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<p>Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 20 - May 27</p>

Nicki Minaj, Tracee Ellis Joss, Joan Smalls and other celebs look stunning at the amfAR Gala in Cannes, Tameka Harris and her daughter Zonnique are looking fly at the "Growing Up Hip Hop" premiere in Atlanta, Drake takes the cake after 13 wins from the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Will Smith and Mary J Blige pose together at the Vanity Fair and Chopard Party in France. See these and more celeb pics of the week.

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020
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Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper hits the stage during the 2017 Boston Calling Music Festival in Boston, Massachusetts.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Nelly
Nelly is all smiles as he performs on ABC’s “Good Morning America” in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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En Vogue
En Vogue hits the stage and performs t Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Prince Harry and President Barack Obama
Prince Harry happliy poses with President Barack Obama following a meeting at Kensington Palace in London.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Cindy Bruna, Winnie Harlow, Nicki Minaj and Joan Smalls
Cindy Bruna, Winnie Harlow, Nicki Minaj and Joan Smalls are looking fierce attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Jasmine Tookes
Jasmine Tookes on stage at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Will Smith and Winnie Harlow
Will Smith and Winnie Harlow pose together attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross looks absolutely stunning in her ruby red gown as she attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 in Cap d’Antibes, France.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls shows some leg at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Maria Borges
Maria Borges looks radiant in her white gown at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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12
Lala Anthony
Lala Anthony is all smiles as she visits “Extra” at Extra Studios in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith looks shows off her killer legs as she is seen at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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14
LL Cool J

LL Cool J takes a selfie with his daughter Samaria as she graduates during The Fashion Institute of Technology’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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LL Cool J and Simone Smith
LL Cool J and his wife pose with their daughter as they attend her Commencement Ceremony in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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16
Tina Lawson and Richard Lawson
Tina Lawson and Richard Lawson pose together as they attend the 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night in Santa Monica, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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17
En Vogue
En Vogue looks oh so chic on the red carpet as they attend the 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night in Santa Monica, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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18
Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy and his wife Kristen Baker Bellamy attend the 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night in Santa Monica, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Tommy Davidson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cookie Johnson, and Magic Johnson

Tommy Davidson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cookie Johnson, and Magic Johnson smile for the caameras at the B. Riley & Co. 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night benefiting the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation in Santa Monica, California. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Christina Milian
Christina Milian was full of mystery as she attended Karma International’s 9th Annual “Karma Masquerade” in Hollywood, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Kandi Burruss and Tameka Harris
Kandi Burruss and Tameka Harris pose together at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Atlanta Premiere in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Tameka Harris and Zonnique
Tameka Harris and her daughter Zonnique are slaying in their white outfits at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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23
Zonnique and Reginae Carter
Zonnique and Reginae Carter are looking all grown at “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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24
Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka
Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka pose together for a sweet photo at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Atlanta Premiere in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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25
Toya Wright and Tameka Harris
Toya Wright and Tameka Harris are sitting pretty at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere after party.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Kandi Burruss and her daughter Riley
Kandi Burruss and her daughter Riley are all smiles as they attend the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx is all smiles as he discusses his new game show “Beat Shazam” at Build Studioin NYC.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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28
Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn looks stunning at the “The Killing Of A Sacred Deer” screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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29
Rihanna
Rihanna looks effortlessly chic as she attends the 69th Annual Parsons Benefit in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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30
Will Smith

Smith celebrates his birthday Sept. 25.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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31
Drake
Drake took the cake when it came to taking home all those awards from the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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32
Drake
Drake poses with his dad as he rocks a pimped out purple suit to the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
Drake shows some love to Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj as he poses with them in audience.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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34
Ludacris
Ludacris and his wife Eudoxie looked great as they arrived for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell knows how to serve up fierce on the runway like no other at the Fashion for Relief event during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Will Smith and Mary J. Blige
Will Smith and Mary J. Blige smile for the cameras as they attend the Vanity Fair and Chopard Party celebrating the Cannes Film Festival in Cap d’Antibes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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37
Drake
Drake enjoys some sweets at the Sugar Factory American Brasserie in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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38
Lupita Nyong’o and Ava DuVernay
Lupita Nyong’o and Ava DuVernay pose with an award during The 76th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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39
Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones looks chic at The 76th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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40
Ja Rule
Ja Rule has some fun in the sun as he performs at Flamingo Go Pool in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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41
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali is certainly loving every bit of his daddy duties.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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42
Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons takes a sweet photo with all her kids as they celebrate her son Kenzo’s birthday.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius takes the sweetest family pic of her baby girl and her hubby.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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44
Kenya Moore
Kenya Moore proudly displays her new Kenya Moore Haircare product line to her Twirl-girls at the Sally Beauty salon in Langley Park, Maryland.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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45
​​Yara Shahid and America Ferrera
​​Yara Shahid and America Ferrera pose together as they attend the #ActivismIRL event in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
46
Estelle
Estelle is sitting pretty as she attends Today At Apple in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Taye Diggs, Chris Stokes and Dave Scott
Taye Diggs, Chris Stokes and Dave Scott at the “Till Death Do Us Part” Wrap Party at Lock & Key in Los Angeles, CA sponsored by Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell is all smiles as she attends the Fashion For Relief Press Conference during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Mary J Blige
Mary J Blige hits the stage at NBC’s “Today” show in New York City
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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Rihhanna
Rihanna is killing it yet again on the red carpet in a classic white gown at the “Okja” screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 21 – May 27
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