Snapped: Celebrities spotted in Saudi Arabia this week
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Riyadh dazzled with elegance at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab fashion show last Wednesday (November 13). It was a night of haute couture inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, featuring stunning designs, live performances, unforgettable moments, and, of course, surprising celebrity red carpet moments.
Here are some whom we’ve spotted.
Camila Cabello
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Camila Cabello was one of the three international artists chosen to perform at the stunning 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab fashion show in Riyadh, wearing dazzling ensembles from the brand, celebrating with a medley of her hit songs, including “Never Be the Same,” “Shameless,” “Señorita,” and “I Luv It”. She also performed her hit “Havana” with a localised twist, singing, “Saudi-a-na-na-na.”
Celine Dion
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The night’s true star was none other than the legendary Celine Dion. Wearing a draped sparkling pink floor-length gown, embellished with sequins, she closed the 1001 Seasons Of Elie Saab event, delivering a spine-tingling performance of her 1993 hit, “The Power of Love” as she interacted with models walking past her on the catwalk. Dion also had the audience on their feet as she descended into the 2002 track “I’m Alive”, before walking off the stage with Lebanese designer Elie Saab to mark the end of the show.
Halle Berry
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The show kicked off on a high note with Halle Berry wowing the audience in her iconic Elie Saab look, which she wore when she won the Oscar in 2022 for Best Actor in the ‘Monster’s Ball’. It was a moment that had the crowd erupting in applause.
Jennifer Lopez
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The musical acts at the 1001 Seasons Of Elie Saab started with Jennifer Lopez who descended from above in a sparkling tasseled bodysuit by the Lebanese designer. She performed her rendition of “I Will Survive” and other jaw-dropping dance numbers, such as “Let’s Get Loud,” “On the Floor” and “Waiting for Tonight”.
Kelly Rutherford
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Aside from a brilliant line-up of female musical talent, other stars in attendance who didn’t take the stage at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab included Kelly Rutherford, best known to television audiences as Lily van der Woodsen on the hit show ‘Gossip Girl’.
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