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Home · Star Gazing

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 - May 12

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 24, 2020

See Diddy, Tina Lawson, Anthony Anderson, Logan Browning, Jussie Smollett and other celebrity pics of the week.

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Michael B Jordan
Michael B Jordan flashes his handsome smile at the photocall for “Farenheit 451” during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
02
CeeLo Green and Lena Waithe
CeeLo Green and Lena Waithe pose together at her Private Dinner at Shakespeare Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
03
Rihanna
Rihanna is quite the sexy lady as she launches her global lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
04
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o looks breathtaking as she attends the screening of “Sorry Angel (Plaire, Aimer Et Courir Vite)” during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
05
Ava DuVernay
Ava Duvernay looks very chic as she leaves the screening of “Everybody Knows (Todos Lo Saben)” and the opening gala to gala dinner during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
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Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks is all smiles as she attends Netflix #FYSee ‘Scene Stealers’ at Netflix FYSee Space in Beverly Hills, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Jerod Harris/Getty Images
07
Donald Glover
Donald Glover blows a kiss as he arrives for the Premiere Of Disney Pictures And Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
08
Christina Milian
Christina Milian attends the Premiere Of Disney Pictures And Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
09
Condola Rashad and Cynthia Erivo
Condola Rashad with Cynthia Erivo during Condola Rashad’s Sardi’s portrait unveiling in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Walter McBride/Getty Images
10
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is seen arriving for her “A Mother’s Gift” Benefiting The Julian D. King Gift Foundation in Chicago, Illinois.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images
11
Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Evans
Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans look picture perfect attend the photocall for Rendezvous during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
12
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is glowing as she attends the “355” Photocall during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
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13
Shelea, Kelly Rowland, Stevie Wonder, Jessie J, Donald Glover and Luke James
Shelea, Kelly Rowland, Stevie Wonder, Jessie J, Donald Glover and Luke James perform onstage during The Stevie Wonder Song Party in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
14
Donald Glover and Angela Bassett
Donald Glover and Angela Bassett pose together at The Stevie Wonder Song Party in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
15
T.I.
T.I. attends The Stevie Wonder Song Party at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images
16
Desiigner
Desiigner some fun skating around at his “l.o.d” Release Party at World on Wheels in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Michael Bezjian/Getty Images
17
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union is sitting pretty on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
NBC/Getty Images
18
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is all smiles as she makes a guest appearance on the Late Night Show with Seth Meyers.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
NBC/Getty Images
19
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan looks dapper as he attends the “Fahrenheit 451” New York Premiere in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
20
Susan Kelechi Watson
Susan Kelechi Watson shows off her sexy back in a low cut jumpsuit at the premiere for Fahrenheit 451 in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Jimi Celeste/Getty Images
21
Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson shows off her elegant long braid as she attends the premiere of Fahrenheit 451 in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images
22
Serayah McNeill
Serayah McNeill attends a COVERGIRL sneak peek to their Fall 2018 Makeup line in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
John Sciulli/Getty Images
23
Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe looks iconic as she enters the Met Gala in her beautiful Pride inspired cape.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

HECTOR RETAMAL/Getty Images

24
Rihanna

Rihanna came through high and mighty as she attend the Heavenly Bodies Met Gala in NYC.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

John Shearer/Getty Images

25
Cardi B

Cardi B looks divine as she shows off her baby bump at the Met Gala.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Taylor Hill/Getty Images

26
Solange

Solange is camera ready at the Heavenly Bodies Met Gala.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

27
John Boyega and Letitia Wright

John Boyega and Letitia Wright look picture perfect at the Met Gala.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Matt Winkelmeyer/MG18/Getty Images

28
Migos
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Images
29
Diddy and Christian Combs
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images
30
Tracee Ellis Ross and Donald Glover

Tracee Ellis Ross and Donald Glover pose for the cameras at the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala in NYC.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Images

31
Rihanna

Rihanna looks sporty chic as she stikes a pose for the cameras at the Gucci Wooster store opening in NYC.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Madison McGaw/BFA/REX/Shutterstock

32
Donald Glover – Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy
Glover was nominated for his role on his FX series, Atlanta.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
NBC/Getty Images
33
Donald Glover

Childish Gambino hits the stage and performs “This Is America” on SNL.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

NBC/Getty Images

34
Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross

Former First Lady of The United States Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross have a conversation on stage at The United State of Women Summit 2018 – Day 1 in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

35
Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay is all smiles as she reieves the Excellence in Media Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Cindy Ord/Getty Images

36
Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley recieves the Vito Russo Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Cindy Ord/Getty Images

37
Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox is camera ready at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York, New York.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Jimi Celeste/Getty Images

38
Gloria Carter and Robin Roberts
Gloria Carter happily pose with Robin Roberts as recieves a Special Recognition Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Cindy Ord/Getty Images
39
Meek Mill
Meek Mill celebrates his Birthday at Komodo in Miami, FL.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
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40
Danielle Brooks

Justin Simien and Danielle Brooks are camera ready at the Netflix FYSEE Kick-Off at Netflix FYSEE in Los Angeles, California. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

41
Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle attends the Netflix FYSEE Kick-Off Event at Netflix FYSEE  in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

42
Diddy

Diddy takes a sweet photo with his girls as they get ready to attend the Kentucky Derby 144 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
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43
Richard and Tina Lawson

Richard Lawson and Tina Lawson get all dressed up for the Kentucky Derby 144  in Louisville, Kentucky.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

44
Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson and his wife Alvina attend the Kentucky Derby 144 in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

45
Laila Ali

Laila Ali stirkes a pose at the  Kentucky Derby 144 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

46
Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks looks stunning at the premiere of Global Road Entertainment’s “Show Dogs” after just recently giving birth to her precious baby boy.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

David Livingston/Getty Images

47
Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett performs on SiriusXM’s The Heat channel at SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Cindy Ord/Getty Images

48
Ashley Blaine Featherson and Logan Browning

Ashley Blaine Featherson and Logan Browning attend Justin Simien’s 35th Birthday Party And Celebration of The Debut of Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ Season 2 in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12

Jerritt Clark/Getty Images

49
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: May 6 – May 12

Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

50
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: May 6 – May 12

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

51
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: May 6 – May 12

Michael Kovac/Getty Images

52
Gabrielle Union
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Leon Bennett/Getty Images
53
Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony
Celebrity Photos of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Leon Bennett/Getty Images
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