Global Cities Lit Up with Celebrity Activities Over the Week
As stars shone across urban landscapes worldwide, the week of January 19 was electrified by celebrity activities. Reader Wall’s exclusive coverage reports the Sundance Film Festival, hosted in Park City, Utah, being especially notable, thanks to the attendance of Kerry Washington and Kristen Stewart, among other high-profile names, on January 20.
A Week Packed with Star Presence
The city that never sleeps, New York, witnessed Drew Barrymore and Barry Manilow appearing together on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ to publicize the Broadway musical ‘Harmony’ on January 19. Teyana Taylor celebrated and recognized black brilliance the same day at the 6th Urban One Honors, ‘Best In Black’ event in Atlanta, Georgia. The premiere of ‘My Old Ass’ at the Sundance Film Festival was another star-attracting event with personalities like Maddie Ziegler, Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella.
Celebrating Cinema at Sundance
The Sundance Film Festival turned into a celebrity hotspot showcasing Kristen Stewart at the Variety Sundance Cover Party, and Kieran Culkin at a photocall for ‘A Real Pain’. Not a world apart, the fashion industry also saw its share of celebrity dazzle with Chloe Bailey in Atlanta and Zayn Malik at the Valentino Men’s Fall 2024 show during Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
Sartorial Statements from Celebrities
Notable fashion moments of the week included Chrissy Teigen donning a tuxedo jacket with a twist in Park City, and Mary J. Blige commanding attention in a Gaurav Gupta dress at the Urban One Honors. Adding flair to Paris Fashion Week was Rita Ora in her signature unique garb, while Jesse Eisenberg marked his attendance at the ‘A Real Pain’ film premiere at Sundance. Stars like Alicia Silverstone, Dionne Warwick, Kristin Chenoweth, Julia Fox, Steven Yeun and Lena Waithe added glitter to various platforms over the week.
Amidst all this, bigwigs from sports and entertainment world such as Tate McRae and Olivia Rodrigo were spotted enjoying the Lakers game. Reader Wall sources spotted Natasha Lyonne on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, and celebrities like Andrew Garfield, Lionel Richie, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Momoa, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwyane Wade and James Marsden participating in different events throughout the week.
This star-filled week gave global audiences a chance to witness their beloved celebrities in different lights. These stars showcased dynamics of their lives beyond the glare of the big screen, lending a fresh perspective into the multifaceted nature of celebrity life.