Yesterday, celebs pulled out their festive Derby hats for the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. See their large decorated hats and red carpet pics inside…
Actress Angela Bassett slipped in a blue dress styled with her dramatic white flower hat on the red carpet at the Grey Goose Lounge.
Cheryl James (aka Salt from rap duo Salt and Pepa) was a true southern belle rocking huge pink bow hat with her white laced dress.
Former “The View” co-host Star Jones lit up the carpet, with her dog Pinky in tow, in a lime green dress and her wide-brimmed festive hat.
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups and his wife Piper came dressed to impress.
Retired NBA baller Scottie Pippen and his wife Larsa were stylish on the red carpet.
After hitting up the 2014 UNCF 'Evening With The Stars' event last month, Ronald Isley stepped out with his wife Kandy.
Jackson brothers Marlon and Jackie came out for the races.
Free agent safety Kerry Rhodes was solo on the carpet. He’s still pursuing playing in the NFL after he was allegedly involved in a same-sex relationship with his former assistant" Russell "Hollywood" Simpson.
And then celebs made a toast with Moet & Chandon champagne:
Angela Bassett flashed a smile as she signed the champagne bottle.
Nicole Murphy showed off her curves as she signed the Moet & Chandon bottle.
Salt made a toast as she signed her name.
Star Jones posed it up next to the luxury champagne bottle.
Retired NFL wide receiver Donald Driver and his wife Betina Driver were there for the toast.
Nicole Murphy as she looked down on the races:
And after the races:
Boyz II Men hopped on stage for an impromptu performance at the Barnstable Brown Gala.
Fun times!
Photos: Getty/Theo Wargo/Nicole’s IG