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Black Celebs Who Took Over at 2024 Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival

From Colman Domingo to Taraji P. Henson, the celebs were outside and looking good!

FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST — “Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival” — Pictured: Chloe Bailey, Taraji P. Henson, Will Packer, Don Cheadle at MVAAFF on August 10, 2024. Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock

At the 2024 Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival, a handful of fave celebs gathered on the luxurious island for nine days of great films, great events, and great conversations.

With the festival wrapping for this season, we felt it fitting to take a look at a handful of folks who were there. With folks like Taraji P. Henson or Sheryl Lee Ralph, it was truly a sight to see!

Sanaa Lathan

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There to promote her upcoming new film “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” set to drop on Hulu on Aug. 23, Sanaa Lathan stunned in white on the island.

Uzo Aduba

Photo: Instagram/Sanaa Lathan Photo: Instagram/Sanaa Lathan

Walking through the halls with her fellow costar of “The Supremes,” Uzo Aduba was a vision in black and box braids at the festival.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

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No group shot is complete without the amazing Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who posed for pictures on the red carpet with her fellow costars for “The Supremes” in a lovely bubblegum pink suit.

Mekhi Phifer

Photo: Instagram/Sanaa Lathan Photo: Instagram/Sanaa Lathan

Mekhi Phifer, who also stars alongside Ellis-Taylor, Aduba, and Lathan in “The Supremes,” spoke on a panel discussing the film during the festival.

Colman Domingo

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Getty Images for CÎROC Limonata Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Getty Images for CÎROC Limonata

There to celebrate his recently released film “Sing Sing,” Colman Domingo stopped by the CÎROC Limonata & The House Of Creed event before screening the film.

Taraji P. Henson

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There to promote her upcoming miniseries “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5, Taraji P. Henson poses for photos prior to a screening of the series on the last day of the festival.

Chloe Bailey

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock

There to promote her upcoming miniseries “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5, Chloe Bailey poses for photos prior to a screening of the series on the last day of the festival.

Don Cheadle

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock

There to promote his upcoming miniseries “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5, Don Cheadle poses for photos prior to a screening of the series on the last day of the festival.

Glynn Turman

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Glynn Turman poses for photos ahead of the screening for “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5.

Ledisi

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Singer Ledisi poses for photos ahead of the screening for “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner for CÎROC Limonata Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner for CÎROC Limonata

Sherly Lee Ralph poses for photos CÎROC Limonata & The House Of Creed even to celebrate Colman Domingo’s new film, “Sing Sing.”

Will Packer

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner/Peacock

There to promote his upcoming miniseries “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” premiering on Peacock on Sep.5, Packer posed for photos prior to a screening on the last day of the festival.

Sen. Cory Booker

Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner for CÎROC Limonata Photo: Getty Images Arnold Turner for CÎROC Limonata

Sen. Cory Booker speaks on the opening night of the festival at the CÎROC Limonata & The House Of Creed event.

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