RANDOM PICS: ALEK WEK PARTY | GQ AWARDS
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
( Photo by Wireimage & Getty Images )
Last Night The Wall Street Journal hosted the launch of Alek Wek’s new book at Socialista in NYC. The book, entitled Alek: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel, is Alek’s journey from a young refugee to supermodel stardom. Please go out and support it.
( Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images )
Kanye West, Naomi Campbell, Rosario Dawson, and various others attended the GQ Men Of The Year Awards, at the Royal Opera House on last night in London.








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1.
MixteriousJay
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
that red satin dress is hot
2.
Anon101
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Beautiful.Love Iman.
3.
gaydar
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Go on Kanye with ya bad self.
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shai
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Kimora looks hot, Kanye does too. Rosario’s red satin is nice too.
Alek…No comment on looks…but she’s so professional and she worked hard and made a name for herself, so go girl!
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allabouttheAries
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I always get Rosario and Paula (Robin Thicke’s wife) confused but they are both pretty. Naomi looks good so does Kanye! Kimora? I don’t know sometimes I feel her other times I just don’t know Alex has beautiful skin. Iman still looking like a SuperModel!
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DO THE POCKET-KNIFE
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
EVEN THOUGH NAOMI’S DRESS REMINDS ME OF AN EXPENSIVE OSTRICH…SHE LOOKS GORGEOUS IN IT…THE WHOLE OUTFIT IS ROCKIN!
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DO THE POCKET-KNIFE
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
KANYE’S UNIT IS FLY-Y-Y-Y TOO…I WOULD ASSUME HE HAS ON TEAL SHOES SINCE HE’S ROCKING THE TEAL BELT AND ALL…WONDER THAT LOOKED
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DO THE POCKET-KNIFE
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
WONDER HOW…*
9.
aijuswannasay
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
GOOD TO SEE SOME OF THAT DARK DARK BEAUTY ON THE LOOP…ESPECIALLY W/ A CAUSE LIKE SUDAN…SHOUT OUT TO ANGEL!
CONGRATS TO ‘YE ON HIS MAN OF THE YEAR GRAB.
10.
TT
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Expensive Ostrich?!?! Hilarious. Yeah but I’m really feeling her feathers.
11.
LikeThatYall
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
EVERYONE LOOKS AWESOME!!
ALEK WEK IS MY GIRL. SHE LOOKS AMAZING. DARK, UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL!! SHE IS PERFECTLY SCULPTED. SHE IS A TRUE AFRICAN QUEEN. GO HEAD GIRL, I LOVE YA
IMAN, SHE’S A GODDESS. SHE’S IN HER 50′S BUT STILL LOOKS AMAZING IN WHATEVER SHE WEARS. ALWAYS LOOKS FLY AND HAS ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN THIS INDUSTRY! GOTTA RESPECT A CLASSY SISTA.
KIMORA, EVEN THOUGH SOME PEOPLE DON’T LIKE HER, IS STILL VERY ATTRACTIVE, IS INTELLIGENT AND KNOWS HOW TO DRESS WELL.
NAOMI-BLACK DON’T CRACK AND YOU’RE TESTAMENT TO THAT.
KANYE-BROTHA LOOKS SEXY AS HELL. THIS DUDE IS THE MOST STYLISH BLACK MAN AROUND.
ROSARIO-DAMN YOU FLY IN RED. ALWAYS FOUND HER ATTRACTIVE.
JAMELIA, NEVER HEARD OF HER, BUT WOW, SHE NEEDS TO COME OVER TO AMERICA. THE UK HAVE BEEN HIDING THIS GIRL OR WHAT?? SHE LOOKS SO ELEGANT IN THAT BLUE DRESS. GREAT TO SEE A BLACK BRITISH SISTA DOIN’ IT!
12.
natural mystique
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
+ Alek has an amazing life story. She’s really blessed to be where’s she’s at.
- The woman really ought to gain a good 15 pounds though.
Naomi will always be a true supermodel!
13.
mzsweetface
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Kimore and Alex look nice. Don’t care about the others.
14.
phillys_only_passion
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I luv kimora, alek, iman, kanye…..did STYLE cancel kimora’s show????
anyway everyone looks happy!
15.
shannon75
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek Wek has always had the cutest smile and dimples. She is gorgeous.
Rosario looks nice here…hell, everyone looks good!
16.
lashawn
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
@14 I think her show is still on. I haven’t seen an episode yet. I don’t get the Style network.
Rosario looks wonderful.
