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Sanaa Lathan

Biography - Sanaa Lathan

Born on September 19, 1971 in New York City, Sanaa was raised by her parents Stan Lathan, a director, and Eleanor McCoy, an actress and dancer. During her youth she took dance and gymnastics courses, and was encouraged by her showbiz family to pursue a career as a performer. While attending the University of California, Berkeley Lathan was involved with the school’s Black Theater Workshop, and though she earned a B.A. in English and considered attending law school, she ultimately auditioned for the prestigious Yale School of Drama and was accepted in 1992.

Lathan’s classical training at Yale has paid off in spades for the stunning actress, who began performing off-Broadway and in Los Angeles immediately after her graduation. Her early screen appearances included the television shows “In the House”, “Moesha”, and “Family Matters” in 1996, and around this time she won a Best Actress award from the Los Angeles NAACP Theatrical Award Committee for the play “To Take Arms”. More high-profile film parts came pouring in for the actress, including the small role of Wesley Snipes’ mother in “Blade” and large parts in the indie “Catfish in Black Bean Sauce”, “The Wood” alongside her boyfriend Omar Epps, and the ensemble dramedy “The Best Man”.

2000’s “Love and Basketball” was Lathan’s major breakthrough, earning her Independent Spirit and NAACP Image award nominations. Again acting with Epps, the charming romance chronicled a couple whose relationship is based around basketball. She followed with another film from “Love and Basketball” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, the acclaimed 2001 TV movie “Disappearing Acts”, as well as the 2002 romantic comedy “Brown Sugar” with Taye Diggs. In 2003 Lathan starred with Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes in “Out of Time”, and the following year defeated both legendary creatures in the genre mash-up “Alien Vs. Predator”. Recently Lathan headlined the well-reviewed romantic comedy “Something New”, and she is currently slated to play the role of Beneatha in a TV version of “Raisin in the Sun”. The talented star earned a 2004 Tony nomination for playing the role on Broadway.

