ESSENCE Festival of Culture reteurned to its full, in-person glory on-the-ground in New Orleans, and with it came hundreds of thousands of revelers from all over the world converging to express and experience Black Joy en masse.
As always, big names in entertainment showed up and showed out for the duration of the weekend, turning up across the grounds and experiences dressed to the nines and ready to push the culture forward.
In between participating in important cultural convos during the daytime experience and rocking the festival stages at night, stars joined in on the fun at parties, brunches, backstage and in the concert audience.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 01: (L-R) Marsai Martin and Janet Jackson attend “Be Bold” Dinner Series honoring Janet Jackson presented by Coca-Cola at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans on July 01, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for CMPR Inc.)Take a peek at who was on the scene for ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s big 2022 return.
01Janet Jackson, Caroline WangaThe musical legend and the CEO of ESSENCE linked up before Janet’s big appearance on the ESSENCE Festival stage.
02Lori Harvey, Jason Bolden, Tiffany Haddish, and Angela SimmonsThe stars caught up with one another while waiting for Nicki Minaj to hit the stage on Friday night. 
Walik Goshorn 03Marsai Martin, D-NiceThe actress/producer and America’s DJ kept it gangster while attending the “Be Bold” Dinner Series honoring Janet Jackson presented by Coca-Cola at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans 
04Kofi Siriboe, Michael EalyThe actors were serving eye candy while on their way backstage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture. 
Walik Goshorn 05Loni Love, Ashanti, Tisha CampbellThe ladies struck a pose backstage on night three of ESSENCE Festival’s concert series. 
06Ryan Destiny, Chlöe, Justine SkyeThe three besties linked up for “If Not For My Girls” during day one of ESSENCE Festival of Culture 
Walik Goshorn 07Marsai Martin, Janet JacksonThe youngest movie producer was all smiles with Janet herself at the “Be Bold” Dinner Series honoring the music legend, presented by Coca-Cola at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. 
08LeToya LuckettThe actress and host paused for the camera while awaiting an appearance from the Isely Brothers on Sunday night. 
09Miss PatThe comedienne was caught on the camera sitting pretty at the ESSENCE Brunch on Festival day 3. 
10Brandee Evans, J. Alphonse NicholsonThe P-Valley actors paused for a photo during the ESSENCE Brunch on July 1. 
11Kenny Burns, D-NiceThe master of ceremonies and the master DJ took a brief break from rocking the crowd on night three of the ESSENCE Festival concerts. 
12Brandee Evans‘Mercedes’ took a moment to retouch her flawless look while seated at the ESSENCE Brunch. 
13Coco Jones, Justine Skye, Lori HarveyNight one saw these ladies linking up in the pit in anticipation of night one of ESSENCE’s island and hip hop vibes. 
Walik Goshorn 14Sheryl Lee Ralph, Angelica RossThe actresses were spotted at Janet’s “Be Bold” Dinner at the Four Seasons. 
15Issa Rae, Angela YeeThe two moguls struck a pose for the camera after their chat at ESSENCE Beauty Carnival 
16Lucky Daye, Issa RaeThe ESSENCE cover stars were seen partying at the ACE Hotel for Issa’s newest show, Rap Sh!t. 
17Mack Wilds, LeToya LuckettNight 2 of the ESSENCE Festival Concert had everyone smiling ear to ear. 
18Janelle MonaeThe songbird and actor was spotted chatting on the dancefloor at HBO’s Rap Sh!t celebration. 
19Sidra Smith, Columbus ShortThe actors were all smiles after the premiere of Short’s film Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. 
20Rubi Rose, Gail Bean, Samia P, Baby TateThe ladies discussed the power of the “P” and sex-positivity at ESSENCE Beauty Carnival. 
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