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Home · Red Carpet

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna's 2nd Annual Diamond Ball

All that glitters is truly gold as some serious A-Listers support Rihanna's non profit charity, The Clara Lionel Foundation.
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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On the Scene

Rihanna glitters in a gold satin number at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Jada Pinkett Smith slays as usual at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

One of our fave couples, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, attend the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Rihanna and her family share a cute moment on the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
05
On the Scene

Holly Robinson Peete glitters on the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Zendaya makes yet another fashion statement at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete Jr. and Ryan Elizabeth Peete take a family photo at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Justine Skye shows some leg at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Draya Michele is pretty in a tulle gown at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish step out on the red carpet at he 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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The lady of the hour rocks some serious bling.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Hollywood Royalty! Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith take a couples shot with Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete .  

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images
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On the Scene

Lionel Richie performs onstage at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Kevin Hart makes the crowd laugh at the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Rihanna looking elegant in the ballroom.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Anthony Anderson poses for a pic with Riri during the festivities. 

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Pro boxer Andre Ward and Tiffiney Ward look elegant inside the Diamond Ball. 

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
18
On the Scene

Riri caught in a super sweet moment with her baby cousin Majesty.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Zendaya and Jada Pinkett Smith look aweet and angelic in all white.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Kevin Hart and his “rib” Eniko looking sleek at the ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Riri enjoying the moment at dinner.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

attends the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

EJ Johnson poses for a photo inside the ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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Naturally, Armand de Brignac champagne is served at a Diamond Ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

Chic servers pass out D’USSE cocktails at the Diamond Ball.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

The songstress poses at the bar during The Diamond Ball II with D’USSE and Armand de Brignac.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
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On the Scene

And that’s a wrap! Riri twirls on the dance floor after a successful evening of elegance.

Stars Shine Bright at Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation
TOPICS:  Rihanna
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