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Home · Star Gazing

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Jan. 7 - Jan.13

See Tracee Ellis Ross, Diana Ross, Angela Bassett, Mary J Blige, Lena Waithe and more celebrity pics of the week.

By Cristina Coppin · January 7, 2018October 24, 2020
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La La Anthony
La La Anthony is out looking fierce in her tangerine fur jacket in NYC.
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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.
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03
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.
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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.
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi looks very ladylike in a lilac gown at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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Mary J Blige
Mary J Blige stuns in a metallic dress at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer is all smiles at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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Susan Kelechi Watson
Susan Kelechi Watson attends the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Taylor Hill/Getty Images
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley is all smiles at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Taylor Hill/Getty Images
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Niecy Nash, Tituss Burgess, and Jenifer Lewis
Niecy Nash, Tituss Burgess, and Jenifer Lewis pose together during The 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
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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
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12
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

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13
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer got legs for days as she strolls around New York City.
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14
Trevante Rhodes, Dee Rees and Mary J. Blige
Trevante Rhodes, Dee Rees and Mary J. Blige attend a Special Screening of MUDBOUND in West Hollywood, California
Rich Fury/Getty Images
15
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett is sitting pretty as she visits “Extra” in Universal City, California.
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Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett
Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett share a sweet hug as they vist SiriusXM in New York City.
Brad Barket/Getty Images
17
Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o shows off her little wait in a black outfit at the The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala  in New York City.

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

18
Reginae Carter, Cynthia Bailey and Zonnique

 Reginae Carter, Cynthia Bailey, and Zonnique Pullins pose for the cameras at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” season 2 premiere party in Atlanta, Georgia.

Paras Griffin/Getty Images

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Kenya Moore

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star celebrates her birthday Jan. 24. 

Paras Griffin/Getty Images

20
Taraji P Henson
Taraji P Henson is as happy as can be as she discusses her new movie “Proud Mary” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
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21
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe strikes a pose while visiting Build Studio to discuss the show “The Chi” in New York City.
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
22
Taraji P Henson
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège celebrates Taraji P. Henson for being a master of her craft with her lead role and executive producer role in “Proud Mary” at a private dinner at ZUMA in New York City
Shareif Ziyadat
23
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar performs during half time during 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Atlanta, Georgia.
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
24
Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji
Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji are camera ready at HBO’s Official Golden Globe Awards After Party in Los Angeles, California.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
25
Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay
Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay are the perfect trio as they attend The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California.
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
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Sterling K Brown
Sterling K Brown proudly accepts his award during The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Yvonne Orji
Yvonne Orji stuns at HBO’s Official Golden Globe Awards After Party in Los Angeles, California
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Aja Naomi King
Aja Naomi King looks elegant at HBO’s Official Golden Globe Awards After Party in Los Angeles, California
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is all smiles as she attends 19th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party in Beverly Hills, California.
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
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Essence Atkins and Garcelle Beauvai
Essence Atkins and Garcelle Beauvais pose together at the attend Amazon Studios’ Golden Globes Celebration in Beverly Hills, California.
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31
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is all smiles at the Lynn Hirschberg Celebrates W Magazine’s It Girls With Dior in Los Angeles, California.
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
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Sanaa Lanthan
Sanaa Lanthan is camera ready as she attends Lynn Hirschberg Celebrates W Magazine’s It Girls With Dior in Los Angeles, California.
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
33
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is having a blast as she makes a surprise appearance at The Abbey to greet fans and promote her new remix of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” in West Hollywood, California.
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images
34
Aja Naomi King
Aja Naomi King looks stunning in her red gown at The Art of Elysium presents John Legend’s HEAVEN in Santa Monica, California.
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
35
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige rocks a blush pink suit to The BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party in Los Angeles, California.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images
36
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend pose together at The Art Of Elysium’s 11th Annual Celebration in Santa Monica, California.
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
37
Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer is camera ready as she attends the 18th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
38
Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe

Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe take a cute pic together at the 18th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.

Michael Kovac/Getty Images

39
Angela Bassett

 Angela Bassett looks chic as she attends the FOX All-Star Party during the 2018 Winter TCA Tour in Pasadena, California.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

40
Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya attends W Magazine’s Celebration of its ‘Best Performances’ Portfolio and the Golden Globes with Audi, Dior, and Dom Perignon in Los Angeles, California.

Donato Sardella/Getty Images

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Jurnee Smollett, Alfre Woodard and Dee Rees

Jurnee Smollett, Alfre Woodard and Dee Rees pose for the attend special screening of MUDBOUND in West Hollywood, California. 

Charley Gallay/Getty Images

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