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Home • Star Gazing

Star Gazing 1.23.17

By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020
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Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Jurnee Smollett-Bell looks effortlessly gorgeous while attending Park City Live Presents The Hub on behalf of Underground in Park City, Utah.
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John Legend, Aldris Hodge, and Jurnee Smollett Bell
John Legend, Aldris Hodge, and Jurnee Smollett Bell pose together at the WGN America’s “Underground” Season Two Party in Park City, Utah.
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Nia Long
Nia Long is all smiles as she attends the Roxanne Roxanne” Premiere on day 4 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
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Jesse Williams

The actor gave Black women a shout out in his 2016 BET Awards speech, saying, “Now this is…for the black women, in particular, who have spent their lifetimes dedicated to nurturing everyone before themselves. We can and will do better for you.”

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Common
Missy Elliot, Rihanna, Patti LaBelle, Aaliyah & 47 Other Icons You Didn't Know Headlined Essence Festival
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Andra Day
Andra Day hits the stage and performs during the Celebration of Music In Film in Park City, Utah
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Naomie Harris
Naomie Harris looks very chic in her black dress as she attends the Critics’ Circle Film Awards in London, England.
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Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker rocks a white tuxedo dress as she co hosts the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Erica Ash
Erica Ash looks sizzles in her red jumpsuit at the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards ain Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/WireImage)
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Vanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway stuns as she poses backstage during the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.
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