Prince William and Kate Middleton Give a Royal Welcome in England, Plus David Corenswet, Gracie Abrams and More
Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
Prince William and Princess Kate of Wales look classy as they attend a ceremonial welcome for France's President and his wife at Windsor Castle on July 8.
David Corenswet and his wife Julia Best Warner pose together on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman on July 7.
King Charles and Queen Camilla look elegant in bright colors as they await the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Mrs. Brigitte Macron, on July 8.
Gracie Abrams sports a big smile as she waves at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
Lana Del Rey keeps things casual as she's spotted leaving the Chateau Marmont Hotel on July 8 after enjoying her night out in Los Angeles.
Lorde sports an all black dress with gold accents as she attends the Chanel show as part of Paris fashion week on July 8.
Sara Sampaio hits a cheeky pose and smiles at the Superman after-party at Club Metropolis on July 7.
Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan smile and pose together at the after party for the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman at Club Metropolis on July 7.
Jordan Chiles looks stunning in a sparkling red number at the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 7 in Hollywood.
Naomi Campbell sports a classic look as she attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
Isabela Merced opts for a bold black and nude number at the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 7.
Patricia Heaton sports a huge smile as she attends the Gurus Beauty Awards 2025 at The Aster in California on July 7.
Kirsten Dunst opts for a little black dress and gold jewelry at Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
Married couple Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani pose together as they attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 7.
Nas looks ultra stylish as he headlines Hennessy's Annual Essence Fest Brunch in New Orleans on July 6.
Livvy Dunne attends NYLON Residency at The Surf Lodge in all white everything during the 4th of July weekend.
Keira Knightley and hsuband James Righton pose together at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
Marion Cotillard and Penélope Cruz wear similar styles at the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 8.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle has a date night with wife Sara Wells at the carpet Superman premiere on July 7.
Drew Scott keeps it casual on the red carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 7.
Hailee Steinfeld stuns in silver at the Tamara Ralph Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Cardi B shows out in a unique, structured look at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach of The Fantastic Four: First Steps pose together at the Schiaparelli show on July 7.
Janet Jackson rocks all white at the 1500th performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on July 7 in London.
Roger Federer looks dashing at Day 8 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7 in London.
Kris Jenner poses in a black dress and striking jewelry at Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Keira Knightley and husband James Righton enjoy a day out together in Paris on July 7.
Hannah Redmayne and Eddie Redmayne attend the performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club together on July 7 in London.
Anna Wintour is seen in a flowery dress and her signature glasses as she attends the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall/Winter show during Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz were spotted in full summer atire while shopping during their Saint-Tropez vacation on July 7.
Ringo Starr is all smiles while attending his Peace & Love Birthday Celebration on July 7 in Beverly Hills.
On July 5, Nelly steals the show, delivering an unforgettable performance at Zouk Los Angeles.
Cole Swindell partnered with Mountain Dew to deliver ice-cold refreshments to fans at popular lake spots on July 6 near Lake Ozark.
Jenna Dewan smiles for the cameras in a trendy outfit on July 7 in New York City.
Erika Jayne goes all-out during her performance alongside the Scissor Sisters on their Tits Out Tour with Kesha in Los Angeles on July 5.
Dua Lipa waves at the camera, decked out in white at Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Pauline Chalamet and Elizabeth Olsen are all smiles at the Patou Show on July 6 in Paris.
Dakota Johnson poses with her President's Award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival on July 5 in the Czech Republic.
Pedro Pascal sports a cool but casual look at The Fantastic Four: First Steps Paris photocall at Espace Niemeyer on July 7.
Hunter Schafer serves a classy look at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is pictured at The Fantastic Four: First Steps Paris photocall at Espace Niemeyer on July 7.
Keke Palmer shimmers and shines at Day 3 of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 6 in New Orleans.
Keira Knightley and husband James Righton arrive together at the Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs on July 6 in Paris.
Cooper Koch looks suave at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on July 7.
Kelly Rowland is spotted in head-to-toe red on the streets of Los Angeles on July 6.
Penélope Cruz turns heads at the Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs on July 6 in Paris.
Vin Diesel gives a big thumbs up for the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, United Kingdom on July 6.
Pitbull performs at Atlantis Paradise Island over the Fourth of July weekend in the Bahamas.
Tamar Braxton shows out in a bedazzled look for Day 3 of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 6 in New Orleans.
Andra Day performs onstage during the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack 30th Anniversary concert at ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 6 in New Orleans.
Damian Lewis poses for cameras at the Evian Mountain Of Youth VIP Suite during Day 8 of Wimbledon on July 7 in London.
Sisqó captivates audiences during his performance at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 6 in New Orleans.
LL Cool J is photographed in New Orleans at Day 3 of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 6.
Fortune Feimster partnered with Johnsonville, the popular sausage brand, for a wild Fourth of July bash at Summerfest in Milwaukee.
Brendan Fraser, Patricia Velasquez, John Hannah and Oded Fehr from the cast of The Mummy attend the 2025 Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center on July 6.
Kandi Burruss is all smiles as she speaks onstage at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 6 in New Orleans.
Vanessa Kirby looks glamorous at the Espace Niemeyer in Paris on July 7 for a photocall celebrating The Fantastic Four: First Steps upcoming release.
Nick Cannon poses in a trendy outfit at We Playin' Spades, a game night event he hosted at ESSENCE Fest on July 6 in New Orleans.
Lily Collins is colorful as she attends Wimbledon as a guest of Emirates in London on July 6.
Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons dazzle at Le Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on July 6.
Tom Holland pops into the paddock during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on July 6.
