EVENTS: DINNER HONORING NELSON MANDELA
Thursday, June 26, 2008

Robert DeNiro, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington smile for cameras in London while attending a dinner in honor of Nelson Mandela, who was celebrating his 90th birthday. Guests also included Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, Naomi Campbell and Leona Lewis.
The dinner will raise funds for Madiba’s global charity projects, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664.
( Photos: Wireimage / Newscom )








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1.
missdiva
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Will and Jada are adorable, Denzel and Paulleta look nice too!
2.
bassackwards
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Happy Birthday Mr. Mandela!
3.
babyxxx
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson Mandela-u’re a true inspiration
4.
Hi Haters
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
There was soooo much Black Money in the Building! It’s mind blowing how the black dollar is still unappreciated in America.
from movies…To network. Many AMERICANS HAVE JOBS BECAUSE OF THESE PEOPLE!
5.
Ladyssolady
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Jada and Nicole look nice. Come on now, Naomi. It’s his bday, no see-through.
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SweetThang729
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I feel a lil’ offended by Nicole being there…I mean I just think in my own mind that it’s a privilige to attend an event as such and she just isn’t deserving IMO…I mean what has she done on the level of other people in attendance??? Does she have any humanitarian, charity, or cummunity work under her belt???
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SweetThang729
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
How can you comment on Naomi’s dress and not Nicole’s shirt??? SEE THROUGH IS SEE THROUGH
8.
Fran Gadson
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
wow that picture of clinton, smith, mandala looks really good but would look better if will smith runs for president
9.
WillPwr
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I wanna put Nelson Mandela’s face on some US money. It is so good to recognize someone while they can still smell the flowers.
10.
MiZz.ThAnG
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Love Madiba! Cant believe he is going to be 90!!!
11.
Chezney
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I really like Jada’s dress. She and Will look so cute together.
Sidebar:
Did someone not tell Nicole and Naomi that this was not the type of event where you had to prove your level of sexiness?! That was so inappropriate especially Naomi and you would think her old ass would know better
12.
Greg_Arious
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Someone reported that Naomi was asked by Mandela not to come. Guess that was a lie (Dlisted SMH). Everyone looks really good from my quick glance over the pics…
13.
WhatIThinkIs
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
That was nice. But shouldn’t Mandela’s picture be first? I mean, it is his b-day party.
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Bahia
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
@ 6, you couldn’t be more right. As far as I’m concerned, Nicole has no business being there. Besides which, her outfit is inappropriate for such an event. It’s also been said that Naomi’s choice of attire is inappropriate and I have to agree with that too. I think people sometimes forget that you should base your clothing choices not only on what happens to be stylish, but also such that they do justice to the event you’re attending. I don’t know, seems like a no-brainer to me. I mean, we’re talking about Nelson Mandela here.
15.
Such Magnificence
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
@ #9…I agree, Nelson Mandela is great, a “REAL” role model.
Everyone looks nice for the most part…I think Nicole of the PCD could have toned it down, save the sultry/seductive look for the Grammys and lets not even get started on Na-Na Campbell, she was definitely the HOT MESS of that event.
16.
Nothing But Flowers
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Keisha Whitaker looks like a malnourished child. Every time I look at her, I feel sad.
17.
Rake
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Is Naomi wearing the dress Rihanna performed in? Maybe not. I love her outfit and I love Nicole’s outfit too but maybe it is a tad much for the event… Who knows, though…he seems pretty fun…so many different artists have performed for him. Keisha Whitaker looks really bad but it’s Hollywood…people rave about her on the red carpet…she’s quite ugly now, though. Everybody else looks great!
18.
CheezyDoDo
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
the first pic is so powerful
four of the greatest actors of our time
19.
SexyLexi
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Love everyone at this event, with the exception of two people who I strongly oppose their attendance. What on earth were Naomi and Nicole doing there? I mean I really don’t understand it. Naomi is more famous for her tirades and what has Nicole done to deserve this type of honor. Get it together girls…and purhase some more fabric for those outfits while you’re at it.
20.
MR MR
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
for those UNINFORMED….
