EVENTS: 40TH ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS PRE-SHOW GALA
Thursday, February 12, 2009

Actress Taraji P. Henson poses for a photo at the 40th NAACP Image Awards pre-show gala held at the Creative Artists Agency on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California. Other guests included: Angela & Vanessa Simmons, Columbus Short, Tatyana Ali and more.
( Photos: FILMAGIC )








71 Comments
1.
4000 words
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Everyone looks great except for Carlton who looks sort of run down, not feeling Taraji’s dress but she’s come sooo soo far. Thank goodness Tatyana sorted out her fashion issues, that bohemian look didn’t suit her
2.
ItsJustMyOpinion(So Screw You)
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Okay wheres Beyonce
3.
Saba
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I think everyone looks pretty decent! I wonder if Chris B. is gonna win this year?
4.
Glamour Us Mom
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Taraji P. Henson looks great!
Everyone looks good but why is “Carlton” looking so elderly?
5.
young a
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
TATYANA ALI IS AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS!! She has to be one of the most underrated beauties in Hollywood, because when she WANTS to look HOT, she does it effortlessly!
6.
Juicy SuperStar
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Wow, Everyone looks decent….
Vanessa - She looks cute…
Angela - Me no likey that look… NOPE not working IMO
Mary Mary - You two look great… That Blue dress sure is fitting kinda tight but I like it… I would rock it.
Taraji - Wow, she is looking good in almost every post nowadays….
Tati - Looks better then before but that dress looks like its old and not vintage cute old…
Carlton - Where have you been????? LOL
7.
simplylovely
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Love Taraji and her dress! Everyone looks really as well.
8.
DivaDez
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Yes Ms. Henson!! You Better Work Gurl
Everybody Looks Nice But Taraji is KILLIN Em!! She Came A Long Way From Hustle & Flow To Hangin Out Wit Brad & Ang and Halle!! You Go Gurl!!
9.
CIARA'S NEVER EVER NOW ON ITUNES!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I hope Taraji wins the Oscar
10.
MLOVE
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I love the Simmons girls but that outfit and stance Angie is doing is inappropriate for the event
Columbus Short can get it…he’s a cutie!
11.
Dominique
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Love da simmons girls. Cute look
12.
BAD BAD BITCH
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I’m never impressed with Taraji’s looks. Mary Mary have been sexing it up lately! LMAO!!!!!
13.
kennedi
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Angela is sooooo funny looking to me!
G Garvin looking like he could be L L’s cousin or something!!
14.
UGH THE SIMMONS!
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
THAY LOOK A MESS…
ANGELA LOOK LIKE MC HAMMER SISTER…MESSS FAR FROM CUTE..AND VANESSA WTF GIRL TURN YO HOT MESS A!# AROUND!
15.
MRSJONES
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Wow not very many important people. is alfre woodard’s husband that guy from the show “fringe”?
16.
My way Or The Highway →
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Taraji is definitely improving her look. GOOD LOOK!
Mary Mary’s cd’s still haven’t left my car. Their music touches the soul.
17.
MRSJONES
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
oh, and columbus short is sexilicious!
18.
Hollywood Blackout
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
LOL @ CAA throwing a party for black folks when they are one of the most RACIST talent agencies in this town. And shame on the NAACP for being so goddamn gullible.
Please ask the three partners at CAA how many black female clients their agency has outside of Oprah Winfrey! Pshh!
They might as well have held it at Endeavor, at least Ari Emanuel is an admitted racist.
SMDH.
19.
Hollywood Blackout
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
@#15
Alfred Woodard’s husband is named Roderick Spencer and he is a writer.
20.
Ezzzy
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
everyone looks nice
21.
ericdwills.com
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Angela looks really good 2 me on tv but always looks a little off in still photos…idk just my opinion…but vanessa always takes great photos and tatyana is looking fly as well.
22.
JaeSassy
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Wesley knows he is something SEXY!!!!
Everyone looks fab!
23.
CREAMY
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
TARAJI NEVER DISAPPOINTS. SHE’S ALWAYS ON POINT.
I CO-SIGN WITH #10. INAPPRORIATE WITH THE STANCE, ANGELA.
24.
CREAMY
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
LMAO @ HOLLYWOOD BLACKOUT! U BE KNOWIN’ THE SCOOP!!
GUESS U DON’T CALL YOURSELF “HOLLYWOOD BLACKOUT” FOR NOTHING. LOL
25.
Greatestloveofall
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Dang how are all these gorgeous black women without dates/boyfriends/husbands? Nearly very brother in pics got a lady on his arm. Why are these sisters going alone?
26.
DiamondEye
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Mary Mary looks good! That blue dress is so banging and she is wearing the hell out of it.
