Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Angela Bassett and More Celebs Out and About | Essence

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Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe

Daniel Kaluuya and Lena Waithe take a cute pic together at the 18th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.

Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Angela Bassett and More Celebs Out and About

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Rockmond Dunbar and Angela Bassett

Rockmond Dunbar and Angela Bassett from FOX’s “9-1-1” pose together for a portrait during the 2018 Winter TCA Tourin Pasadena, California.

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Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer is camera ready as she attends the 18th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross stuns in a silver suit at W Magazine’s Celebration of its ‘Best Performances’ Portfolio and the Golden Globes with Audi, Dior, and Dom Perignon in Los Angeles, California.

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Jurnee Smollett, Alfre Woodard and Dee Rees

Jurnee Smollett, Alfre Woodard and Dee Rees pose for the attend special screening of MUDBOUND in West Hollywood, California.

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Mary J Blige

Mary J. Blige is all smiles at W Magazine’s Celebration of its ‘Best Performances’ Portfolio and the Golden Globes with Audi, Dior, and Dom Perignon in Los Angeles, California.

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett looks chic as she attends the FOX All-Star Party during the 2018 Winter TCA Tour in Pasadena, California.

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Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya attends W Magazine’s Celebration of its ‘Best Performances’ Portfolio and the Golden Globes with Audi, Dior, and Dom Perignon in Los Angeles, California.

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DJ R-Tistic, Common and Lena Waithe

DJ R-Tistic, Common and Lena Waithe are camera ready as they strike a pose at the premiere of Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ after party in Los Angeles, California.

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Lena Waithe and Lonnie Chavis

Lena Waithe and Lonnie Chavis are all smiles as they attend the premiere of Showtime’s “The Chi” in Los Angeles, California.

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Angela Rye and Common

Angela Rye and Common take a sweet photo together as they attend the premiere of Showtime’s “The Chi” in Los Angeles, California.

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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi is looking super stylish in her bright red coat while out and about in NYC.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish shows some leg attends the 2017 New York Film Critics Awards in New York City.

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Michael B Jordan

Michael B Jordan attends the 2017 New York Film Critics Awards in New York City.

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Jordan Peele and Daniel Kaluuyads

Jordan Peele and Daniel Kaluuya attend Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch Red Carpet at the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California.

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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi is all smiles in her vibrant blue boots as she roams around New York City.

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Common and Mary J Blige

Common and Mary J Blige pose together at the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California.

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Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer is all smiles at the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson strikes a pose during The Voice UK Launch photocall held in London, England.

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Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle performs onstage during Dave Chappelle and John Mayer: Controlled Danger in Inglewood, California.

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Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash is living her best life in Cabo San Lucas.

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Papoose and Remy Ma

Papoose and Remy Ma are comfy cozy as they ring in the new year in their home.

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Diddy

Diddy and his crew are looking real fly, as they get ready live stream their New Year’s experience with REVOLT in Miami, FL.

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Nas

Nas is looking as fine as ever in his fresh in white tux for New Years.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey hits the stage as she performs during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve at Times Square in NYC.

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Monica

Monica is looking icy with her blue hair and the fur to match.

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Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash cozy up to one another as they enjoy a nice ride throughout Cabo San Lucas.

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Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor shows some serious leg as she gets all dolled up to ring in the new year.

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Christina Milian

Christina Milian is all smiles as she rings in the new year with her boo in Dubai.

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Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry and her growing family are wishing everyone a very Happy New Year.

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Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne are all smiles as they attend the LAVO Singapore Grand Opening in Singapore.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union is walking into 2018 happy and carefree!

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