Nicole is there as a DATE…the guy she is with is the INVITED GUEST. he is the first BLACK formula one race car driver….but he is British. This party is being held in London. That is why Nicole is there. BTW, if you look at the video arrivals for this party, Naomi’s dress does not look see thru (i.e. same one Rianna wore), but it photographs see thru.
21.
OBAMA FO' YO MAMA
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Everyone looks great…..I love me some DeNiro
22.
complicated_25
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson Mandela…..Wassup FRAT!!! Jada looks real good. Will’s da man. Now, is it me, or is Forest Whitaker one of the ugliest creatures walking the planet. And Denzel Washington’s wife looks like New York mothers…a sizzling hot mess
23.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to see so many powerful and influential people all in room, lovely…
@ Sweetthang729 I was wondering the same thing about Nicole. I know she had to have some serious pull to go to that party. She probably was someone’s date or something otherwise I don’t see it.
24.
Rake
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
#19 Naomi is VERY VERY close with Nelso Mandela…She’s been doing charity work with him for years!
25.
Dame(I would like to thank the BET academy)
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nicole and Lewis are a beautiful couple if they are
Will is sooooo yummy
Lady O I knew she would be there
26.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
FOR THOSE PEOPLE ASKING WHY NAOMI IS THERE, IT’S BECAUSE NELSON MANDELA IS HER GODFATHER.
27.
Toons
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Naomi and Nicole are very inappropriate for what they are wearing. This is such a regal affair, and the man is 90. I mean come one have some RESPECT ladies!!
Why is either of them in attendance anyways? Naomi is wreckless and has had countless charges against her. She should not have been there. This is just another photo opt for her aggressive ass.
I hope Leona Lewis performed as opposed to Amy Winehouse.
Will and Jada look like the President and first lady. I love it.
28.
Ikandipaintfaces
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
WOW…everyone looks nice but I think Naomi’s outfit it totally inappropriate for Nelson Mandela’s birthday…that is not the business.
29.
Toons
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
It would’ve been nice Tianna if you posted a photo of only Nelson Mandela, or a photo of just him and his wife. No one would be there if it wasn’t for him. This was his event.
30.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
AGAIN, FOR THOSE PEOPLE ASKING WHY NAOMI IS THERE IT’S BECAUSE NELSON MANDELA IS HER GODFATHER.
31.
Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Happy Birthday Mr. Mandela! 90 years old that is so awesome!!
Everyone looks great minus the two ladies mentioned in most of the comments!! Well actually they look nice if they were attending another event… I think this was a class act event and deserved the utmost respect and class in attire!
Love love love the picture of four awesome actors.
Jada and Will look maaahvalous!
Denzel and Pauletta well I just love them as a strong married couple!!!
Forest and Keisha look great…..
Black America looks great shown in this light!!!
32.
sTACY HOLT
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Damn I love me some DeNiro!
33.
estyle4039
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Keisha Whitaker is starting to look scary!!! Somebody better feed her ASAP!
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sTACY HOLT
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Noami needs to stop….this is supposed to be a classy event, and she looks like she stepped off the Frederick’s of Hollywood runway. girl bye!
35.
STLCHICK
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I love to see such powerful, positive and successful black people come together to honor an amazing legend. I wish I could’ve been apart of such an amazing event.
36.
complicated_25
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Did anyone else hear that Naomi was banned from the party??? Or was she told she cud come if she sits down and be quiet.
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complicated_25
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
And Forest Whitaker looks like something I’d see in a nightmare.
38.
nicholelibra
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Didn’t Mandela dis-invite Naomi because she wore a 46664 cap when she beat down the latest flight attendant, and that gave the organization a bad look? Either way, she’s overrated, out of control, and damn wrong for wearing that dress. They lock up Foxy Brown, and yet this chick remains free to harass and assault more flight attendants and maids? They should have locked her ass up too.
I can’t blame Nicole. A hoe’s going to be a hoe no matter what. The real person to blame is her date. He should have kept the limo moving the moment she stepped foot out the door.
But on a lighter note, everyone else looks spectacular.
