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‘I’m A Mommy!’ ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star Uzo Aduba Welcomes First Child With Husband Robert Sweeting

With the birth of Uzo Aduba’s baby girl, pink is the new black! “I’m a mommy, you guys!” Source: WWD / Getty Congratulations are in order for the Netflix star and her husband, Robert Sweeting, who welcomed the birth of their first child together. Aduba brought the iconic character Crazy Eyes to life and embodied … Read more‘I’m A Mommy!’ ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star Uzo Aduba Welcomes First Child With Husband Robert Sweeting

Tony Awards Stylish Stunner Lupita Bares Her Breastplate And Pregnant Uzo Aduba Is Rose Carpet Radiant!

Did you happen to catch the 7 Annual Tony Awards Sunday night? We’re here to do our best to bring you up to speed if you missed out.

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We have to start by saying Ariana Debose absolutely SLAYED as host for the second year in a row — this time with NO SCRIPT – due to the current WGA strike. Besides doing an amazing job hosting while winging it — she also got all the props for pretty much hurling herself from the top of some stairs during the opening performance.

Amazing right?

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In addition to Ariana, Lupita Nyong’o also got the people talking when she stepped out on the magenta carpet in this incredible metallic breastplate and some simple black suiting.

 

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She took to Instagram to explain that her “shameless” sartorial selection was actually the work of artist Misha Japanwala, created by a cast molded of her actual body.

“Misha Japanwala is a Pakistani artist and fashion designer, whose work is rooted in the rejection and deconstruction of external shame attached to one’s body,” Nyong’o explained in her caption. “In her artistic process, she creates a realistic and true record of a person’s body as an act of resistance and celebration, and an insistence on being allowed to exist freely in our bodies.”

Lupita further accessorized the look by adorning her baldie with some fresh artwork.

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Lupita shared a sweet celebratory moment with her friend Saheem on the carpet. She paid tribute to the director Saturday in a lengthy post on Instagram detailing how the pair first met in Kenya in her teenage years performing in a local production of Romeo and Juliet:

One of the sweetest joys in life is watching your dear friends blossom, so let me take a moment to give it up for my heart blood, Saheem Ali (@saheemscene)🌻🌻🌻

In his directorial debut on Broadway this year, Saheem scored a Tony nomination for Best Direction of a Play for the tour-de-force, laugh-out-loud @fathambway.

When I was 14 years old, Saheem and I met onstage in Kenya – he was Mercutio, I was Juliet. We didn’t become friends until 15 years later when we met in NY, both out of college and trying to figure out life as immigrants. We met up at a reading of a new play, and on our walk to get some tea (like true Kenyans), he opened up to me in an unprecedented way, and I followed suit. Our friendship grew steadily from that point. We’ve sprouted creatively, navigated life’s thorns, and branched out together in a way that has made my life better and brighter over the last decades.

We all deserve more friendships like this one!

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We also loved that we got a baby bump reveal on the carpet! Uzo Aduba embraced orange being the new black while cradling her bump in her gorgeous Christian Siriano suit. Aduba, 42, is expecting her first baby with filmmaker husband Robert Sweeting.

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“The happy couple is over the moon about their growing family and are excited to be parents,” an insider shared with PEOPLE magazine.

Congrats to the lovely couple!

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Another pink carpet standout was Dominique Fishback, who wore this sequin black cutout gown. You likey?

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Kandi Burrus went with a bold black and white look, with hubby Todd Tucker by her side.

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Daughter Riley also joined in the fun. Doesn’t she look so pretty in this flirty yellow dress?

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History was made last night y’all!

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For the first time ever, Tony Awards were bestowed upon – not one – but TWO non-binary recipients!  J. Harrison Ghee won Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role in a Musical for their performance in “Some Like It Hot.”

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Alex Newell captured the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical in “Shucked.”

“To my entire building and cast and crew of Shucked, you are my rock,” Newell shared during their acceptance speech. “I love you all. Thank you for seeing me Broadway. I should not be up here; as a queer, nonbinary, fat, Black little baby from Massachusetts. And to anyone that thinks that they can’t do it, I am going to look you dead in your face [and say] that you can do anything you put your mind to.”

Amazing speeches

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More from the Tony’s when you continue.

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A Swole Stephan James Leads A Player’s Strike Before The Big Game In Explosive College Football Drama “National Champions” [Trailer]

Stephan James, Uzo Aduba AND J.K. Simmons? In the same film?? Source: STK Films We love a good football movie that tells a legendary story (“Remember The Titans”), delves into player shenanigans (“Friday Night Lights”), taps into the dark side of pro sports (“Any Given Sunday”), and tackles culturally relevant topics like “National Champions” which … Read moreA Swole Stephan James Leads A Player’s Strike Before The Big Game In Explosive College Football Drama “National Champions” [Trailer]

John Oliver Taps Leslie Jones, Uzo Aduba, And Craig Robinson To Hilariously Explain Black Hair & Racism [Video]

This was REALLY well done. Source: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic/Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for ESSENCE/Fred / Getty John Oliver is as empathetic and aware of a TV show host that there is in this modern time. He consistently uses his platform to strike down racists, bigots, hypocrites, and all manners of bogus biases that exist in society. He … Read moreJohn Oliver Taps Leslie Jones, Uzo Aduba, And Craig Robinson To Hilariously Explain Black Hair & Racism [Video]

Represent: Zendaya, Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Uzo Aduba And More Win Big At The 2020 Emmy Awards

Source: ABC / Getty The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards happened on Sunday — mostly without a studio audience. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with D-Nice serving as official DJ and music consultant (and pretty much co-host), this year’s show was chock full of commercials and almost entirely virtual. But for those of us who care about … Read moreRepresent: Zendaya, Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Uzo Aduba And More Win Big At The 2020 Emmy Awards

Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Marsai Martin And Uzo Aduba Star In Black Hair PSA, “I’ve Been Told…” [VIDEO]

Source: Glamour Magazine / Glamour Magazine As part of their September issue dedicated to Black hair Glamour created a powerful video featuring prominent Black actors—Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Marsai Martin, and Uzo Aduba, reading the words of Black women across the country who have experienced hair discrimination on the job. The PSA ends with a … Read moreGabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Marsai Martin And Uzo Aduba Star In Black Hair PSA, “I’ve Been Told…” [VIDEO]

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