There was a lot going on as celebs made their way down the carpet at the 2017 BET Awards. Peep flicks of Leslie Jones, Amber Rose, Bobby Brown, Margaret Avery and tons more invading the gray carpet inside…
When you’re the host of a major awards ceremony, it’s a MUST to slay the carpet before getting to your hosting duties. And comedienne Leslie Jones did just that.
The “Saturday Night Live” star glowed in a custom green Stello gown that featured a high slit and a plunging neckline on the gray carpet at the 2017 BET Awards. Doesn’t look like Leslie is having any more issues with designers creating looks for red carpet events. She looked amazing.
“black•ish” cutie Yara Shahidi, who’s gearing up to lead her own spin-off titled “College-ish,” kept it cute in a denim ruffled Jonathan Simkhai dress and blue Jimmy Choo sandals. On the carpet, she said it was important she wore a pair of shoes she could dance in.
Effortlessly gorge.
73-year-old Margaret Avery personifies the adage “Black Don’t Crack!” Look at her skin. Oh, and she is just as fit as well:
Can we say GOALS?!
Lil Mama made her way on the carpet looking like a glam goddess in a Steven Khalil gown.
Beyonce couldn’t make it to the awards since she just gave birth to twins earlier this month. So, she sent her Parkwood Entertainment artists Halle x Chloe to read her acceptance speech after winning the Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award for "Sorry."
"Dear White People" star Logan Browning was a breath of fresh air in a pink flirty frock.
New Edition singer Bobby Brown brought a few of his family members on the carpet before he and his band mates were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. His wife Alicia Etheredge and sons, Cassius Brown and Bobby Brown Jr., accompanied him on the carpet.
“New Edition Story” stars Elijah Kelly, Woody McClain and Keith Powers posted up on the carpet.
Aww! The New Edition kiddies!
The blonde bob was all over the carpet and singer Tamar Braxton were one of the stars rocking the trend. She rolled up on the carpet in white Ryan & Walter gown.
Tamar’s mom Evelyn Braxton was also a vision in an all white pantsuit. Werk mama!
We wonder if "The Real" co-host Loni Love crossed paths with her former co-host Tamar Braxton.
So age appropriate and FAB! Disney darling Skai Jackson strutted her stuff in a lip printed Just Cavalli long sleeve dress.
“black•ish” cutie Marsai Martin rocked a color blocked Missoni dress and Stuart Weitzman sandals.
Mint Swim owner Draya lit up the carpet in a yellow ruffled ELIE SAAB gown. On SnapChat, Draya said she's rocking ruffles to every event possible. We see she was serious about it.
Balmain babe! Amber Rose showed off her curves and legs in a green Balmain mini dress.
Eva Marcille served up boho chic vibes while snapping it up alongside her boyfriend Michael Sterling.
Tank and his fiancée Zena Foster left the kiddies behind for a fun coupledom night out on the town. The R&B singer rocked a silk Haider Ackermann shirt, Dior jeans and enrico piaceri boots. Meanwhile, his lady rocked an ARE YOU AM I slip dress paired with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
Rapper Too Short and his lady were camera ready.
We chopped it up with "The Quad" actor Sean Blakemore on the carpet where he explained it's important to have events like this to celebrate black culture.
“Stitchers” actress Salli Richardson Whitfield brought her adorable daughter as her date for the awards show.
Aww! Rapper MC Lyte and her fiance John were all wrapped up in love. We can't wait to see the wedding flicks!
Singer Goapele looked regal in a flowy, fushia dress.
BET CEO Debra Lee was red hot on the carpet, but clearly needed a bit of a hem.
Did "Love & Hip Hop" creator Mona Scott Young pull off this look?
Loving this print on "DC Super Hero Girls" star Yvette Nicole Brown.
“STAR” actresses Ryan Destiny, Brittany O'Grady and Jude Demorest brought the girl group steez on the carpet.
Our fave Aussie vlogger gurus/models Duckie Thot and Nikki Perkins STUNNED on the carpet.
Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star/singer Demetria McKinney pulled off the LBD with lace.
"Bring It" star Dianna Williams (aka Coach D) made her way on the carpet for the awards show festivities.
“The Parkers” alum Porscha Coleman was all about sexy poses in leather.
CNN political commentator Angela Rye looked stunning in a print long sleeve gown.
Fetty Wap's ex Alexis Skyy served up sex appeal in a silver cut-out dress.
And rapper/singer Dreezy pulled off an interesting look.
Fab times!
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