YBF celebs gathered together to shower their moms and moms everywhere with love at VH1’s annual “Dear Mama” special. Go inside to see pics of LaLa Anthony, Anthony Anderson, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland and more…
The YBF star aligned in L.A. yesterday to celebrate and show love to their mothers and all of the fab moms all over the world. VH1 taped their 2nd annual “Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms” event at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens for some pre-Mother Day’s festivities.
Celebs hit the carpet with their mothers before paying tribute to the most special woman in their lives.
La La Anthony hit the carpet with her family before getting to her co-hosting duties alongside “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson.
The “Power” star looking HOT in a cherry red plunging high slit Zachary The Label gown and laced Dsquared sandals alongside her 10-year-old son Kiyan Anthony and her mom.
While on the purple carpet, she opened up about how she’s dealing with the separation from her husband Carmelo Anthony.
“My family. My family is my strength,” she said.“My family and God is my strength. That’s where I’ve always found my strength my entire life, so now would be no different.”
She also dished on her Mother’s Day plans saying:
“I just want to be with my mom and my son, and just kind of keep it low key: watch movies, eat good food, listen to music. It’s all about just being around family for us.”
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Mary J. Blige is coming through as her nasty divorce from her estranged husband Kendu Isaacs continues to make headlines every week. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul was decked out in white while posing it up on the carpet alongside her twin, mom Cora Blige. She honored her mother with a special performance during the ceremony.
Since host Anthony Anderson and his wife Alvina Stewart found a way to save their marriage after his wife filed for divorce, he had his entire family on the carpet. The “black-ish” star, who filled in for Jimmy Kimmel this week, brought his mother (and hilarious sidekick) Doris Hancox, his son Nathan Anderson and daughter Kyra Anderson along with him.
Kelly Rowland made her way to the event rocking a floral Cynthia Rowley midi dress paired with Ade Samuels sandals. As you know, Kelly’s mother, Dorris Rowland Garrison, passed away right before her son Titan was born in 2014. She hit the stage for a touching tribute to her mother.
Stunning as usual.
Hollywood vet Halle Berry served up a sexy display in sheer snakeskin jumpsuit. For some extra edge, one of her pants legs featured a high slit to show off some leg actioin.
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Mr. Dalvin was in the place as Jodeci performed for the event.
Rapper Ludacris was all smiles alongside his mother Roberta Shields.
L.A. Clippers baller Chris Paul celebrated his 32nd birthday at the event with his mother Robin Paul and his brother C.J. Paul. Happy Birthday Chris!
The couples were also in the mix:
Terrence J and his girlfriend Jasmine Sanders served up coupledom vibes as they made their way down the carpet. We see you Jasmine!
Now that everyone knows, singer Maxwell and his boo Julissa Bermudez hit the carpet as a couple.
TV personality Rocsi Diaz hit the carpet in an electric blue Self Portrait dress that everyone has been rocking lately.
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The YBF celebs his the stage for performances and special tributes to their moms and mothers everywhere.
DJ Khaled, who brought his son Asahd and his fiancee Nicole, made his way on stage for a tribute.
Soul singer Gladys Knight and Maxwell brought down the house with their performances.
R&B crooner Robin Thicke and his mother Gloria Loring hit the stage for a special mother-son duet.
K-Ci was also tapped to perform, making rounds in the audience during his set.
Halle Berry honored a mother, Jessica Mendoza, from the Jenesse Center, the non-profit domestic violence organization she's closely works with for years .
And Luda presented his mom with a touching tribute.
"Dear Mama" will air Monday, May 8th on VH1 at 10pm EST.
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