17.
Chinky_Brown
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Naomi looks great…lovin’ the bangs!
18.
setian
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Wow Alek Wek, long time no see. I hope that she’s happier now. Can’t stand kimmie. But her and Alek look cute. I love kimora’s shoes. Naomi looks fab in that dress but i did peep that little tat tsk tsk Iman looks aaight and i like what Kanye’s wearing too.
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M. DOT
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
As long as Alek has been around I’ve never heard her speak in an interview or anything like that. Congrats to her anyway with how far she has come.
20.
bailey
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
ROSARIO DAWSON LOOKS PICTURE PERFECT! CAN’T EVEN HATE
EVERYONE ELSE LOOKS NICE AS WELL-SISTA GIRL SHOULD EAT A BIT MORE SHE COULD STAND TO GAIN SOME WEIGHT, NONETHELESS I’M CERTAIN HER SLIM FIGURE AND VERY DISTINCTIVE AFRICAN FEATURES ARE THE EXACT REASONS WHY SHE IS SO FAMOUS AND SUCCESSFUL RIGHT NOW-
GO GIRL I AINT MAD ATCHA!
21.
new yorker
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
so iman: absolutely gorgeous
naomi: beautiful
kimora: i’m actually starting to like her a bit
alek: no comment on looks cuz i don’t have anything nice to say in that area (besides that the texture of her skin is very nice). but i support her endeavors
22.
MixteriousJay
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
not feelin the short haired model. never did. and its not cause of the hair or her skin.
jamelia looks greaaaaat!
23.
dctrinigyal
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
ALEK IS SO BEAUTIFUL…SHE CAN MODEL HER AZZ OFF TO.
NOAMI DRESS IS BANGING….LOVE HER SHOES TOO.
KIMORA DRESS AND SHOES ARE FIERCE ….I LOVE IT
ROSORIA DAWSON LOOKS CUTE….
I LOVE IMAN….
24.
the_one
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
As another Affrican, I love Alek she has done so much to change the face of beauty.
25.
Quiche-A
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I swear, that young lady Alek has the skinniest legs I’ve ever seen in my life! My goodness!
26.
mrs sands
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Naomi, do you age! Everyone looks good and congrats to Alek!!!
27.
MY NAME CHANGES WITH THE WEATHER
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I gotta get her book
this is very exciting from Sudanese refugee to International Supermodel.
now das victory for dat ass
this should be a very inspirational read
Alex Wek looks very pretty
imagine how she looks in person
out of this world beautiful!
all of the models Kimora, Iman, Naomi and Rosario and Jamelia look beautiful
28.
Tamika
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Congrats to Kanye on his award. Well deserved and LOVE his outfits. Naomi looks fab as well. Iman is flawless - aging gracefully.
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ms_mac
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
new yorker said:
alek: no comment on looks cuz i don’t have anything nice to say in that area (besides that the texture of her skin is very nice). but i support her endeavors
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I understand how you feel. I guess I’ll be labeled a “hater” if I say that she is unattractive in my eyes because I don’t see it. Her skin is georgeous though.
I admire her back story. I read about her youth and how much trouble her people faced growing up in Sudan. Sad story. But the girl triumphed and overcame, broke some barriers and that’s something to be proud of.
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Shenelle
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
please stop lying LOL..Alex is ugly as hell and it aint got nothing to do with her being very dark
31.
MeetMeOrExceedME
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Everyone looks beautiful….Glad to see such diverse shades of beautiful black (color wise…I know everyones nationality is not african american) women.
32.
MAI03
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek Wek’s legs are amazing. They are so long and fierce! I luv her!!!!!
Iman looks beautiful as well as Rosario–were rockin’ the same hairstyle!lol!
Kimora’s dress is a lil’ “hooch” for the event.
Not feeling Kanye’s belt.
33.
ModelGurl817
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
i ABSOLUTELY love alek wek’s smile. yeah, she’s broken some barriers in the modeling industry, BUT we’ve still got a LONG way to go in this industry (i know).
34.
dramacat800
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Naomi crazy ass brought another weapon..Alek better duck!
35.
Leonna
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
All the women look stunning! Forget these young 14 year old girls, Naomi, Alek, Iman, and Kimora have still got it! Rosario looks great too.
I see Alek’s cover book….get it girl!
36.
WOW
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Kimora looks fab! Love her!
37.
MrsDawsondn
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
hey what happen to my comment?
38.
Tammy
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek is not attractive. Please , spare me the color speech . It’s my damn opinion!