27.
DiamondEye
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Mary Mary looks good! That blue dress is so banging and she is wearing the hell out of it.
28.
Hollywood Blackout
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
@Creamy
Sorry, I am just so sick of other BLACK people selling out other black folks. Representation at a top agency gives actors access to much better roles and projects. The fact that many of the top tier agencies have few if any blacks (especially women) is a major problem.
The NAACP should have at least held a syposium on this and had the big-wigs at the agencies show up and answer to why they don’t recruit black talent and help cultivate their careers the way they do (untalented) white people.
But instead they host some stupid photo-op. How many CAA clients will actually be at the awards tonight? But there will be PLENTY at the Academy Awards later this month.
The NAACP is so useless in Hollywood. They nominate bullshit and have no clue who the talented black people really are. They are a joke.
29.
andreanicole
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Vanessa Simmons is fresh. I love her. Lil Sis Angela is cool too, i don’t think that was the best pose though. LOL its ok it fits her personality.
Everyone else looks nice as well, especially Columbus Short. YESS!
30.
IloveyouChrisBreezy
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Everyone looking okay.
If Chris B is suppose to win, he better win period. I’m tired of everyone judging Chris without proof or evidence. He is innocent until proven guilty. Where is the charge of beating Riri down? His charge is “threatening” and hell I threaten my man all the time when I’m upset.
I say stuff like “I’ll slap the black off you” and “i’ll slap the taste out of your mouth” hahaha! Okay so now, if i push him and say “i’ll slap the black of you to him in the public, will I go to jail?
31.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Columbus looks….full and finer than eva!
Taraji went from Hood to All Good! She been lookin’ hella classy lately!
OMG! I didn’t know that Alfre was married to a white man! She looks nice here!
32.
yumyo (3 week old bebe)
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Who is Tarji stylist? My goodness, that person endlessly make her look on point.
P.S. I was looking in my cd collection a few minutes ago and just noticed how Tarji remarkably resembles the lady on Otis Redding “The Soul” album.
33.
pinklady
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
TARAJI LOOKS GREAT MINUS THE SHOES. VANESSA IS GORGEOUS AND ALWAYS DRESSED WELL,SHE SHOULD GIVE ANGELA SOME FASHION TIPS.
34.
BAARBIEE
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
CARLTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
35.
chloe
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
marymary always looks a mess. alfonzo used to be such a little cutie but now his looks are fading. why is it that everyone from the show still looks young execpt for him?
36.
CREAMY
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I HEAR U @HOLLYWOOD BLACKOUT. JUST WONDERING IF UR AN ACTRESS YOURSELF? OR ARE U IN PR?
37.
CREAMY
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
OH & I AGREE.. I BELIEVE THAT THE NAACP SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN EVERYTHING (POLITICS, HUMANITARIANISM, ETC.) MINUS HOLLYWOOD. THEY HOLD NO WEIGHT THERE.
38.
dee dee
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Tatyana looks great, Teraji always looks a greasy mess to me, Alfonso has def seen better days.
39.
Hollywood Blackout
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
@Creamy
I used to work for NBC and Fox writing and editing press releases and tv/radio promos. Now I work for a few entertainment companies as freelancer.
40.
Cindy
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
It’s about time Tatyana looks great!
41.
CREAMY
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
OH OK.. THAT’S WASSUP. THAT’S WHAT I WANT 2 GET INTO, TOO.
42.
The Secret Life of Me... $$$
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Everyone looks good…
Taty looks especially gorgeous, that color is beautiful agaisnt her skin.
Angela and Vanessa look cute. Angela looks cute just don’t like the color of the jumper and maybe not for this event….
Taraji looks purdy!
43.
FULL CIRCLE
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Can you say no-brainer? Cause Taraji looks the best here.She wants to be a great actress and really works and trains hard for it.Alfonso Ribeiro(Carlton) career is hurting,without Will Smith.Tatyanna is talented and good enough to do anything she puts her mind to.
44.
Brooklyn
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Angela & Vanessa,Like`em both,for not trying to live off of their Dad`s credentials,and they are both improving,but they have one major weakness! Men! And I would`nt be surprised if one of them turned up pregnant in the not too distant future!
45.
msblknasty1
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
taraji oscar oscar lolol ,,,,, everyone looks nice ,,,,, carlton son if you dont shape up and fly right you gonna bust…stop drinking it shows in your face
46.
MEYO
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
what? alfred’s man is white? talk about learnin somethin new everyday
47.
Ladyssolady
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
G. Garvin is sooooo sexy!! I watch his show just to see him, but the dishes look good, too, lol. Denyce and Wesley are so cute together. I love Mary Mary and their style. I always wonder how the red head sports the skinny jeans, cause I have thighs too, but can never find any skinny jeans. But she kills them! Go, girl!
