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<p>These Celebs Stunned At The 2016 Governors Awards</p>

Our favorite stars showed up and showed out at the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California. The event, held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors established and celebrated artists in the film industry. From Lupita Nyong'o and Janelle Monae to Common and Ava DuVernay, these are the celebs who stunned on the red carpet.

By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mahershala Ali looks dapper at the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, California.
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Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
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
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
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
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
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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