Moving along…
Everyone else looks great. I like Kimora’s dress but not on her body.
39.
gg boo
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Naw you’re not a hater @29 - I feel the same way, but then I feel bad because I love black beauty and I know she has had such a struggle. Me not seeing or understanding her beauty makes me just feel very western, very american, but then I remember how turned on I was getting when I saw that movie Catch a Fire with Derek Luke - yummy. I know he was just playing an african, but when they made him strip… Dam that pesky wife of his. I don’t know his background but I thought he was so sexay! So, I don’t know. I guess simply put I think she has a cute smile and dimples and can wear some damn clothes, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
40.
Dame
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
They all look nice
41.
Thalia
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Boycott?? Negative stereotypes??? I am black and sorry but thats not VH1’s problem if those classless black women want to embarrass themselves on a national level. These people are a disgrace to our race, and they are why sophisticated, educated black men and women have to struggle. When will black people learn to drop their ignorant mannerisms and classless dress code????? Makes me sick actually.
42.
Tebs
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek is a black beauty. She doesnt have the best legs, nevertheless she’s gorgeous.
‘Ye is too fly. He is a style icon.
Naomi looks stunning. Dont like the crazy bitch, but she looks good.
43.
FASH1
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
JAMELIA U NICE GURL, ALEK THE QUEEN
44.
TheLoveJones
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek is just absolutely gorgeous. im so jealous of her skin tone..her skin always look edible..that is the kinda chocolate skin i want..not hating on my own skin tone..but I just love her exotic looks..
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ms_mac
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
@ GG Boo, girl please. Beauty IS in the eye like you said. I get tired of defending myself for not thinking that Alex is the definition of Black beauty. Puh-leeeze. lol. I know of and have seen a whole lot more beauty in women much darker than her, even in my own family. Her features are what kills it for me. But people get so sensitive and shit. lol. I’m so over that.
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velvetj
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek is gorgeous without question and I think it is absolutely shameful that many non-blacks can see the beauty in her before many black people themselves. Besides, what are the PHYSICAL characteristics of “ugly”?
47.
IcyHot Pack
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Everyone look nice and I love Kimora shoes.
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ms_mac
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
@ Velvet J, I never called her ugly so I can’t answer your question. She’s not ugly to me — just unattractive. There’s a difference. But let me ask you this, how is that you find it shameful and expect people to see the thing that comes from your eyes but you not find it shameful that you can’t see what’s coming from theirs?
49.
honey
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Hey anybody seen that movie Kids? Roasario was in that…HALARIOUS!
50.
awoyaa22
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
SEXY PEOPLE! NAOMI JUST KILLED IT
51.
SoopDawg
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek Wek looks like a boy. I’ll say it,she’s ugly.
52.
awoyaa22
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
#30,
WHY DON’T YOU POST A PICTURE OF YOURSELF SO WE CAN SEE WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE. STUPID IDIOT CALLING SOMEONE UGLY. don’t hide behind your computer and be typing trash. you are a big fool
53.
backingbarack
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
i love alek wek!
thats my girl!!!
54.
mic check 1,2,1,2
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
damn kanye is lookinf fly
55.
Quiche-A
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
ms_mac said:
@ Velvet J, I never called her ugly so I can’t answer your question. She’s not ugly to me — just unattractive. There’s a difference. But let me ask you this, how is that you find it shameful and expect people to see the thing that comes from your eyes but you not find it shameful that you can’t see what’s coming from theirs?
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Get ‘em Ms_Mac!!!
And Velvet J, you said: “I think it is absolutely shameful that many non-blacks can see the beauty in her before many black people themselves.”
Um, you’re kidding right? Puh-leeze. Ms_Mac didn’t say she was ugly. She said she’s unattractive! Yes, the young lady probably has great inner beauty and I’m sure she’s a lovely person. Just b/c she’s a supermodel, doesn’t mean the YT’s find her beautiful!
Some of ya’ll think that just because she had a “struggle” and she’s now a “supermodel” that we all have to say she is so gorgeous. Get outta here!
56.
one tree hill
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I’m feelin everyone’s outfit…………
57.
clarkthink
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I’m sorry but…….Alek Wek looks like a well dress refugee……..
58.
ToniChilds
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Interesting shoes Jamelia……..
In the pic of Alex Wek & Kimora… (Alex Wek caption: I invited Kimora??? I don’t remember when this *%$$ was a model)
I like Kimora, but sometimes she looks like a larger than life hooch >>
JMO
59.
