Award winning producer and director Malcolm D. Lee was honored last night in L.A. for his accomplishments and YBF celebs came out to honor him. See Malinda Williams, Tasha Smith, Monica Calhoun and more inside…
“The Best Man Holiday” director Malcolm D. Lee was honored yesterday at the 2014 annual UPTOWN Magazine’s pre-Oscar gala presented by Lexus.
The swanky dinner and reception was held at the Sadie Supper Club in Los Angeles with celebs in attendance such as Malinda Williams, Monica Calhoun, Kenny Lattimore, Tasha Smith and Joy Bryant just to name a few.
The honoree has directed some of our fave flicks such as “The Best Man Holiday,” “Roll Bounce,” “Undercover Brother,” and “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.” He’s set to direct and produce a new movie titled “Girls Trip” which is expected to drop this summer.
Malcolm told the crowd after accepting his award:
"I am honored to be recognized by Uptown magazine for my body of work. The publication, like the stories I am so passionate about telling, represents the complexity that is us. I am gratified and humbled to join the likes of previous recipients of this honor."
Actresses Malinda Williams showed up in a purple printed bodycon dress looking cute in her signature pixie cut.
"The Best Man Holiday" star Monica Calhoun hit the carpet in a one-shoulder stripped frock. Good to see her out and about since we rarely got to see her during BMH promo.
YBF chic Joy Bryant attended the event dressed in all black. Cute.
Actress Robinne Lee from "Being Mary Jane" kept it simple in a teal laced knee-length dress. 
Singer Kenny Lattimore posed for a pic with Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Uptown Magazine Len Burnett.
Actress Tasha Smith (middle) looked hot in a blue dress paired with pointed red shoes.
Vanessa Williams hit the carpet in a printed two-piece number.
Cutie Laz Alonso flashed his sexy smile.
CEO of Black Girls Rock Beverly Bond kept it cute in a black one-piece with black statement necklace.
Monica Calhoun hit the podium to honor director Malcolm D. Lee.
And Vanessa Bell Calloway was captured trying to flirt he was to some drinks. Not mad....
Fun times.
Photos: Earl Gibson III
