• Celebrity
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle News
    • Build Your Legacy
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Events
    • Black Women in Hollywood
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • LEVEL UP: Entrepreneur Summit (DEC 2020)
    • Power Tools
    • SHE GOT NOW
    • Girls United Summit
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Dear Black Men
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Festival
  • Subscribe
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Shop Essence

Follow Us

Skip to content
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Shop Essence
  • Celebrity
    • Celebrity
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Beauty
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle News
    • Build Your Legacy
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Events
    • Events
    • Black Women in Hollywood
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • LEVEL UP: Entrepreneur Summit (DEC 2020)
    • Power Tools
    • SHE GOT NOW
    • Girls United Summit
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Dear Black Men
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Festival
  • Subscribe
Home · Star Gazing

Star Gazing 1.19.16

Star Gazing 1.19.16

By · January 18, 2016October 27, 2020
01
Sherri Shepherd, Jennifer Hudson, Octavia Spencer and Carla Hall

Sherri Shepherd, Octavia Spencer and Carla Hall visit Jennifer Hudson backstage at the hit musical The Color Purple.

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
02
Wesley Jonathan, McCarrie McCausland, Ariana Neal and Selita Ebanks

Wesley Jonathan, McCarrie McCausland, Ariana Neal and Selita Ebanks film Nicki Minaj’s new ABC family show Nicki in Queens.

Jose Perez/startraksphoto.com
03
India Arie

Songstress India Arie performs at the 2016 MLK Now celebration at Riverside Church in New York City.

Jim Spellman/WireImage
04
Chris Rock

Chris Rock honors Dr. King at 2016 MLK Now at Riverside Church in New York City. 

Noam Galai/Getty Images
05
Tessa Thompson, Michael B. Jordan and Anika Noni Rose

Tessa Thompson, Michael B. Jordan and Anika Noni Rose celebrate Martin Luther King at 2016 MLK Now at Riverside Church in New York City

Jim Spellman/WireImage
06
Jussie Smollett

Empire superstar Jussie Smollett performs at the 2016 MLK Now at Riverside Church in New York City. 

Loading the player...
Noam Galai/Getty Images
07
Michelle Obama

Our fab First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a community service project at Leckie Elementary school in celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in Washington, DC. 

Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
08
Al Sharpton

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Reverend Al Sharpton come together to speak at the National Action Network Martin Luther King Day Public Policy Forum.

Johnny Nunez/WireImage
09
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube

Kevin Hart and Ice Cube snap some instagram moments during a photo call for the film Ride Along 2 at Kino in Berlin, Germany.  

Adam Berry/Getty Images
10
Cynthia Erivo and Sarah Dash

Cynthia Erivo and LaBelle singer Sarah Dash pose for a pic backstage at the hit musical The Color Purple in NYC.

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
11
Garcelle Beauvais

It’s wheels up for Garcelle Beauvais who attended the 2016 Monster Jam held in Anaheim, California.

Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Read More

Black Celeb Couples
Being "Extremely Happy" Behind Michael B. Jordan's Decision ...
Entrepreneurship
American Express Provides 100 Black Women Entrepreneurs With...
Health & Wellness
A Parenting Coach On How To Raise Well-Adjusted Children Bor...
Entertainment
ESSENCE House Hollywood Lineup: Featuring Stars From 'Insecu...
Lifestyle
Holly Robinson Peete Talks Breaking Autism Stigmas In Black ...
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2021 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now