Kenyanpebbles
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
alek wek and iman…AFRICAN STAND UP! lol i’m proud of them
60.
GoDivaKai
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Iman is a timeless beauty! Her skin is flawless and well shes just a very pretty woman,and isnt she in the 50’s now?WOW!
I think Alex Wek is pretty and that of coyurse is my opinion. While her skin tone is beautifl to me, her afrocentric features are equally beautiful! I luv how she embraces what so many of our people attempt to erase or downplay! On the runway she is a force to be reckoned with. I think that the should have more models who look like her on the runways because she is one of a small few doing big!
Rosario Dawson looks so pretty,the hair the dress ,its working for her!
Kimora the diva looks nice but I wish shed stop taking these pics with her legs positioned in that pigeontoed way!lol
Naomi looks nice (noit somethign Id wear but with her height and given fact shes a model it works for her
Kanye What ever -Hes too arrogant for me to even comment on!NEXT!
61.
GangsterPrincess
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
i love these pix…
especially kanye and naomi….
they are fly!
62.
Whitey
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
I cosign with 46. I’m whitey and love blacks.
63.
the real cookie
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek, Iman, Kimora - three totally differnet looks, all beautiful in their own way. But I’m sorry, Naomi is still the badest bitch! Weeeeerk!
64.
CoffeeBrown
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
lol @ whitey, check out http://www.blackpeopleloveus.com to see how much whitey luvs us. Alek Wek is so beautiful, her skin is so pretty. Why does Kimora look pregnant? Djimon must be hitting that right. Everyon else looks good too.
65.
Ceecollegegal
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
Alek is so tiny; she has beautiful skin (no bumps or blemishes). Iman is ageless (beautiful skin as well). Kimora, Naomi, Jamelia, and Rosario look great!!
66.
LANA bANA
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
those outfits are crazzzzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyy
67.
Run Away Love
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
# 30 if Alec is “ugly as hell” I highly doubt she would be a supermodel.
Niaomi is my flippin role model….Ehh, I take that back. She’s just gorgeous.
EVERYONE looks nice, but I see Kimora decided to wear a dress from her tacky line!
68.
Denise
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
I AM TOO DRAINED FROM THE HALLE BERRY PREGNANCY AND SHAQ DIVORCE POSTS. MY FINGERS ARE SORE. IT IS SAD THAT THIS POST SEEMS IRRELEVANT COMPARED TO THE OTHER POSTS. THIS POST ONLY HAS 67 COMMENTS, WHILE THE OTHERS HAVE LIKE 300. I FEEL GUILTY. IT IS GREAT THAT HER STORY IS TOLD, ROCK ON ALEK. I AM SERIOUSLY TOO TIRED FORGIVE ME.
69.
Bouga
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
Naomi laways looks exquisite, very classy and beautiful. She’s hot.
Alek has a good skin. She’s done very well for herself. Well done to her.
70.
LikeThatYall
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
I ASSUME THAT THE GIRLS WHO FIND ALEK WEK “UGLY” FIND DJIMON HONSOU (KIMORA’S NEW MAN) FINE AS HELL. HYPOCRISY MUCH?!
71.
cosmo clique
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
I love Jamelia, she looks straight up fire in that picture
72.
Quickblood
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
Not sure if Rosario even likes the brothas but damn she looks fine.
73.
new yorker
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
@67, you must not watch runway shows much or read fashion mags b/c i’ve seen PLENTY ugly supermodels and models who looked like men (even more than tameka). to be a supermodel, you just have to be striking and to our western eyes, alek is striking, has nothing to do with beauty b/c there are some beautiful ppl that aren’t really striking.
@70 i’m one of those girls but guess what djimon has a better body than 99% of men i’ve seen and he has a nice bone structure (even if you don’t like his features, you have to admit he’s got a strong jaw and nice cheekbones) http://images.rottentomat...lery/1165268/photo_05.jpg
alek has a chubby face and i’ve never found chubby faces to be beautiful. just my opinion.
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JJ77
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
New Yorker is correct! To be a Supermodel you have to be striking, not conventionally beautiful. Kate Moss ain’t all that (with her lazy eye and flat face). But Alek Wek and Kate Moss always wear the clothes right, without the clothes looking like they wearing the girls.
Maybe now that skank-ass Amy Winehouse is in rehab, England will send us some more Jamelia.
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ms_mac
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
Yes #77, I do find Djmon handsome, which blows the theory that it’s all about complexion out of the water? Get it?!? smdh
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