snaps a photo with Regina Hall and Larenz Tate.

The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
Queen Latifah / Instagram
19
Larenz Tate, Harold Perrineau and Loni Love
Larenz Tate, Harold Perrineau and Loni Love touch down in NOLA.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@lonilove/twitter
20
Lance Gross
Looks like Lance Gross was on a winning streak at Harrah’s here in NOLA.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@lancegross/instagram
21
Monica
Monica is sitting pretty at the Convention Center.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@monica/instagram
22
Tina Lawson
Tina Lawson looks stunning as usual at the Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@mstinalawson/instagram
23
Girls Trip
The Cast of Girls Trip are here!
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@morereginahall/instagram
24
Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash is looking pretty in floral at Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@niecynash1/instagram
25
Elle Varner
Elle Varner strike a pose at the Shea Moisture booth at Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@ellevarner/instagram
26
Terrence J and Nicole Ari Parker
Terrence J and Nicole Ari Parker pose for a quick snap during the Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@nicoleariparker/instagram
27
LeToya Luckett, Monica and Mr. Bentley
LeToya Luckett, Monica and Mr. Bentley speak onstage during the 2017 Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@monica/instagram
28
Niecy Nash and Tracee Ellis Ross
These two divas are picture perfect.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@niecynash1/instagram
29
Kenya Moore and Chloe x Halle
Kenya Moore takes a sweet photo with Chloe x Halle at the 2017 Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@kenyamoore/instagram
30
Mary J Blige and Monica
Mary J Blige and Monica are sitting pretty at the 2017 Essence Festival
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@monicabrown/instagram
31
June’s Diary
June’s Diary strikes a pose as they attend the 2017 Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@itskrystallyn/ instagram
32
Niecy Nash, Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, and Monica Brown
These women possess so much beauty and strength !
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@monicabrown/instagram
33
Tina Lawson
Tina Lawson stuns as usual as she watches Diana Ross perform at Esssence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@mstinalawson/instagram
34
Niecy Nash and Elle Varner
Niecy Nash and Elle Varner take a sweet photo together at Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@niecynash1/instagram
35
Halle Berry
Halle Berry knows that a trip to New Orleans isn’t complete until you go to Cafe Du Monde.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@halleberry/instagram
36
Boris Kodjoe, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Nicole Ari Parker
Boris Kodjoe, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Nicole Ari Parker are ready to get this party started!
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@nicoleariparker/instagram
37
Cynthia Bailey
Cynthia Bailey is sitting pretty as she gets ready for night time festivities.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@cynthiabailey/instagram
38
Lance Gross
Lance Gross, Angela Ye and LeToya Luckett are having a good time at the Smirnoff Party during Essence Festival.
The Best Celebrity Instagrams From ESSENCE Fest 2017
@lancegross/instagram
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