Keke Palmer speaks onstage during day 3 of the 2025 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on July 6.
Sofia Coppola poses for the cameras at the Le Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on July 6.
Lana Del Rey gives a dazzling performance at London's Wembley Stadium on July 4.
Doechii receives a warm reaction from fans onstage while performing at the 2025 Roskilde Festival on July 4 in Roskilde, Denmark.
Cardi B makes a striking appearance in a bold blue dress as she head out in Paris during the press tour of her upcoming sophomore album Am I the Drama? on July 5.
Vanessa Williams attends day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on July 6.
Couple Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield are the perfect match in stylish white ensembles as they arrive for London's Wimbledon on July 6.
Finneas performs onstage at the 2025 BST Hyde Park music concert on July 4 in London's Hyde Park.
Yungblud poses with his Pride Icon award after being honored at the 2025 Attitude Pride Awards Europe ceremony in London on July 4.
Kandi Burruss speaks onstage at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture on July 5 in New Orleans.
Tyler Posey attends the Outdoor Film Festival on July 4 in Salerno, Italy.
Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm formerly of the Spice Girls gives an energetic performance onstage at the We Love the 90 & 00s Festival on July 5 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Nicole Scherzinger attends Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show at The Rooftop in New York City.
Beyoncé rocked a patriotic ensemble during a Cowboy Carter tour performance on July 4 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.
Glen Powell arrives in style at day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on July 5.
Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark on June 30.
Chaka Khan performs on stage during the 2025 Pride in London parade on July 5.
Naomi Campbell smiles at the crowd as she attends the 2025 Pride In London Parade on July 5 in London.
Ariana DeBose takes to the stage to host Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special in New York City on July 4.
Tom Holland exits Lou Lou's private members club with designer Tom Ford (not pictured) in Mayfair, London, on July 3.
John Stamos looks retro cool on arrival at Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show held at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on July 4.
Shania Twain serves as Grand Marshall for The Stampede Parade in her home country of Canada during Fourth of July celebrations held in the city Calgary.
Camila Cabello waves to the crowd onstage while performing at the Ruisrock Festival on July 4 in Turku, Finland.
Keanu Reeves smiles for the camera as he attends the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, England, on July 5.
Rachel Brosnahan is casual chic in jeans and a fitted top as she heads to BBC Radio 2 to disucss her new film Superman in London on July 4.
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan get cozy on the red carpet at Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks show on July 4 in New York City.
Jordan Chiles speaks onstage at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola on July 4 in New Orleans.
Superman's David Corenswet keeps it low-key in sunglasses as he arrives at BBC Radio 2 to promote the film in London on July 4.
A casual Zoë Kravitz sports shades and a bandana as she steps out in New York City on July 3.
Mary J. Blige performs in a futuristic look during a concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 3.
Luke Evans looks dapper in a blazer and white shirt at the Attitude Pride Awards Europe in London on July 4.
Rachel Brosnahan joins Corenswet in promoting Superman at BBC Radio 2 in London on July 4.
Rainn Wilson strikes a pose in the stands of Wimbledon's Centre Court in London on July 4.
A colorful Frankie Grande arrives at the Attitude Pride Awards Europe in London on July 4.
Naomi Campbell serves up a boho-style outfit as she enjoys a day in Ibiza, Spain, on July 3.
50 Cent is all smiles onstage at his show at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on July 3.
Rod Stewart entertains the crowd during his set at Festival d'été de Québec in Canada on July 3.
Meghann Fahy lets out a laugh while filming You Deserve Each Other with Penn Badgley in New York City on July 3.
Boy George snaps a photo with Dita Von Teese at the press night after party for her show Diamonds and Dust in London on July 3.
Larsa Pippen and her boyfriend Jeff Coby celebrate her 51st birthday at E11EVEN in Miami on July 3.
Bethenny Frankel goes teal for a time at NYLON's residency at Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York, on July 3.
Twiggy attends a special screening of a documentary about her life hosted by director Sadie Frost in London on July 3.
Lana Del Rey welcomes surprise guest Addison Rae onstage for her Roskilde Festival performance in Denmark on July 3.
FKA twigs takes the stage at Roskilde Festival in Denmark wearing an edgy look on July 3.
Marc Anthony brings the energy to his Starlite Festival performance in Marbella, Spain, on July 3.
Matt Damon flaunts a full beard as he's seen leaving the gym in Morayshire, Scotland, on July 2.
Kylie and Kendall Jenner soak in the sun rays in Saint Tropez on July 3.
Keira Knightley poses on a bench at the launch of the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train on July 3 in London.
Ciara is spotted in a pink tracksuit at the Adidas x ASOS Fashion Show in London England on July 3.
Tanner Adell struts on stage at Roskilde Festival in Roskilde, Denmark on July 3
Joshua Jackson attends the NYLON Residency at The Surf Lodge in Montauk, N.Y. on July 2.
Andrea Savage smiles as she addresses the crowd at the 6th Annual Thirst Gala on June 28 in Los Angles.
Hailey Bieber and Camila Morrone head to get sushi in Hollywood on July 2.
Keyshia Cole performs in Baltimore to kick off The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour on July 2.
Diane Kruger is enjoying the summer heat in Rome on July 3.
Naomi Ackie enjoys some Sipsmith at Wimbledon 2025 in London on July 3.
Mabel and Gracie Abrams are oh-so-cute at the Vinyl Lounge in London, hosted by Hourglass, as Abrams becomes a partner of the brand on July 3.
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult pose in London, England at a photo call for Superman on July 3.
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