Say their names. Beyoncé brought Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson together for the premiere of her new Renaissance concert film.
The ladies of Destiny’s Child arrived at the star-studded gathering on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the film academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Instead of receiving an official invitation, guests were sent “save the date” invites that included a time and requested dress code described as “cozy opulence,” according to the Daily Mail.
The location of the ultra-exclusive event was reportedly revealed 24 hours before the premiere.
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Once they arrived, guests were told photos and video were prohibited.
Beyoncé did not walk the red carpet, but arrived just before the film was shown. Instead of posing for pictures, the superstar singer posted pictures of her premiere look on her website.
The images showed the “Say My Name” singer striking a pose in a strapless, metallic silver Versace gown. She paired the design with matching gloves and open-toe silver heels.
Donatella Versace praised the look on Instagram.
“@beyonce, you are a vision in Versace. You are unique. One of one, the number one, the only one!!! I can’t wait to see the Renaissance tour movie,” Versace captioned the post.
Videos on social media showed Tina Knowles, Mathew Knowles, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Niecy Nash-Betts, Gabrielle Union, Ava DuVernay, Issa Rae, Lizzo, Lena Waithe, Marsai Martin, Laverne Cox, Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble, Robin Thede, Jeremy Pope, Coco Jones, Halle and Chloe Bailey, and Beyoncé’s backup dancers Les Twins arriving at the premiere.
Notably absent was former Destiny’s Child member Farrah Franklin.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé follows the superstar singer’s 56-stop “Renaissance” tour.
The tour kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and concluded in Kansas City, Missouri on Oct. 1.
The set list for the three-hour concert included “Crazy in Love,” “Love on Top,” and “Formation,” along with “Church Girl,” “Naughty Girl,” and “Break My Soul,” just to name a few of the songs.
The trailer for the film shows the “Halo” artist warming up for a performance with her three children — Blue Ivy Carter and twins Sir and Rumi Carter by her side.
“When I am performing, I am nothing but free,” the singer says in the video. “The goal for this tour was to create a place where everyone is free and no one is judged.”
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is distributed by AMC Theatres. The film arrives in theaters on Dec. 1, 2023. The film launches on the same day in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and The Caribbean, AMC said in a press release.