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nicholelibra
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
BTW, does anyone else see the stark contrast between this post and the last one about that BET part? Nelson Mandela’s party is about as elegant as BET’s party is ghetto.
40.
SEABREEZE (networking)
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson Mandela is NOT her godfather. Naomi calls him her honorary “grandfather.” Everyone looks cool but like others have already said, I don’t think Naomi and Nicole should have worn that. I’d of been uncomfortable just looking at them had I been there.
41.
vanity6
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I LOVE Jada’s dress…Leona’s is nice too-everyone looks good over all.
42.
vanity6
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
i thought naomi was innapropriately dressed too-she is over the top and attention hungry, nicole’s outfit is okay to me though
43.
Kina
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
The outfit Naomi was so inappropriate for this occasion, they shouldn’t let her ass in.
Oprah looks so angelic.
What is Nicole Scherzinger doing there. she don’t care about black people.
44.
math
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
@ 12
Naomi has been cancelled from the concert line-up on Friday. These pics are just from the dinner.
Like everyone said, you’d think a model who’s been around for this long would’ve a better sense of fashion. I mean, of all the places to wear that see-through mess…
45.
let's not lie
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
wowww @ naomi and nicole. are you serious?
anyway love mandela. that’s a legend
46.
MSPENCE
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
And I’m not even going to comment on Oprah’s “Gone with the Wind” house negroe get-up.. OMG..are those bell-bottom sleaves! She needs a beatin’…
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dukesman2000
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
You know what…I am not surprised to see Robert DeNiro there….there is something about Black people that intrigues him. I was at a restaurant in LA and Robert DeNiro walked in the restaurant with 4 beautiful black women. When I say beautiful, I mean, on a scale of 1 to 10 these chicks were Twelves. They were all hugging and kissing on him like crazy.
48.
complexndope
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
why is my post not showing up!!!??!!
49.
let's not lie
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
@47 isn’t he married though? his wife (or ex-wife is black). actually all of his exes are black practically. but he’s the type of guy that likes women he considers exotic or different from him. i know a lot of white guys like that
@kia how is nicole supposed to show her love for blacks? that comment always cracks me up b/c i just don’t get it. should she visit africa or something and send us back a vid of her holding a little baby for us to say “oh nicole sure does care about black folks” lmao.
50.
The London Lady
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I love Denzel and Paulette, not quite loving her outfit as much, but they’re still a top couple in my books. Jada’s dress is hot!
51.
Greg_Arious
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
#23 What the Hell fraternity is Nelson Mandela in? Please inform as I am too lazy to google and or wikipedia it.
52.
Jhae Lamarre
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Does anyone know about Nelson Mandela STILL being on the Terror Watch list and the US STILL not removing his name? My friend was telling me about that last night and I was dumbfounded! Is this true?
53.
Jhae Lamarre
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
And why are there like only 2 or 3 little pics of Mr. Mandela in this post? And he’s like an accessory in those pics! Dang..it’s HIS event! Can someone fix that?
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tenderoni
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Wonderful!! Nice pics… Jada I see You..get itGirl can I borrow that dress..you aint gonna waer it nomore anyway..LOL
Naomi..WTF it’s your grandfather’s event.. Have some decency! COME ON!
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nicholelibra
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
@52, yes he’s still on the terror list, but with all of the new and previously existing guidelines, procedures and red tape it takes a while to completely go through the process of removing an name from the list. Congress is in the process of now creating a bill that they hope will get him off of the list by his 90th birthday in July.
56.
ThatGirlLinda
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
SMH @ people who were still asking the same questions that people posted the answers to.
The party looks nice both Nicole and Naomi should have worn something different who knows may Nicole felt bad once she got inside. Naomi don’t care what noone thinks.
Everyone looks nice though.
57.
Cali love
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Naomi may have a see through dress on right now, but her attitude and the fact that she is always in the news because she is always acting ghetto and showing her butt, making black folk look bad is worse than her dress.
She needs to go somewhere!!
Will looks nice, I wonder where Charlize Theron is…Will’s Honey dip!!
58.