48.
B-more Babe by way of Illadelphia
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Taraji is wearing the hell out of that orange dress, but she should have chose different shoes. Tatyana and Erica are wearing those blue dresses. Everyone else looks ok…
49.
UM...I GUESS
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
wooww CARLTON!? is that you!?!?! nooooo
tatyana looks so much different then that last post!! for the better of course
vanessa looks cute..
50.
li
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I actually like Angela’s outfit, because trend reports state that the harem pants, the big baggy drapery pants are in season so I like the jumpsuit, just I’m not sure about the peek-a-boo at her bra. Just because I know she’s a Reverend’s daughter that makes me say…hmmm
51.
bcc
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
Discover me Columbus and take advantage of me!
52.
NikoleRay
Thursday, February 12, 2009 /
I love that color on Taraji she is doin it with the style… My fav actress since “97″ throwback Smart Guy days!!!
53.
Nicolet
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Taraji P. Henson: beautiful!, that color is just making her skin look even more radiant!
Tatyana Ali: looks cute! , wheres she been i miss her lol ( *thinks of lil Ashley on Fresh Prince lol )
Denyce Lawton: looks amazin!!!!! as usual
alfred woodard: got a white husband!?! oh snaps haha you go girl, blk men do it all the time!!!! show them we can do it tooo! lol
54.
minigirl
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
I like her. Many celebrities also think she is talented. I learned her blog is very hot at “millionaireloves com”. It’s a dating site for celebrities and wealthy people.
55.
thickems
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Alfred Woodard - I didnt know ! ! ! ! I didn’t know ! ! !
Taraji - beautiful ! ! !
56.
minigirl
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
I don`t think she is dressing well in this dress, it makes her looks older and tracky! I am wondering why those hot beauties on the wealthy romance site “millionaireloves.com” always dress decently?
57.
bebe
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Why angela why?? Vanessa looks nice. And I don’t see the bid fuss over taraji. It slays me to even type her name, so imma stop.
58.
Corey
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Who knew that Alfre liked cream in her coffee? lol…. A yes Vanessa Simmons and those SHOES!!! Everyone else looks good…i see u Ashley Banks
59.
SweetThang729
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Not feeling this look on Taraji at all…make up and hair gotsta go
The simmons’ sister look alright, they need a lil’ tweeking though
I’d give the best look to Tatiana, which is rare
60.
SexyQB
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
Where did they find Alfonso??? Looking good ya’ll!
61.
I Love ME
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
ok why nobdy told me alfred w. was married to a white man? where have i been? and is carlton suppse to still look like hes 21??? dah!!
62.
Junk
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
@IloveyouChrisBreezy:
It’s okay to be a die-hard fan, but it’s pretty clear that he did more than threaten or push her (which are both unacceptable in my opinion). If you’re going to be in an adult relationship, you need to conduct yourself as an adult. Which means you keep your threats and hands to yourself and you approach one another with mutual respect…even when you’re angry. You should never intentionally set out to harm the ones you love, be it with words or your hands.
63.
Junk
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
@61: They’ve been married for a reeeeeealy long time. I believe they have two children. Alfre just stays off the radar, I think. Which is probably why not too many people knew. That’s my girl, though. I love her as an actress and I’ve never felt that she’s gotten half of the accolades that she deserves
64.
Slanted
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
denyce looks great! check her out in Plies video f/Ashanti for “want it need it” she’s the main chick…she has a cute part in it…
65.
Slanted
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
denyce looks great! check her out in Plies video f/Ashanti for “want it need it” she’s the main chick…she has a cute part in it…
66.
**iIGUCCI BYTCH** LADII LIL MAMA
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
ALL OF DEM LUK F-A-B-U-L-O-U-Z=Z
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HALCYONC
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
“Alfre just stays off the radar, I think. Which is probably why not too many people knew. That’s my girl, though. I love her as an actress and I’ve never felt that she’s gotten half of the accolades that she deserves ”
Agreed!! She looked stunning last night.
68.
HALCYONC
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
“And I don’t see the bid fuss over taraji. It slays me to even type her name, so imma stop.”
CO-SIGN!! Plus,her acceptance speech stunk up the place.
69.
matthew
Friday, February 13, 2009 /
taraji is a BAAAADD mama jama
70.
singing
Saturday, February 14, 2009 /
I don`t think she is dressing well in this dress, it makes her looks older and tracky! I am wondering why those hot beauties on the wealthy romance site “millionaireloves.com” always dress decently?
71.
eva
Sunday, February 15, 2009 /
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