As January came to a close, the stars took to the streets for international film premieres, Pre-Grammy events, and honors for Black women running things in the industry.
In Sydney, Australia, Jonathan Majors’ got dapper for the premiere of his highly-anticipated Marvel movie debut, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. Back in Los Angeles, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) linked their high-powered Black women agents with some of the Black women making moves both in front of and behind the camera for a celebration of Black Women in Entertainment.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Lesley-Ann Brandt, Ava Greenfield, Thuso Mbedu and Gina Prince-Bythewood joined CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at Mes Amis on February 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for CAA)
The star stunned at the Sydney premiere of Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 02: Jonathan Majors attends the “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” Sydney premiere at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on February 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/WireImage)
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Jonathan Majors
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 02: Jonathan Majors attends the “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” Sydney premiere at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on February 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/WireImage)
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Laura Harrier and Melina Matsoukas
The actress and the director were spotted at CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at LA’s Mes Amis.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Laura Harrier (L) and Melina Matsoukas joined CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at Mes Amis on February 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for CAA)
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Jurnee Smollett
The actress was stunning in all black at CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Jurnee Smollett joined CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at Mes Amis on February 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for CAA)
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Lesley-Ann Brandt, Ava Greenfield, Thuso Mbedu, and Gina Prince-Bythewood
The actresses and director posed with CAA agent Ava Greenfield at the Black Women in Entertainment dinner.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Lesley-Ann Brandt, Ava Greenfield, Thuso Mbedu and Gina Prince-Bythewood joined CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at Mes Amis on February 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for CAA)
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Mickey Guyton
The country crooner stunned at CAA’s celebration of Black women in the industry.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Mickey Guyton joined CAA Amplify’s Black Women in Entertainment dinner at Mes Amis on February 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for CAA)
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Kelly Rowland
The songstress and actress was spotted strutting the streets of LA looking stunning.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 31: Kelly Rowland is seen on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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Lori Harvey
The model and skincare entrepreneur was spotted on a night out in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 31: Lori Harvey is seen on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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Jourdan Dunn
The model was spotted in LA rocking a chic all-black look.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 31: Jourdan Dunn is seen on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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Sheila Atim, Naomi Ackie
The starlets were spotted discussing their careers at the EE Rising Star Film Session in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Daryl McCormack, Sheila Atim and Naomi Ackie laugh during the EE Rising Star Film Session 2023 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on February 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images )
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Emma Mackey, Sheila Atim and Naomi Ackie
The rising stars spoke during a panel at the EE Rising Star Film Session in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Emma Mackey, Sheila Atim and Naomi Ackie speak during the EE Rising Star Film Session 2023 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on February 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images )
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Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons
The stars were all smiles on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of their new film, Prime Video’s Somebody I Used To Know.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Jay Ellis wearing Giorgio Armani and Kiersey Clemons wearing Cong Tri arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Prime Video’s “Somebody I Used To Know” at Culver Theater on February 01, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
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Kiersey Clemons
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet premiere of her latest film.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Kiersey Clemons arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Prime Video’s “Somebody I Used To Know” at Culver Theater on February 01, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
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Yvonne Orji
The actress and comedian supported her former Insecure castmate Jay Ellis at the premiere of Somebody I Used To Know.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Yvonne Orji arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Prime Video’s “Somebody I Used To Know” at Culver Theater on February 01, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
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Muni Long
The songstress spoke at a celebration of her 3 nominations at The GRAMMY Museum.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Muni Long speaks onstage at Celebrating GRAMMY Nominee: Muni Long at The GRAMMY Museum on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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Kevin Liles, D-Nice, and Anthony Anderson
The actor and the music industry heavy hitters hosted “Anthony Anderson, Kevin Liles, D-Nice presents Big Smoke LA” cigar event on February 1.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Kevin Liles, D-Nice and Anthony Anderson attend Anthony Anderson, Kevin Liles, D-Nice presents Big Smoke LA on February 01, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for 300 Elektra Entertainment )
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Kevin Liles, D-Nice, and Anthony Anderson
The crew was seen enjoying themselves to the fullest with cigars and cocktails.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Kevin Liles, D-Nice and Anthony Anderson attend Anthony Anderson, Kevin Liles, D-Nice presents Big Smoke LA on February 01, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for 300 Elektra Entertainment )
