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Home · Star Gazing

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 - Jan. 20

See Tracee Ellis Ross, Mary J Blige, Yara Shahidi, Christian Combs, La La Anthony and other celebrity pics of the week.
By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 24, 2020
01
Issa Rae
Issa Rae is all smiles at the Twitter and ARRAYs #HereWeAre brunch during the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images
02
Lena Waithe and Issa Rae
Lena Waithe and Issa Rae pose for a selfie as they attend THE CHI Party in Park City, Utah.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Rich Polk/Getty Images
03
Will Smith

Will Smith attends a match on day five of the 2018 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20

Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

04
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have some fun as they attend a street dance class during their visit to Star Hub in Cardiff, Wales.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
WPA Pool/Getty Images
05
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen shows her hubby John Legend some love as they pose onstage during Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Celebration in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
06
Taraji P Henson
Taraji P Henson channels her inner Michael Jackson as she performs onstage during Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Celebration in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Christopher Polk/Getty Images
07
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox rocks the stage during Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Celebration in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Christopher Polk/Getty Images
08
Kiersey Clemmons
Kiersey Clemons attends the “Hearts Beat Loud” after-party during Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
09
Diddy
Diddy makes a guest appearance on the Late Night show with Seth Meyers.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
NBC/Getty Images
10
What’s the best style advice you’ve ever received?
“Don’t wear shoes you can’t walk in.”
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images
11
Miguel
Miguel sits front row at the Off/White Menswear Fall/Winter 2018-2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Getty Images
12
O’Shea Jackson Jr.
O’Shea Jackson Jr. poses with his parents Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff at the premiere of “Den of Thieves” in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
13
50 Cent
50 Cent and his son attend the premiere of “Den of Thieves” in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
14
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss makes her Broadway debut as Matron Mama Morton in ‘Chicago’ in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Walter McBride/Getty Images
15
Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji and Issa Rae
Stars from the Insecure cast, Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji, and Issa Rae are all smiles during the 49th NAACP Image Awards inPasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
16
Issa Rae and Chadwick Boseman
Issa Rae and Chadwick Boseman are all smiles as they attend 49th NAACP Image Awards After Party in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
17
Kofi Siriboe and Bianca Lawson
Kofi Siriboe and Bianca Lawson hang out at 49th NAACP Image Awards After Party in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
18
Omari Hardwick
Omari Hardwick proudly accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series award for ‘Power’ onstage at the 49th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Earl Gibson III/Getty Images
19
Sonequa Martin-Green and Danai Gurira
Sonequa Martin-Green and Danai Gurira pose backstage at the 49th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jesse Grant/Getty Images
20
Ava DuVernay and Mary J Blige
Ava DuVernay, winner of Entertainer of the Year, and Mary J. Blige attend the 49th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on January 15, 2018 in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jesse Grant/Getty Images
21
Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, and Miles Brown
These little stars are certainly on the rise as they pose during the 49th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
22
Ava DuVernay and Niecy Nash
Ava DuVernay and Niecy Nash strike a pose for the cameras during the 49th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
23
Laverne Cox and Halle Berry
Laverne Cox) and Halle Berry attend the 49th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on January 15, 2018 in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
24
Common and Danny Glover
Common and poses with Danny Glover, recipient of the NAACP President’s Award, attend the 49th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jesse Grant/Getty Images
25
Naturi Naughton and Jay Ellis
Naturi Naughton and Jay Ellis get all decked for the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Award Show in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
26
Tichina Arnold, Yvonne Orji and Sally Richardson-Whitfield
Tichina Arnold, Yvonne Orji and Sally Richardson-Whitfield looking stunning at the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Award Show in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
27
Lance Gross, Ledisi, Jussie Smollett and Lil’ Mama
Lance Gross, Ledisi, Jussie Smollett and Lil’ Mama are camera ready at the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Award Show in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
28
Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe
Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe pose for the cameras at the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Award Show in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
29
Elijah Kelley, Marsai Martin and Caleb McLaughlin
Elijah Kelley, Marsai Martin and Caleb McLaughlin attend the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Award Show in Pasadena, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
30
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir attend Keshia’s birthday party with Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé at Gold Room in Atlanta
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Prince William
31
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict take a sweet photo together after making their public announcement that they are expecting a baby girl!
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
@tiamowry
32
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe is all smiles as she makes a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
33
Christian Combs
Christian Combs walks the at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018/19 in Milan, Italy.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jacopo Raule/Getty Images
34
2 Chainz
2 Chainz sits front row as he attends the Versace show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018/19 in Milan, Italy.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jacopo Raule/Getty Images
35
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs and his son Walker Diggs are all smiles as they attend a basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images
36
Magic Johnson and Spike Lee
Magic Johnson and Spike Lee attend the Los Angeles Lakers Vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
James Devaney/Getty Images
37
La La Anthony
La La Anthony is out looking fierce in her tangerine fur jacket in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
@lala
38
Anthony Anderson and Susan Kelechi Watson
Anthony Anderson and Susan Kelechi Watson pose together at the MLK Community Health Foundation’s “Sharing The Dream” Luncheon in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Robin L Marshall/Getty Images
39
Issa Rae

Issa Rae lights up the room in a beautiful peachy dress at  Marie Claire’s Third Annual Image Makers Awards in West Hollywood, Los Angeles

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20

TARA ZIEMBA/Getty Images

40
Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross
Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross take a sweet photo together attend the Marie Claire’s Image Makers Awards 2018 in West Hollywood, California
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Charley Gallay/Getty Images
41
Sterling K Brown and Michelle Bathe
Sterling K Brown and Michelle Bathe take a lovely photo together at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Taylor Hill/Getty Images
42
Niecy Nash, Tituss Burgess, and Jenifer Lewis
Niecy Nash, Tituss Burgess, and Jenifer Lewis pose together during The 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
43
Mary J Blige and Diddy
Diddy happily attends the ceremony to honor Mary J. Blige with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Jesse Grant/Getty Images
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