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Home · Entertainment

The Premiere Of 'Queen & Slim' Was A Major Star-Studded Event

The film's stars were joined at the premiere by the likes of Tracee Ellis Ross, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and many more.
By Essence · Updated December 6, 2020

On Thursday, stars flocked to Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre for the world premiere of Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe‘s Queen & Slim at AFI Fest.

The film, co-written by James Frey, follows Queen and Slim, a couple on their first date when a traffic stop results in the death of a police officer.

The film’s stars—ESSENCE’s November cover star Jodie Turner-Smith and Academy Award-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya—walked the carpet alongside Waithe and Matsoukas and a number of familiar faces. Everyone from Rihanna to Snoop Dogg came out to show support for the film, which arrives in theaters on November 27.

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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Jodie Turner-Smith, Melina Matsoukas, Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe walk the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson walk the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Daniel Kaluuya walks the red carpet with his mother, Damalie Namusoke, during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Zendaya and Lena Waithe pose on the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Kelly Rowland on the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Evan Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross on the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
2 Chainz on the red carpet during the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Actress Novi Brown on the red carpet at the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Shaun Ross attends the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
BJ The Chicago Kid at the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Motown Records president Ethiopia Habtemariam on the red carpet at the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Mara Brock Akil attends the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Justin Simien on the red carpet at the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Terrence J and Damson Idris on the red carpet during the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Lena Waithe and Natalie Portman attend the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Rihanna poses with Asante Blackk, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, and Ethan Harris during the after party for the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Lena Waithe and Snoop Dogg pose during the after party for the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Daniel Kaluuya poses with Asante Blackk and Ethan Harris at the after party for the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Melina Matsoukas and Rihanna pose together during the premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Joshua Jackson poses with Asante Blackk and Ethan Harris during the after party for the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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‘Queen & Slim’ Premiere at AFI FEST 2019
Lena Waithe and Rihanna pose during the after party for the world premiere of Queen & Slim.
The Premiere Of ‘Queen & Slim’ Was A Major Star-Studded Event
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI
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