The stars showed up en mass to support Tyler Perry’s tremendous new venture – his very own movie studio in the heart of Atlanta. The biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood showed up dressed to impress in order to celebrate the only Black man to own a major movie studio in the United States. It was a tremendous moment, not only in Black excellence but for Black love.
Our most beloved couples like Beyonce and Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and Viola Davis and Julius Tennon came out together for this important opening. This was the ultimate date night, and we’re totally obsessed.
Scroll through the gallery for a look at the lovely couples that graced the red carpet of The Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Wowza! The Carters stepped out looking like money while supporting Tyler Perry’s exciting new venture. “It makes me so proud, so full, I could not stop crying,” Beyonce said of the event on Instagram.
02
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
This power couple has been going for three decades strong, and love looks so good on them!
03
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
04
Blair Underwood and Wife Desiree DaCosta
So elegant and stunning!
05
Tika Sumpter and Nicholas James
Though they didn’t hit the carpet together, this handsome couple took a few flicks before heading off to the event. This look is everything!
06
Michael Jai White and Gillian Iliana Water
This fit and fun couple looked great while showing their love and support for Perry.
07
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Sid Williams
Watch out now! Auntie Maxine looks stunning next to her husband, whom she’s been to since 1977.
08
Will Packer and Heather Hayslett Packer
Their smiles are their best accessories.
09
Loretta Devine and Glenn Marshall
Love looks good on this beautiful Black couple.
10
Michael Ealy and Khatira Rafiqzada
Following the all-black trend, the ‘For Colored Girls’ actor and his wife looked dashing on the carpet.
11
Debbi Morgan and Jeffrey Winston
The actress was pretty in pink while enjoying the carpet with her beau.
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12
2 Chainz and Wife Kesha Ward
Such a beautiful couple!
13
David and Tamela Mann
The singer and actor, who have starred in a number of Tyler Perry productions, were front and center while supporting the director.
14
Gladys Knight and William McDowell
Date night never looked so good!
15
Ludacris and Eudoxie Bridges
Looking good, love birds!
16
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
The glow is real!
17
Tanya Sam and Paul Judge
The ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star and her fiance nailed their look, as always!
18
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson
The Lawsons gave us Black excellence in their all-black ensembles.
19
Lance and Rebecca Gross
The actor and his wife, a celebrity stylist, looked absolutely stunning.
20
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab
Their look is fit for a King and Queen.
21
Kirk and Tammy Franklin
The couple, who have been married for 23 years, enjoyed taking a few flicks on the red carpet.
