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Kerry Washington Honors Disney Boss Bob Iger at Television Academy's Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony!

Kerry Washington is gorgeous in a plaid ensemble while hitting the carpet at the Television Academy’s 2020 Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony held at Saban Media Center on Tuesday (January 28) in North Hollywood, Calif.

The 42-year-old actress was joined at the event by Jessica Szohr, Cicely Tyson and Disney Boss Bob Iger, who Kerry helped honor that night with an introduction into the Hall of Fame.

“Racing off to the TV Hall of Fame ceremony to honor a hero of mine 📺 Without him, Scandal would not have existed,” Kerry captioned with her Instagram post. “It was a honor to induct Bob Iger into the TV Hall of Fame tonight. Bob, thank you for helping so many of us step into our own greatness because you stepped into yours. Forever grateful to you. P.S. @geraldinelaybourne with the photo bomb 😍. Another inspiration and leader in this industry! And another inductee!”

READ MORE: Kerry Washington Modeled All The Cutest Coats To Prepare For Sundance Visit


FYI: Kerry is wearing a Khaite dress paired with Christian Louboutin shoes and jewelry by Effy Jewelry, Retrouvai and Sarah Hendler Estate.

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Billy Porter, Tony Shalhoub & More Step Out To Support 'A Soldier's Play' Broadway Opening!

Billy Porter keeps it chic as he strikes a pose on the red carpet at the opening night for A Soldier’s Play held at the American Airlines Theater on Tuesday (January 21) in New York City.

The 50-year-old Pose star was joined at the event by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘s Tony Shalhoub and his wife Brooke Adams, Weeds star Mary Louise Parker and her son William Parker, Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie, Kate Walsh, Sunny Hostin, Phylicia Rashad and Cicely Tyson as they all stepped out to show their support.

Also in attendance were the cast of the play David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, Nnamdi Asomugha, Jerry O’Connell, McKinley Belcher III, Rob Demery, Jared Grimes, Billy Eugene Jones, Nate Mann, Warner Miller, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Lee Aaron Rosen.

A Soldier’s Play follows an officer’s race against his white leadership to unravel the crime of a black sergeant’s murder. A hair-raising mystery set in 1944, the play is seen on Broadway for the first time.

READ MORE: Billy Porter Spills On Going to ‘No Limits’ Strip Club With Tiffany Haddish!

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Lupita Nyong'o & Cicely Tyson Share an Embrace at National Equal Justice Awards Dinner 2019

Lupita Nyong’o and Cicely Tyson are so excited to see each other!

The 36-year-old Us actress and the 94-year-old The Help actress shared a hug as they arrived at the 2019 National Equal Justice Awards Dinner (NEJAD) on Thursday night (November 7) at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Lupita Nyong’o

The event was hosted by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund to honor individuals who fight for racial justice.

The night before, Lupita dished on the possibility of an Us sequel!

10+ pictures inside of the ladies at the event…More Here! »

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Halle Berry & Oprah Winfrey Support Tyler Perry at Studios Grand Opening!

Halle Berry flashes a smile as she stepped out to support Tyler Perry at the grand opening of his the Tyler Perry Studios on Saturday (October 5) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 53-year-old Oscar winner looked cool in a black, silk suit and hat as she walked the carpet alongside Oprah Winfrey and longtime love Stedman Graham.

Fellow Oscar winners at the event included Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, and Cicely Tyson.

The Real hosts Loni Love, Tamera Mowry and husband Adam Housley, along with Jeannie Mai and boyfriend Jeezy also attended the event alongside fellow TV personalities including The Bachelorette‘s Rachel Lindsay, Tamron Hall, and Gayle King.

Samuel L. Jackson, 2 Chainz and wife Kesha Ward, Ludacris and wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Colin Kaepernick were also in attendance.

FYI: Halle is wearing a full House of Holland suit. Viola is wearing a Jay Godfrey dress while carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch. Tamera is wearing Swarovski jewels.

30+ pictures inside of the stars at the grand opening…More Here! »

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Amy Landecker Supports New Husband Bradley Whitford at Creative Arts Emmys 2019!

Bradley Whitford is a winner!

The 59-year-old actor took home the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Handmaid’s Tale at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 15) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Joining Bradley on the red carpet was his wife Amy Landecker. The two recently tied the knot back in July.

Other stars at the awards show included Bradley‘s former Trophy Wife co-star Michaela Watkins, Cicely Tyson, Lisa Edelstein, and Jane Seymour.

FYI: Lisa is wearing a J. Mendel dress, Loriblu shoes, Effy earring, a Graziela Gems necklace and ring, along with a Sara Weinstock ring while carrying a Heliopolis clutch.

10+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman & More Help Honor Denzel Washington at AFI Tribute Event!

Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman are dapper in suits as they hit the red carpet at the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Denzel Washington held at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday (June 6) in Hollywood.

The 32-year-old actor and Chadwick, 41, were joined at the event by their Black Panther co-star Mahershala Ali, as well as Insecure star Issa Rae, Chris Tucker, Jesse Metcalfe and longtime girlfriend Cara Santana, Cicely Tyson, Cary Elwes, Jay Pharoah, Keegan-Michael Key, Martin Lawrence, Paula Patton and Joy Bryant.

Michael, Chadwick and Mahershala all hit the stage to give individual speeches in honor of Denzel.

The 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award is set to air on TNT on June 20 at 10 p.m!

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Cicely Tyson to Receive Academy Honorary Award at Oscars 2019

Cicely Tyson showed her style while stepping out at the 2019 Academy Awards!

The 94-year-old actress hit the red carpet with a male friend on Sunday evening (February 24) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Cicely Tyson

During the ceremony Cicely is set to be presented with an Academy Honorary Award, which celebrates motion picture achievements that are not covered by existing Academy Awards.

The Oscars are being presented without a host for the first time in 30 years. The show kicks off at 8pm EST/5pm PST on ABC.

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