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"Blade" - New York Premiere
New York City
08/19/1998
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"Meet Joe Black" New York Premiere
New York City
11/02/1998
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The 1999 MTV Movie Awards
Santa Monica
06/05/1999
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The Best Man Premiere
Century City
10/14/1999
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Sundance Film Festival - Day 7
Park City
01/27/2000
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2000 NATO/ShoWest Convention
Las Vegas
03/09/2000
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32nd NAACP Image Awards
Universal City
03/03/2001
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Essence Hollywood Issue Party
Hollywood
03/19/2001
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The 16th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards
Santa Monica
03/24/2001
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Premiere of "Brother" - July 9, 2001
New York City
07/09/2001
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"Brown Sugar" - New York Premiere
New York City
10/07/2002
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Russell Simmons's "Def Poetry Jam" on Broadway - Arrivals
New York
11/14/2002
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Russell Simmons's "Def Poetry Jam" After-Party
New York
11/14/2002
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Sundance Film Festival Archives by Randall Michelson
Park City
01/05/2003
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The 3rd Annual BET Awards - Arrivals By Galella Ltd
Hollywood
06/24/2003
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The 3rd Annual BET Awards - Arrivals
Hollywood
06/24/2003
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Beyonce Celebrates The Release of Her New Album 'Dangerouslyinlove'
West Hollywood
06/25/2003
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5th Annual Mercedes-Benz Designcure Fashion Show, Concert and Auction With Holly Robinson Peete and ...
Pacific Palisades
06/28/2003
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Dior Dance for Life to Benefit the Aaliyah Memorial Fund, a Program of the Entertainment Industry Fo...
Bel Air
08/03/2003
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Dior Dance for Life to Benefit the Aaliyah Memorial Fund, a Program of the Entertainment Industry Fo...
Bel Air
08/03/2003
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2003 Toronto International Film Festival - "Out of Time" Press Conference - September 7, 2003
Toronto
09/07/2003
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2003 Toronto International Film Festival - "Out of Time" Premiere
Toronto
09/07/2003
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2003 Toronto International Film Festival - "Out of Time" Party
Toronto
09/07/2003
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2004 - Rosa Cha - Front Row
New York City
09/13/2003
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2004 - Baby Phat - Backstage
New York City
09/13/2003
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"Out of Time" - New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals
New York City
09/29/2003
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"Out of Time" - New York Premiere
New York City
09/29/2003
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Giorgio Armani Hosts "Fashion For The Cure" Lunch
Beverly Hills
10/18/2003
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Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan Host Def Poetry Jam Los Angeles Kick-Off For 32 City Tour - Arrivals...
Brentwood
10/23/2003
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Russell Simmons and Stan Nathan Host Def Poetry Jam Los Angeles Kick Off For 32 City Tour - Arrivals
Brentwood
10/23/2003
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Opening of the New Broadway Production of the Classic Play "A Raisin In The Sun" - After Party - Arr...
New York City
04/26/2004
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"A Raisin In The Sun" After Party Hosted by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs - Inside
New York City
04/26/2004
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Opening Night of "Caroline or Change"
New York City
05/02/2004
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2004 Tony Nominees Press Reception
New York City
05/12/2004
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58th Annual Tony Awards - Sprint at the Red Carpet
New York City
06/06/2004
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58th Annual Tony Awards - Arrivals
New York
06/06/2004
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2004 CFDA Fashion Awards - Sean John / Zac Posen After Party Hosted by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
New York City
06/07/2004
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L.A. Reid Birthday Celebration - Inside
New York City
06/08/2004
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PS2 Estate Day 3 - 6th Annual P. Diddy White Party
Bridgehampton
07/04/2004
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6th Annual P. Diddy White Party
Bridgehampton
07/04/2004
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2004 San Diego Comic-Con International - Day Three
San Diego
07/24/2004
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Sanaa Lathan Donates Props from the Movie "Alien Vs. Predator"
New York City
08/05/2004
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PLAYSTATION® 2 and Russell Simmons Join HIP-HOP Summit Action Network 2004
Beverly Hills
09/19/2004
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PLAYSTATION® 2 and Russell Simmons Join HIP-HOP Summit Action Network 2004 - Inside
Beverly Hills
09/19/2004
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2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party - Arrivals
Los Angeles
02/27/2005
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2005 Children Uniting Nations Awards Celebration & Viewing Dinner
West Hollywood
02/27/2005
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"King's Ransom" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Hollywood
04/21/2005
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"King's Ransom" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet
Los Angeles
04/21/2005
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Russell Simmons Courvoisier VIP Party - April 30, 2005
West Hollywood
04/30/2005
Negar Ali, Shawn Barton, Ashlee Margolis, guest, Kidada Jones, Sanaa Lathan, and Desire Ko...
GQ and Calvin Klein Present 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Peace Games
Beverly Hills
05/05/2005
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"Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith" Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Ch...
Westwood
05/12/2005
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Ted Baker London "Best In Show" Store Opening - Red Carpet Arrivals & Inside
Los Angeles
06/16/2005
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LaFace Records and AXE Present Ciara's BET Awards Pre-Party Celebration - Arrivals
Hollywood
06/27/2005
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LaFace Records and AXE Present Ciara's BET Awards Pre-Party Celebration - Inside
Hollywood
06/27/2005
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"Hustle & Flow" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Hollywood
07/20/2005
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"Hustle & Flow" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet
Hollywood
07/20/2005
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"Undiscovered" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet
Los Angeles
08/23/2005
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"Undiscovered" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Hollywood
08/23/2005
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"Undiscovered" Los Angeles Premiere - After Party
Los Angeles
08/24/2005
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12th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
09/20/2005
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TAO Grand Opening Weekend Celebration
