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Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 - May. 5

See Beyonce, Gabrielle Union, Janelle Monae, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o and other celebrity pics of the week.
By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 24, 2020
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Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor and her mom Nikki Taylor take the sweetest photo together at the VH1’s 3rd Annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms” – Cocktail Reception in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

02
Diddy

Diddy and his family happily attend VH1’s 3rd annual ‘Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms’ screening in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

03
Jhene Aiko

Jhene Aiko and her daughter Nami share the stage  VH1’s 3rd Annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms”  in Los Angeles, California. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

04
Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks poses for a portrait at the “America’s Next Top Model” mobile game release in Hollywood, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

05
Courtney Kemp Agboh, 50 Cent, Naturi Naughton, Omari Hardwick, and Joseph Sikora

Courtney Kemp Agboh, 50 Cent, Naturi Naughton, Omari Hardwick, and Joseph Sikora pose together as they attend STARZ “POWER” FYC Event in West Hollywood, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Michael Kovac/Getty Images

06
Lena Waithe

 Lena Waithe attends the The American Film Institute’s Annual AFI Directing Workshop For Women Showcase in Beverly Hills, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

07
Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay poses with Founder of the #MeToo Movement Tarana Burke at the Ms. Foundation 30th Annual Gloria Awards  in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

08
Marley Dias

Marley Dias brightens up the room as she attends the Ms. Foundation 30th Annual Gloria Awards in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

09
Russell Wilson and Ciara

Russell Wilson shares the stage with his wife Ciara speaks during WE Day in Seattle, Washington.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Mat Hayward/Getty Images

10
Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge celebrates the national launch of Frontier Works: Bottle Impressions in New York.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

11
Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley stuns in teal dress attends the Hulu Upfront 2018 Brunch in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images
12
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama hits the stage during her 5th Annual National College Signing Day at Temple University.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Matt Slocum/AP/REX/Shutterstock
13
Ciara and Michelle Obama
Ciara and Michelle Obama pose for a quick selfie during Michelle Obama’s 5th National College Signing Day event at Temple University.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
@ciara
14
Ciara and Janelle Monae
Ciara and Janelle Monae take a sweet photo together backstage during National College Signing Day at Temple University.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
@ciara
15
Ciara and Kelly Rowland
Ciara and Kelly Rowland are camera ready at the National College Signing Day at Temple University.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
@ciara
16
Lena Waithe and Justin Simien
Lena Waithe and Justin Simien smile for the cameras as they attend the screening of Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ season 2 after party in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images
17
Antoinette Robertson, Logan Browning and Ashley Blaine Featherson
Antoinette Robertson, Logan Browning and Ashley Blaine Featherson strike a pose at the screening of Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ season 2 in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images
18
Yaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta rocks a vibrant blue dress to the screening of Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ season 2 in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images
19
Essence Atkins and Marlon Wayans
Essence Atkins and Marlon Wayans pose together at the NBCUniversal’s Summer Press Day 2018 in Universal City, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
20
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross
Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross are all smiles as they attend NBCUniversal’s Summer Press Day 2018 in Universal City, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
21
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith is all smiles as he makes a guest appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Theo Wargo/Getty Images
22
Sanaa Lathan and Regina King

Sanaa Lathan and Regina King pose together at the Communities in Schools Annual Celebration in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Vivien Killilea/Getty Images

23
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union and her hubby Dwyane Wade are all smiles as they arrive for the Universal Pictures’ special screening of the film “Breaking In” in Hollywood, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

24
Will Packer

 Will Packer arrives for Universal Pictures’ special screening of the film “Breaking In” in Hollywood, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

25
Aisha Hinda, Rashida Jones, Stacey Abrams, Tracee Ellis Ross and Uzo Aduba

Aisha Hinds, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross and Uzo Aduba drive through Georgia as they support Stacey Abrams along her journey towards becoming the nations first African American female Governor.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

