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Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 - Sep 23

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020

See Viola Davis, Oprah Winfrey, Cookie Johnson,  Zendaya, Nicki Minaj, Erykah Badu and more celebrity pics of the week.

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Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss stuns as she celebrates her Essence Magazine Cover in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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NeNe Leakes and Greg Leakes
NeNe Leakes and Greg Leakes are all smiles as they attend Essence Magazine Celebrates October Cover Star Kandi Burruss in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille strikes a pose at Essence Magazine Celebrates October Cover Star Kandi Burruss in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper performs on Downtown Stage during day 1 of the 2017 Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton is sitting pretty as she visits “Extra” in Universal City, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Rihanna
Rihanna puckers up and sends kiss to her fans at her Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Paris Launch Party.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Xcape
Xcape poses for the cameras as the make a quick visit to SiriusXM Studios in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Marques Houston and Keshia Knight Pulliam
Marques Houston and Keshia Knight Pulliam pose together at the “‘Til Death Do Us Part” Atlanta Red Carpet Screening in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz is keeping it cool at the Opening Season Gala – Ballet of Opera National de Paris – in Paris, France.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Rihanna
Rihanna looks like a pretty princess in her lavender gown at the Fenty Beauty x Harvey Nichols Launch in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Diddy

Diddy is all smiles at the TimesTalks Presents: An Evening with Sean “Diddy” Combs at The New School on September 20, 2017 in New York City.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Kelly Price
Kelly Price performs at her Hurricane Relief Concert in Atlanta.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Michael Walker/UMeek Images
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Trina
Trina hits the stage and joins Kelly Price at her Hurricane Relief Concert in Atlanta.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Michael Walker/UMeek Images
14
Justine Skye
Justine Skye strikes a pose at the LOVE magazine x Miu Miu party, held during London Fashion Week in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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15
Halle Berry and Alex Da Kid
Halle Berry and Alex Da Kid cozy up to one another at the LOVE magazine x Miu Miu party, held during London Fashion Week in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Jaden Smith and Naomi Campbell
Jaden Smith and Naomi Campbell speak on stage at The UN Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Naomi Campbell and Iman
Naomi Campbell and Iman are drop dead gorgeous as they pose for a photo at Fashion 4 Development’s 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Naturi Naughton and Omari Hardwick
Naturi Naughton and Omari Hardwick take a cute pic together as they get back to filming Season 5 of Power.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
@naturinaughton/instagram
19
Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane Gucci signs copies of his new book “The Autobiography Of Gucci Mane” in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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20
Halle Berry

Shortly after Latifah’s appearance, Halle Berry hosted the show. Berry was riding high from a year of big films and hosted the show with musical guest Britney Spears. 

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23

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21
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer is all smiles as Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège throws her surprise birthday at Serafina in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Karpis “Gary” Abramyan
22
Angela Simmons
Angela Simmons gets all dolled up as she celebrates her birthday in style.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
@angelasimmons/instagram
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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn strikes a pose at the LOVE magazine x Miu Miu party, held during London Fashion Week, in association with Absolut Elyx & Perrier Jouet in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson attends the Global Citizen Live! at NYU Skirball Center in New York City
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Ludacris
Ludacris performs onstage at 2017 Atlanta Celebrates The Tour Championship! Kickoff Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams is all smiles while stopping by the Empire State Building in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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27
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is on “Auntie Duty” and looks fabulous doing it.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
@traceeelissross/instagram
28
Lena Waithe and Donald Glover
Lena Waithe and Donald Glover are all smiles as they proudly pose with their awards from the 69th Annual Emmy Awards.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Dave Chappelle and Gabrielle Union
Dave Chappelle and Gabrielle Union pose in the audience at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
30
Issa Rae and Anthony Anderson
Issa Rae and Anthony Anderson
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
31
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey stuns as she smiles for the cameras during the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
32
Julius Tennon and Viola Davis
Julius Tennon and Viola Davis pose for a sweet photo in the audience during the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
33
Uzo Aduba and Zoe Kravitz
Uzo Aduba and Zoe Kravitz are all smiles during the audience at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
34
Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross
Cast mates Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross are camera ready at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Alex Berliner
35
Selah Marley
Selah Marley looks very stylish at the Roksanda show during London Fashion Week in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn poses for the cameras as she attends her LON DUNN x Missguided Official Launch Party in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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37
Adwoa Aboah and Naomi Campbell
Adwoa Aboah and Naomi Campbell look super stylish wearing Burberry at the Burberry September 2017 at London Fashion Week in London, England.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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38
Dwyane Wade, Alvina Stewart, Gabrielle Union and Anthony Anderson
Dwyane Wade, Alvina Stewart, Gabrielle Union and Anthony Anderson pose for a cute group photo during at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
AP
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Boris Kodjoe, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Rhona Bennett, and Nicole Ari Parker
Boris Kodjoe, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Rhona Bennett, and Nicole Ari Parker are all smiles at the Finding Ashley Stewart 2017 event.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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40
Magic Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Tony Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway and her husband Tony Calloway throw a surprise party for Magic and Cookie Johnson to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
@thecookiej/instagram
41
Richard and Tina Lawson
Richard and Tina Lawson pose together at Magic and Cookie Johnson’s anniversary party.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
@tinalawson/instagram
42
Zendaya and Kerry Washington

Zendaya and Kerry Washington look super chic at the Women Making History Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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43
Sterling K Brown and Donald Glover
Sterling K Brown and Donald Glover are camera ready at the FX Networks celebration of their Emmy nominees in partnership with Vanity Fair in Century City, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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44
Marsai Martin and Logan Browning
Marsai Martin and Logan Browning smile for the cameras at the Women Making History Awards in Beverly Hills, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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45
Blair Underwood and Russell Simmons
Blair Underwood and Russell Simmons pose backstage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival – Day 3 at Citi Field in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu hits the stage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival – Day 2 at Citi Field in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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47
Jay Z
Jay Z takes over the stage during the Meadows Music And Arts Festival – Day 1 in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Nicholas Hunt/
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Nas
Nas shines bright as he performs onstage during Day 3 at The Meadows Music & Arts Festival at Citi Field in NYC.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj graces the stage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival – Day 2 at Citi Field in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Nicholas Hunt/
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LL Cool J
LL Cool J performs onstage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival – Day 2 at Citi Field in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Future
Future performs onstage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival – Day 2 at Citi Field in New York City.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union looks radiant as she hosts a Meet and Greet at The SALON by InStyle Inside JCPenney in Glendale, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett
Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett pose together at the 16th Annual Heroes In The Struggle gala reception and awards presentation in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox stuns on the red carpet at the 16th Annual Heroes In The Struggle gala reception and awards presentation in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Elise Neal
Elise Neal stuns in a white dress at the 16th Annual Heroes In The Struggle gala reception and awards in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Maury Phillips/
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Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan and his mom Donna Jordan take a sweet photo together at the Lupus LA’s MBJAM17 n Marina del Rey, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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Lance Gross
Lance Gross and his baby girl attend the Lupus LA’s MBJAM17 in Marina del Rey, California.
Celebrity Photos of The Week: Sep 17 – Sep 23
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