Las Vegas
09/24/2005
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Glamour Magazine Salutes The 2005 Women of the Year - Arrivals
New York City
11/02/2005
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Glamour Magazine Salutes The 2005 Women of the Year - Red Carpet
New York City
11/02/2005
Ruth Simmons, Zoe Saldana, Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long *EXCLUSIVE*
Glamour Magazine Salutes The 2005 Women of the Year - Backstage
New York City
11/02/2005
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Glamour Magazine Salutes The 2005 Women of the Year - Show
New York City
11/02/2005
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Coach Flagship Store Opening on Rodeo Drive
Beverlry Hills
11/09/2005
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2005 Vibe Awards - Arrivals
Culver City
11/12/2005
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2005 Vibe Awards - Red Carpet
Culver City
11/12/2005
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2005 Vibe Awards - Show
Culver City
11/12/2005
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2005 Vibe Awards - Backstage and Audience
Culver City
11/12/2005
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Vogue Hosts Beverly Hills Bebe Store Opening - Inside
Beverly Hills
12/14/2005
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Vogue Hosts Beverly Hills Bebe Store Opening - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
12/14/2005
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Sanaa Lathan in Giorgio Armani 317S sunglasses
Solstice Sunglass Boutique at the 11th Annual Critics Choice Awards Talent Gift Lounge Produced by O...
Santa Monica
01/08/2006
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11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards - Show
Santa Monica
01/09/2006
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The 11th Annual Critics Choice Awards Talent Gift Lounge Produced by On 3 Productions - Day Two
Santa Monica
01/09/2006
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11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards - Arrivals
Santa Monica
01/09/2006
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11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards - Red Carpet
Santa Monica
01/09/2006
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The Weinstein Co./Glamour 2006 Golden Globe After Party - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
01/16/2006
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Focus Features, NBC Universal Television Group and Universal Pictures Golden Globes After Party - Ar...
Beverly Hills
01/16/2006
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"Something New" Press Conference with Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker
Beverly Hills
01/22/2006
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Los Angeles Premiere of Focus Features' "Something New"
Hollywood
01/24/2006
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"Something New" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Los Angeles
01/24/2006
Shaun Toub, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, AJ and Macy Gray
Macy Gray Super Bowl Party - February 5, 2006
Beverly Hills
02/05/2006
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2006 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
02/07/2006
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2006 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party - Cocktail Reception and Dinner
Beverly Hills
02/07/2006
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LG Presents Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri's GRAMMY After Party
Bel Air
02/08/2006
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Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri Host GRAMMY After Party Sponsored by LG
Hollywood
02/08/2006
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A Night of Music and Fashion Hosted by Express to Benefit The Center For Innovative Education
Culver City
02/16/2006
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Vanity Fair Amped For Africa - Arrivals and Inside
Los Angeles
03/02/2006
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Film Independent's 2006 Independent Spirit Awards - Dockers
Santa Monica
03/04/2006
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Film Independent's 2006 Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet
Santa Monica
03/04/2006
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Film Independent's 2006 Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals
Santa Monica
03/04/2006
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Audi of America Red Carpet Coverage at 14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party
West Hollywood
03/05/2006
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14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Co-hosted by Audi, Chopard and VH1 - Red Carpet
Hollywood
03/05/2006
Sanaa Lathan
14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Co-hosted by Audi, Chopard and VH1 - Arrivals
Hollywood
03/05/2006
Sanaa Lathan
2006 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted by Graydon Carter - Arrivals
West Hollywood
03/05/2006
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Equinox Fitness Club Westwood Location Grand Opening
Los Angeles
03/09/2006
Kidada Jones and Sanaa Lathan
Charlotte Ronson's 2006 Fall/Winter Fashion Show and After Party
Hollywood
03/22/2006
Sanaa Lathan
Barneys New York Hosts Gala Dinner and Nina Ricci Fashion Show To Benefit The Rape Foundation
Beverly Hills
04/26/2006
Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan
Barneys New York Hosts Gala Dinner and Nina Ricci Fashion Show to Benefit The Rape Foundation - Arri...
Beverly Hills
04/26/2006
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2006 US Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
04/27/2006
Tendaji Lathan and Sanaa Lathan
Helio Launch Party - Inside
Hollywood
05/03/2006
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LG & Jermaine Dupri Fusic Launch Party - June 28, 2006
Hollywood
06/27/2006
Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall
LG & Jermaine Dupri Fusic Launch Party - Inside - June 28, 2006
Hollywood
06/27/2006
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Ashlee Margolis and Zoe Winkler Host a Pre-Fourth of July Bash with Drinks by 10 Cane Rum
Los Angeles
07/01/2006
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LOTTO World Cup Viewing Party at Polaroid Beach House
Malibu
07/09/2006
Elizabeth Banks, Paula Patton and Sanaa Lathan
2006 ESPY Awards - After Party
Hollywood
07/12/2006
LeBron James and Sanaa Lathan **Exclusive**
2006 ESPY Awards - Backstage and Audience
Los Angeles
07/12/2006
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2006 ESPY Awards - Show
Los Angeles
07/12/2006
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2006 ESPY Awards - GM ESPY Edition Denali Arrivals
Los Angeles
07/12/2006
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2006 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
07/12/2006
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Eighth Annual Hollyrod DesignCure - July 22, 2006
Beverly Hills
07/22/2006
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Cynthia Garrett's "Love Conquers All" Jewelry Collection Debut. Hosted By QVC
Hollywood
08/22/2006
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Season 4 Premiere Screening of "Nip/Tuck" - Arrivals
Hollywood
08/25/2006
Sanaa Lathan
"The Black Dahlia" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
09/06/2006
Sanaa Lathan
"The Black Dahlia" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet
Beverly Hills
09/06/2006
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13th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
09/20/2006
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13th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood - Inside
Beverly Hills
09/20/2006
Sanaa Lathan
13th Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood - Red Carpet
Beverly Hills
09/20/2006
Sanaa Lathan and Janet Jackson
Hennessy Paradis Celebrates Jermaine Dupri's Birthday
Los Angeles
09/22/2006
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