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Black Hollywood Came Dressed To Impress In Their Designer Best For Tyler Perry’s Studio Opening

Colin, Nessa, Will, Jada, Taraji, and Kelvin were some of the best-dressed couples at Tyler Perry's Studio Gala

Over the weekend, director, writer and actor Tyler Perry celebrated the opening of his new studio, Tyler Perry Studios, with a gala in Atlanta on Saturday night. The icon hosted all of black Hollywood at his new 330 acre studio, including legends whom who he said inspired him and were honored throughout the night, including Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Will Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Colin Kaepernick and more. 

Our favorite celebrities showed up in their best designer gowns and tuxedos. Beyoncé stunned in a gold sequin gown by Yousef Al Jasmi, while Taraji was chic in a black velvet dress by Christopher Kane. Two Chainz and Kesha were regal in all black, and Monica stunned in a beautiful hot pink Alexander Vauthier gown. 

Take A look below at some of black Hollywoods top fashion moments from the night! 

  1. Beyoncé and Jay Z

    Queen Bey looked like goddess wearing a gold sequin gown by Yousef Al Jasmi, while Jay Z was dapper in a classic black tux. 

     

  2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

    Will and Jada made quite the statement at Tyler Perry's gala. The power couple kept it chic in black and white. Jada wore a ivory, Ralph and Russo tuxedo gown and Will complimented her in an all black tuxedo. 

  3. Jeanie Mai and Jeezy

    The hottest new couple was on the scene for the historical event. Jeanie wore a black, velvet Michael Costello gown, while Jeezy donned in a black and white tuxedo by Tom Ford

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  5. Colin Kaepernick and Nessa

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    Colin and Nessa matched each-other in fall hues. Colin wore a hunter green suit with a gold embroidered sash, and Nessa looked flawless in a dark floral gown. 

  6. Oprah And Stedman

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    Iconic couple, Oprah and Stedman were regal in all black. 

  7. Kelly Rowland

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    Go Kelly, go! Kelly looked stunned in a champagne color, v-neck sequin gown by Nicolas Jebran. Her sleek long hair topped off the glamorous look! 

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  9. Lala Anthony

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    Lala wore a monochromatic nude gown by Tom Ford with a leopard corset belt. 

  10. Michelle Williams

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    Meow! Michelle graced the carpet in a metallic, leopard, avant-garde tuxedo gown by Malan Breton

  11. Ludacris and Eudoxie Bridges

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    Ludacris and his beautful wife, Eudoxie stepped onto the carpet in major style. Eudoxie wore a black velvet, one-shoulder gown by Les Rêveries, while her hubby Luda wore a navy blue embroidered suit by Etro

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  13. Tiffany Haadish

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    Yassss, Tiffany! The comedian served major face and a little thigh in her silver, metallic gown by Vivienne Westwood

  14. TARAJI P. HENSON AND FIANCÉ KELVIN HAYDEN

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    Taraji and her fiancé, Kelvin may have taken home best-dressed couple. Taraji stunned in a black, feather gown by Christopher Kane, while her fiancé was dapper in a black metallic suit. 

  15. Charlamagne Tha God and Wife Jess

    Charlamagne and his wife posed on the carpet. He wore an embroidered tuxedo jacket by Alexander Nash NYC, while his wife Jess stunned in a gold sequin gown. 

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  17. Halle Berry

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    Halle went for a chic all black, satin tuxedo by House Of Harlow and fedora hat by Celine. She switched up from her normal glamorous gowns and we're here for it!

  18. Usher

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    Usher kept is classic in a burgundy tuxedo.

  19. DIddy

    P. Diddy graced the carpet in a teal blue Ted Baker London suit. 

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  21. Two chainz and wife Kesha

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    Two Chainz and Kesha was classic in black. Their diamonds were shining so bright tonight. 

  22. Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson

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    Miss Tina showed up like the fashion icon she is, wearing a black, couture suit by Christian Siriano. Mr. Lawson complimented her with a black tux and burgundy accents.

  23. Rachel Lindsay

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    Rachel sparkled and shined in a silver and gold gown by Randi Rahm NYC.

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  25. Storm Reid

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    Storm Reid kept it cute in a Tommy x Zendaya suit from the fall 2019 collection. 

  26. Monica

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    Monica was smoking hot in a pink, velvet Alexander Vauthier gown. 

  27. Tika Sumpter

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    Tika Sumpter earned her star on Tyler Perry's walk of fame wearing a black velvet and silver beaded Zuhair Murad gown. 

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