Mary J. Blige turns 51 years old today and the iconic songstress and actress has been consistently setting the bar for culture and style since the mid-1990’s.
Whether she’s hitting the stage with her signature dance moves and thigh-high boots, or chopping up a scene on the screen in one of our most beloved shows or movies, Mary J. always serves style, class, and attitude.
Showing no sign of slowing things down anytime soon here’s a look back at some of her recent fashionista moments from the carpet to the stage. Cheers to 51 more fabulous years!
01Sexy Fish Miami’s Sneak Preview Event
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02Bottega Veneta Salon Presentation
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03Power Book II: Ghost Season 2 Premiere Event
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05Apollo Walk of Fame Induction
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06‘Mary J Blige: My Life’ Premiere Event
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07Details Book Signing at Saks Fifth Avenue
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08Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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102019 Cincinnati Music Festival
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Author: Al Denté
Photo: Eva Rinaldi