AriesRme
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I c u Pauletta those shoes are banging! Everyone looks nice. Jada looks nice in green…Naomi’s dress is only something she could pull off. Nicole S. hmmm random. Bill is still my dude.
As for Robert DeNiro all you have to do is watch “A Bronx Tale” basically its loosely based on his childhood he even directed it I believe. Taral Hicks homegirl from Belly is in it 2. Basically he’s been loving black women since he was a teen. I ain’t made at it either thats a good look.
59.
Jazz
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
LOOK AT KEISHA AKA BONES, SHE NEEDS TO EAT! LEWIS HAMILTON IS SO CUTE AND LEONA LEWIS IS GORGEOUS.
60.
Toons
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nicole’s date looks 16 and barely out of highschool. I know he’s 23, but he looks younger. Isn’t she like 30? You know she was pressed to get into that party.
61.
frank
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
“There was soooo much Black Money in the Building! It’s mind blowing how the black dollar is still unappreciated in America.” stupid comment!
62.
Blatino ass nigga
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
NAOMI have no respect
MANDELA`S wife don`t use that last name cos that from her late husband the great Samora Machel
63.
Blatino ass nigga
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
black girls chill already Lewis said he got that KING OF THE WHITE girls title
64.
Blatino ass nigga
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
MANDELA is not Naomi`s Godfather
Naomi grew up as a nobody
She met Mandela after fame and she have been doing charity work with him for years
65.
tenderoni
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
umm.. I had to look again after reading the posts about Nicole.. The umm is for that fine specimen of a man she is with.. Like Johhny Gill once said..MY,MY,My,my,my,my!
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AriesRme
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
I had this old Jet mag from maybe a year ago and Keisha was waay bigger. Idk whats going on but clearly there is a problem and help is probably needed.
67.
blk dds
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson is not no damn 90. I don’t want to believe. What the hell were they feeding him during his time of incarceration - Fountain of Youth Juice and Berries. I mean dang, he looks wonderful. What is his secret. This man has been through the ringer of life only to come out as beautiful inside and outside as he is!
68.
MsLuscious
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
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69.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Naomi and Nicole could’ve wore something nice and not trashy.
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!!!
70.
DVYNEDVA
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
#13 Good Point…Denzel n Pauletta - WONDERFUL LOOKN CUPLE!…& i lyk Paulletta shoes..& she luks NOTHING lyk New York mother.New York’s mother will never luk tht gud.
LOVE Leona Lewis’ album…Great singer! Will and Jada….SPEECHLESS!
& i really wasnt lykn Naomi’s dress (bc i thought it was c thru) but #20 said it just photographs that way…so ima leave it at that. now if that thing was really c thru…. thats DISGUSTING! and #22…that Forest Whitaker comment made he chuckle!
Happy Birthday Mr. Mandela…wish u at least 30 more years…
71.
JUDAH
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
This event is an excellent example of how ignorant black people are to their own history and certainly how ignorant they are to the history of the other nations and races. The reason why Nelson Mandela is being commemorated is the same reason why they commemorate any other so-called non-caucasian personage, because they sold their soul. All those people there are there because they were asked to be there and they congregate amongst each other because they share a common mindset. Probably the only person of all those people at that gala who is even mentally capable of listing the things that Mandela allegedly endured or did is probably Will Smith, and that’s only because he is mentally acute. On the flipside, he and his woman are bisexuals. Winnie Mandela stood up for her people stronger than Nelson Mandela has. If Bill Clinton is taking a picture with you, you must be of Satan.
72.
Bigma
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Great couples representing African Americans they look so nice i Love it!
Will & Jada
Denzel & Pauletta
Forest & Keisha
Great, Great to see Black love.
73.
Tealeaf
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson and his wife look marvelous..
74.
complicated_25
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Nelson Mandela is a member of the ALL MIGHTY FRATERNITY OF PHI BETA SIGMA…BLUUUU PHI……..UUUUUU KNO
Ok sorry, but I had to rep.
75.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, June 26, 2008 /
Its a blessing to be able to live to 90…thanks be to jehovah, and as for Naomi Campbell…but wait she couldn’t dress more approiate and modest…smh
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