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Home · Star Gazing

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 - May 27

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 24, 2020

See Sterling K Brown, Chanel Iman, Niecy Nash, Danielle Brooks  and other celebrity pics of the week.

01
Angela Simmons
Angela Simmons spends some quality time with her little man – what a cutie!
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
@angelasimmons
02
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is all smiles as she poses on deck during the naming celebration for the Carnival cruise ship Horizon at Pier 88 in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
INSTAR IMAGES
03
Ella Mai

Ella Mai performs onstage during V-103 Soul Session Featuring Ella Mai in Atlanta, Georgia.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27

Paras Griffin/Getty Images

04
Bevy Smith and Soledad O’Brien
Bevy Smith attends a Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Toast in New York City honoring Soledad O’Brien and the accomplishments of her PowHERful Foundation.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Bruce Gilbert
05
Sevyn Streeter and Teyana Taylor
Sevyn Streeter and Teyana Taylor have some fun at the PrettyLittleThing x Karl Kani Afterparty in Los Angeles, California
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
06
Tamar Braxton and Tameka “Tiny” Harris
Tamar Braxton and Tameka “Tiny” Harris are camera ready at the PrettyLittleThing x Karl Kani Afterparty in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
07
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert strike a pose as they attend the PrettyLittleThing x Karl Kani Afterparty in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
INSTAR images
08
Pepa and Master P
Pepa and Master P attend WEtv and The Cast of “Growing Up Hip Hop” screening event and celebration in West Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Maury Phillips/Getty Images
09
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle steps out for the first time as the Duchess of Sussex while attendin The Prince of Wales’ 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration held at Buckingham Palace.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
10
Jhene Aiko and Big Sean
Big Sean and Jhene Aiko pose together at the NAMI Gala for Mental Health Awareness where she received the “Leadership in Media” Award.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Michael Bezjian/Getty Images
11
La La Anthony and Solange
La La Anthony and Solange pose for the cameras at the 70th Annual Parsons Benefit in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Benjamin Lozovsky/BFA/REX/Shutterstock
12
Solange
Solange rocks a fun cutout outfit to the 70th Annual Parsons Benefit in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images
13
Kelela
Kelela is a giving us a bronze goddess vibe at the 70th Annual Parsons Benefit in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images
14
Dapper Dan
Dapper Dan attends the 70th Annual Parsons Benefit in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images
15
Donald Glover and Tiffany Haddish
Donald Glover and Tiffany Haddish pose for the cameras at The Cinema Society With Nissan & FIJI Water Host The After Party For “Solo: A Star Wars Story in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
16
Donald Glover, Tiffany Haddish and Maxwell
Donald Glover, Tiffany Haddish and Maxwell have some fun at The Cinema Society With Nissan & FIJI Water Host The After Party For “Solo: A Star Wars Story in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
17
Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo speaks onstage at A Conversation With NE-YO at The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images
18
John Legend
John Legend attends the FYC Event for NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
19
Brandon Victor Dixon
Brandon Victor Dixon is all smiles at the FYC Event for NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in Hollywood, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
20
Donald Glover
Donald Glover is all smiles as he takes part in SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Cindy Ord/Getty Images
21
Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson graces the stage as she accepts the Icon Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27

Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock

22
Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa gave us a real 90s vibe as they performed onstage during the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
23
Ciara
Ciara stuns as she hits the red carpet at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
24
Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Ava DuVernay, Kofi Siriboe and Rutina Wesley
Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Ava DuVernay, Kofi Siriboe and Rutina Wesley pose together at the OWN With The Cinema Society Host A Party For Ava DuVernay And “Queen Sugar in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
25
Tiffany Haddish and Maxwell
Tiffany Haddish and Maxwell are camera ready as they attend OWN With The Cinema Society Host A Party For Ava DuVernay And “Queen Sugar” in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
26
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson attends OWN With The Cinema Society Host A Party For Ava DuVernay And “Queen Sugar” in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images
27
Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke is all smiles as she attends OWN With The Cinema Society Host A Party For Ava DuVernay And “Queen Sugar” in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27

Paul Bruinooge/Getty Images

28
Kandi Burruss and Toya Wright
Kandi Burruss and Toya Wright are living their best lives in the sun, as they celebrate Kandi’s birthday.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
@kandi
29
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss and her squad get ready to turn up for her birthday celebration in Las Vegas.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
@kandi
30
Elise Neal
Elise Neal stuns in a fiery dress as she attends the 10th Annual Pink Pump Affair Charity Gala Fundraiser in Beverly Hills, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Robin L Marshall/Getty Images
31
Vivica A Fox
Vivica A Fox waves to the cameras as she attends the 10th Annual Pink Pump Affair Charity Gala Fundraiser in Beverly Hills, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Robin L Marshall/Getty Images
32
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder celebrates his son Mandla Morris’ 13th Birthday Celebration in Calabasas, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images
33
Nia Long and Debra Lee
Nia Long and Debra Lee attend MANDAFEST Mandla Morris’ 13th Birthday Celebration in Calabasas, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images
34
Nicki Minaj
Foxy Brown, Tracey Morgan and Chevy Chase show support for Nicki Minaj after performing on SNL in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
@nickiminaj
35
Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman is glowing while attending The Stronach Group Owner’s Chalet at 143rd Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Morigi/Getty Images
36
Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo attends The Stronach Group Owner’s Chalet at 143rd Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Paul Morigi/Getty Images
37
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look stunning together as they get ready to head over to their wedding reception.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
STEVE PARSONS/Getty Images
38
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
STEVE PARSONS/Getty Images
39
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
Serena Williams and her hubby Alexis Ohanian look picture perfect as the attend the Royal Wedding reception.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
@serenawilliams
40
Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash looks pretty in pink at the ‘Claws’ Season 2 Atlanta premiere in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
41
Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks strikes a pose at the “Orange Is The New Black” EMMY FYC red carpet in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
42
Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba is all smiles at the “Orange Is The New Black” EMMY FYC red carpet in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
43
Dascha Polanco
Dascha Polanco looks vibrant in her blue dress as she attends the “Orange Is The New Black” EMMY FYC red carpet in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
44
Kelis
Chef Kelis appears at Essence and Ford “My City 4 Ways” at Union Market in Washington, DC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Larry French/Getty Images
45
Sterling K Brown
Sterling K Brown is all smiles as she stops by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
NBC/Getty Images
46
Brian Tyree Henry and Sterling K Brown

Brian Tyree Henry and Sterling K. Brown attend the after party for Global Road Entertainment’s “Hotel Artemis” premiere in Westwood, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27

Rich Fury/Getty Images

47
Spike Lee
Spike Lee posing with the Grand Prix award for ‘BlacKkKlansman’ at the Palme D’Or Winner Photocall during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 – May 27
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Getty Images
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