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There was no shortage of star power when the lights went up at the world premiere of Beyoncé's new documentary concert film.
Gabrielle Union was among the VIP guests who attended all the 'chrome carpet' excitement and screening of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Saturday.
The actress didn't hold back in the sex appeal department when it came to picking out her black plunging dress.
The unique number came complete with a low-cut skintight top that showed off her cleavage while the furry, rhinestone-adorned bottom half hung off her hips.
Flashing some major confidence and attitude, the Being Mary Jane star placed her hands on each side of her hips for a round of photos during all the pomp and circumstance, which also helped show off all of her bling that includes earrings, a bracelet and necklace.
Star-studded: Gabrielle Union, 51, was among the many stars who attended the world premiere of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Saturday
Working her magic, the Omaha, Nebraska native continued striking various poses, while again using her hands almost as props.
At times her sexy dress lifted up just enough at the bottom to showcase her black open-toes heels.
Rounding out her overall look, Union had her raven tresses pulled back off her face and into a ponytail, with the exception of the hair she left dangling close to her right eye that was enhanced with a part on the left.
It appears as though the Think Like A Man star came without her always stylish husband, Dwyane Wade, who's a former NBA great who spent most of his career with the Miami Heat.
Opting to create a mystique, Queen Bey decided to keep the details of the premiere under wraps, with guests invited with a save-the-date that only revealed the screening's 7 p.m. start time and a 'cozy opulence' dress code, according to Variety.
It turns out the location of the event, which turned out to be the Goldwyn Theater, was only made public less than 24 hours before the start of all the festivities.
Guests were advised to take a ride share to an address in Beverly Hills, and then directed to the location of the screening.
The chrome carpet, which was a reference to Beyoncé’s request for fans to wear silver and chrome during the Renaissance tour to create a House Of Chrome, officially kicked off at 5:30 p.m.
Chrome: In a nod to Beyoncé's silver and chrome fetish during her Renaissance World Tour, stars like Union struck poses along the chrome carpet and backdrop
Sexy: The actress didn't hold back in the sex appeal department when it came to picking out her black plunging dress
Flattering fit: The unique number came complete with a low-cut skintight top that showed off her cleavage while the furry, rhinestone-adorned bottom half hung off her hips
From there, it didn't take long for the stars to light up the chrome carpet with their fashion statements of the night.
Some of the more high-profile celebrities taking part in all the excitement included Janelle Monáe, Lupita Nyong'o, Lizzo, Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, Winnie Harlow, Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Laverne Cox, Halle Bailey, Chloe Bailey, Issa Rae, and of course Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles and father Mathew Knowles and his wife Gena Avery Knowles.
The guest list continued with the likes of Andra Day, Melina Matsoukas, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Law Roach, DDG, Tan France, Bianca Lawson, Kasi Moore-Watts, Shawn Finnie, Melody Ehsani, Elaine Welteroth, Bozoma Saint John, The-Dream, Kendrick Sampson, Elaine Welteroth, Julez Smith, Aahkilah, Lisa Creative, Robin Thede, Dixson, Tia Mowry, Corey Stokes, Michelle Williams, Lori Harvey, Debra L. Lee, , Shaun Ross, Lydia Asrat, Marsai Martin, Trell Thomas, Alisha Marie, David Alan Madrick, LeToya Luckett, Ts Madison, Victoria Monét, John Winter and Kalen Allen.
When shopping around to land a deal for the film, Beyoncé ended up chosing an unconventional deal much like the one Taylor Swift struck with AMC in August.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour documentary was self-financed and will reportedly pay her more than 50% of box office grosses, which is basically the deal Beyoncé worked out, sources told Variety.
Five days after the Los Angeles event, the Crazy In Love star will then mark the premiere celebration with another screening in London on November 30.
Along with AMC locations, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will premiere for fans at select Regal and Cinemark theaters in the U.S. on December 1, which also marks World AIDS Day.
Many fans will be fast to point out that Beyoncé dedicated her Renaissance album to her late cousin Johnny, whom she refers to him as Uncle Johnny, who died of AIDS-related illness.
Creating a vibe: It turns out the location of the LA premiere, which turned out to be the Goldwyn Theater, was only made public less than 24 hours before the start of all the festivities
Guests for the LA premiere were advised to take a ride share to an address in Beverly Hills, and then directed to the location of the screening
The documentary concert film showcases the making of Renaissance (2022), Beyoncé's seventh studio album, the development of the Renaissance World Tour, as well as footage of her performing the concert, which is split into six or seven acts that lasts between two-and-a-half and three hours.
The Renaissance World Tour, her ninth concert tour of her storied career, kicked off with a show in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, 2023.
The European leg took her to Belgium, Scotland, Wales, England, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands before wrapping up in Warsaw, Poland in June 28.
After a brief break the tour then moved to North American, beginning on July 8 in Toronto, Canada.
The global trek mostly went off in stadiums all across the U.S. until the final show on October 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri; the site of where the trailer for the Renaissance film made its debut.
Flashy: The chrome carpet, which was a reference to Beyoncé’s request for fans to wear silver and chrome during the Renaissance tour, officially kicked off at 5:30 p.m.
The premise: The documentary concert film showcases the making of Renaissance (2022), Beyoncé's seventh studio album, the development of the Renaissance World Tour, as well as footage of her performing the concert, which is split into six or seven acts that lasts between two-and-a-half and three hours
A teaser for the film gave fans glimpses of the pop superstar behind-the-scenes and on-stage performing. It also reveals rare backstage clips of the Houston, Texas native with her three children: Blue Ivy, 11, and twins Sir and Rumi, six, all of whom she shares with husband Jay-Z.
All in all, the Renaissance World Tour raked in a staggering $579 million, making it the highest-grossing tour by a female artist in history, and the seventh-highest-grossing tour overall, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The Renaissance Tour also broke Billboard's record for biggest one-month gross with $127.6 million.
The New York Times estimated that the money generated by the Beyoncé bump generated about $4.5 billion, which is huge boost to the U.S. economy comparable to what the 2008 Olympics did for Beijing, China.
Arriving: Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé hits AMC Theaters and select Regal and Cinemark theaters beginning on December 1
As for Renaissance the album, Beyoncé (born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles) conceived and recorded all 16 songs, which are seamlessly arranged like a DJ mix, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The album dropped on July 29, 2022 and ended up debuting at number one on the US Bill board 200 chart, en route to becoming certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA).
The lead single, Break My Soul, released on June 20, 2022, hit number one on several charts worldwide, including the US Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, Cuff It, peaked in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and internationally.
Again, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is set to premiere at AMC Theaters and select Regal and Cinemark theaters on December 1.
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