Exclusive: 'For Colored Girls' Living Portraits

Exclusive images from 'For Colored Girls' Living Protraits event in New York City.

Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, Anika Noni Rose - The stars of ‘For Colored Girls’ shared a laugh at photographer Tim Palen’s opening night reception for his Living Portraits exhibition, featuring moving still-images of the cast of Tyler Perry’s latest drama.

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Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, Anika Noni Rose - The stars of ‘For Colored Girls’ shared a laugh at photographer Tim Palen’s opening night reception for his Living Portraits exhibition, featuring moving still-images of the cast of Tyler Perry’s latest drama.

Khalil Kain - Kain, who also has a role in ‘For Colored Girls,’ came out to show his support for the film’s stars.

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Khalil Kain - Kain, who also has a role in ‘For Colored Girls,’ came out to show his support for the film’s stars.

Geoffrey Fletcher - The Oscar-winning screenwriter for ‘Precious’ was clearly happy with the stunning images of the stars of ‘For Colored Girls.’

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Geoffrey Fletcher - The Oscar-winning screenwriter for ‘Precious’ was clearly happy with the stunning images of the stars of ‘For Colored Girls.’

Ntozake Shange - As the original author of ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,’ Shange was also celebrated at the exhibition.

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Ntozake Shange - As the original author of ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,’ Shange was also celebrated at the exhibition.

Anika Noni Rose, Janet Jackson and Loretta Devine - The event, hosted by Jackson, was held at NYC’s Lehmann Maupin Gallery.

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Anika Noni Rose, Janet Jackson and Loretta Devine - The event, hosted by Jackson, was held at NYC’s Lehmann Maupin Gallery.

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Lee Daniels and Kerry Washington - Oscar-nominated director Daniels got up close and personal with Washington at the star-studded event.

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Lee Daniels and Kerry Washington - Oscar-nominated director Daniels got up close and personal with Washington at the star-studded event.

Marco and Yurell - These celebrity stylists stole some of the spotlight with their colorful and creative looks.

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Marco and Yurell - These celebrity stylists stole some of the spotlight with their colorful and creative looks.

Richard Lawson - Lawson, who plays Frank in the film, was all smiles at the exhibition.

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Richard Lawson - Lawson, who plays Frank in the film, was all smiles at the exhibition.

Kerry Washington and Ntozake Shange - Washington paid her respects to the award-winning playwright and poet.

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Kerry Washington and Ntozake Shange - Washington paid her respects to the award-winning playwright and poet.

Tim Palen and Janet Jackson - Palen, the photographer and creator of 'For Colored Girls' Living Portraits, had a word with the evening’s iconic host.

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Tim Palen and Janet Jackson - Palen, the photographer and creator of 'For Colored Girls' Living Portraits, had a word with the evening’s iconic host.

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Bianca Lawson - Richard Lawson’s actress daughter showed love for her dad and the rest of the stellar cast.

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Bianca Lawson - Richard Lawson’s actress daughter showed love for her dad and the rest of the stellar cast.

Kimberly Elise - The film star made time to mingle and have fun at the exhibit.

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Kimberly Elise - The film star made time to mingle and have fun at the exhibit.

Kerry Washington - Washington and BET.com contributor J'Nara Corbin strike a pose.

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Kerry Washington - Washington and BET.com contributor J'Nara Corbin strike a pose.

Thandie Newton - BET.com’s Entertainment Editor Clay Cane, pictured with Newton, is one lucky guy.

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Thandie Newton - BET.com’s Entertainment Editor Clay Cane, pictured with Newton, is one lucky guy.

Loretta Devine - The Divine Ms. Devine poses in front of her striking portrait.

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Loretta Devine - The Divine Ms. Devine poses in front of her striking portrait.

'For Colored Girls' Cast and Tim Palen - Janet Jackson tweeted about her night: “Tim Palen's Living Portraits are amazing. It was an honor hosting the opening last night n so nice to see some of the #janfam there!”

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'For Colored Girls' Cast and Tim Palen - Janet Jackson tweeted about her night: “Tim Palen's Living Portraits are amazing. It was an honor hosting the opening last night n so nice to see some of the #janfam there!”