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Star Gazing: 'A Thousand And One' Screenings, Spike Lee's 66th, And More

The celebs stepped out in style from coast to coast this week, showing up for everything from film premieres to birthday bashes
Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
By Rivea Ruff · Updated March 23, 2023

Celebs were seen all over the world this week, stepping out in style for global vacations, red-carpet premieres, and celebratory gatherings.

In Atlanta and LA, star Teyana Taylor and writer/director A.V. Rockwell hosted screenings for their much-buzzed-about film A Thousand and One.

Back in NY, Spike Lee celebrated his 66th birthday with beloved family and longtime friends and collaborators.

Take a look at these and more star snaps of the week below:

Porsha Williams

The RHOA star was spotted in Thailand filming The Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip for Peacock.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP — “The Elephants in the Room” Episode 302 — Pictured: Porsha Williams — (Photo by: Mark Rogers/PEACOCK via Getty Images)
Teyana Taylor

The star of A Thousand and One was seen at an Atlanta HBCU screening of her highly anticipated upcoming film.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Actress Teyana Taylor attends the HBCU screening of “A Thousand And One” at Regal Atlantic Station on March 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
A.V. Rockwell, Tina Lawson

The A Thousand and One director sat with Mama Tina to discuss her Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film during a California screening.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: A.V. Rockwell and Tina Knowles Lawson speak at Focus Features’ presents “A Thousand And One” – a screening and conversation with Tina Knowles Lawson And A.V. Rockwell at WACO Theater Center on March 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Focus Features)
Joyce Wrice

The songstress was spotted at the LA celebration of J.Lo’s collaboration with Revolve.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Joyce Wrice attends the launch of JLo Jennifer Lopez for Revolve Collection at a private residence on March 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Revolve)
Christina Milian

The songstress and socialite was spotted celebrating J.Lo’s new line.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Christina Milian attends the launch of JLo Jennifer Lopez for Revolve Collection at a private residence on March 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Revolve)
Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey

The sister songstresses were all smiles at Jennifer Lopez’ big Revolve event.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: (L-R) Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey attend the launch of JLo Jennifer Lopez for Revolve Collection at a private residence on March 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Revolve)
Jeffrey Wright, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and John Turturro

The stars linked up for Spike Lee’s 66th birthday bash.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 20: (L-R) Jeffrey Wright, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and John Turturro attend Spike Lee’s 66th Birthday Bash at FancyFree on March 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Tonya Lewis Lee, Spike Lee

The couple was all smiles at the legendary director’s birthday bash.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 20: Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee during Spike Lee’s 66th Birthday Bash at FancyFree on March 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Golden Brooks, Marsai Martin

The actresses were stunning on the red carpet for Disney’s Saturdays.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Golden Brooks and Marsai Martin attend the red carpet screening event for Disney’s “Saturdays” at Walt Disney Studios on March 18, 2023 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images)
Janelle Monáe

The songstress and actress stopped by Sirius XM to discuss her upcoming album.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 21: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Actor/singer Janelle Monae visits Hearth & Soul at SiriusXM Studios on March 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
Ari Lennox

The R&B crooner was spotted commanding the stage in New York City.

Star Gazing: ‘A Thousand And One’ Screenings, Spike Lee’s 66th, And More
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 21: Ari Lennox performs during the “Age/Sex/Location” tour at Terminal 5 on March 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Udo Salters/Getty Images)

TOPICS:  ari lennox Chloe Bailey Golden Brooks Halle Bailey Janelle Monáe Marsai Martin Spike Lee Teyana Taylor tina lawson
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