@uzoaduba

26
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union happily poses with her award for Breakthrough Producer of the Year award at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
27
Miguel
Miguel performs “Come Through and Chill” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
NBC/Getty Images
28
Eve

Eve stuns in red gown as she attends the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David Livingston/Getty Images

29
Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Julie Chen and Sara Gilbert

Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Julie Chen and Sara Gilbert, winners of Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment for ‘The Talk’, accept award onstage during the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

30
Tamera Mowry, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Bailon

Tamera Mowry, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Bailon pose for the cameras with their award during the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David Livingston/Getty Images

31
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian attend the “Being Serena” New York Premiere in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Mike Pont/Getty Images
32
Michael B Jordan and Issa Rae

Michael B Jordan and Issa Rae celebrate Day 1 of Variety Actors on Actors Presented by Shutterstock in Los Angeles.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock

33
Michael B Jordan and Issa Rae

Michael B Jordan and Issa Rae pose for some portraits during Day 1 of Variety Actors on Actors Presented by Shutterstock in Los Angeles.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock

34
Michael B Jordan

Michael B Jordan signs his name on his photo during Variety Actors on Actors Presented by Shutterstock in Los Angeles.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock

35
Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish strikes a pose as she arrives at the TBS’ FYC Event For “The Last O.G.” And “Search Party” in Burbank, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

36
Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish

Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish pose for the cameras at the after party during theTBS’ FYC Event For “The Last O.G.” And “Search Party” in Burbank, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Leon Bennett/Getty Images

37
Spike Lee and Keegan Michael Key

 Spike Lee and Keegan Michael Key attend the 13th annual Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artist Dinner in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

38
Common
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
39
Common, Zendaya and Channing Tatum

Common, Zendaya and Channing Tatum attend CinemaCon 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures Invites You to “The Big Picture” an Exclusive Presentation of our Upcoming Slate in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

40
Sabrina Dhowre, Idris Elba and Isan Elba

Sabrina Dhowre, Idris Elba and daughter Isan Elba pose togther at the ABB Formula E Qatar Airways Paris E-Prix official after party in Paris, France.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David M. Benett/Getty Images

41
Jay Z and Beyonce

Jay-Z and Beyonce enjoy date night while sitting courtside during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

42
Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross

 Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross pose together at the FYC event for ABC’s “Blackish” in Burbank, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David Livingston/Getty Images

43
Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi strikes a pose for the cameras at the FYC event for ABC’s “Blackish” in Burbank, California. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David Livingston/Getty Images

44
Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin lighs up the red carpet as she attends the FYC event for ABC’s “Blackish” in Burbank, California

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

David Livingston/Getty Images

45
Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o speaks onstage at “Time’s Up” during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival  in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

46
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union shows off her beautiful fresh face as she gets ready to take on the day.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

@gabunion

47
Elaine Welteroth and Cynthia Erivo

Elaine Welteroth and Cynthia Erivo are all smiles as they attend  “Time’s Up” during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

48
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is camera ready as she attends the special screening presented by YouTube of “Dirty Computer: An Emotion Picture in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
John Sciulli/Getty Images
49
Storm Reid and Yara Shahidi
Storm Reid and Yara Shahidi share some laughs during the Marie Claire Celebrates Fifth Annual ‘Fresh Faces’ in Hollywood event.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
50
Roxanne Shante
Roxanne Shante and her husband Jabbar Ali attend a Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Toast in her honor, celebrating her accomplishments as a leader in Hip Hop and in her community of Newark.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Hennessy
51
Julius Tennon and Viola Davis
Julius Tennon and Viola Davis attend “The Last Defense” during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Ben Gabbe/Getty Images
52
Cicely Tyson and Tyler Perry
Cicely Tyson and Tyler Perry pose together after placing her feet in cement at her Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock
53
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson happily smiles as she attends her Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, California
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
Earl Gibson III/Getty Images
54
Zendaya
Zendaya is all smiles as she speaks at Michelle Obama’s 5th National College Signing Day at Temple University.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Apr. 29 – May. 5
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