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9 Celebrities Who Gave Us Life at Carnival

These breathtaking looks gave us so much life that a round up of the celebs who've turned up for the Caribbean festivities over the years was definitely in order. Catch a glimpse of the celebration inside.
By Imani Brammer · Updated October 26, 2020
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Winnie Harlow

Giving us a glimpse of Trinidad Carnival 2016, Winnie Harlow posted this gorgeous shot of her costume and we’re in awe!

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Rihanna

Rihanna allows her carribean roots to shine through her style and music, ultimately exposing countless people to style and culture that they may have never witnessed.

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Rihanna

Rihanna stunned again when she attended Barbados’ Cropover in 2013. Her outfits are clearly always to-die-for.

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Nicki Minaj

Minaj returned back to her roots for her Pound the Alarm video. The video was filmed in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where the singer/rapper sported T&T’s traditional carnival wear. 

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Jourdan Dunn

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn is all smiles while partying at Kadooment Day in Barbados.

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Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali and her sisters are flawless as they plays mas during their “Butterflies, Beasts & Bacchanal” presentation on the final day of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in 2013.

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Eva Marcille

Eva Marcille struts her stuff as she celebrates LA Carnival back in 2014. 

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Veronika Bozeman

Empire Star Veronika Bozeman is pictured dancing in the streets of Barbados for Grand Kadoomen.

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Usain Bolt

Jamaican track star Bolt is no stranger to Carnival. He’s attended the celebration in Jamaica in 2013 and Trinidad in 2014. He’s seen here, dressed in complete carnival wear, in Trinidad and Tobago. 

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Rob Riley

It’s pretty clear that actor Rob Riley got his entire life at Carnival too. His excitement illustrates the spirit of elation at Carnival perfectly. 

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