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Gugu Mbatha-Raw stuns in a sequin and silk gown at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Aja Naomi King stuns in a black sheer gown at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Lupita Nyong'o stuns on the red carpet at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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David Oyelowo looks dapper in his white suit at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Ava DuVernay looks lovely is a black and gold dress at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Naomie Harris' nautical insired dress is super chic as she attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Common looks handsome at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Janelle Monae rocks an eye catching black and white print dress at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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DeVon Franklin and actress Meagan Good are all smiles as they attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Common and Taraji P. Henson take a sweet photo together at the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, CA.
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Mahershala Ali looks dapper at the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh pose together at the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, CA.
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Heather Headley radiates in a white gown at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Octavia Spencer looks pretty in her powder pink dress at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Barry Jenkins poses at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Kimberly Steward strikes a pose at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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