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Singer/actress Mary J. Blige was glowing on the red carpet this week as she attended the premiere of “Betty & Coretta,” along with her co-star Angela Bassett.   The two ladies, portray the wives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X in the film which will premiere on Lifetime this Saturday at 8pm.

Also spotted on the scene was actor Malik Yoba, who plays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the film and the legendary Ruby Dee, who is a narrator of the movie.

Catch a few pics from the premiere and the trailer below:

Angela Bassett (Coretta) was joined on the carpet by her on-screen husband, Malik Yoba.

Mary J. Blige posed with her on-screen hubby, Canadian actor Lindsay Pierre Owen who takes on the role as Malcolm X in the film.  Wood Harris (Best known for his role as “Avon Barksdale” in HBO’s The Wire) was originally cast to play Malcolm X.

Ruby Dee is too cute! She will appear on screen to narrate the story as a historic witness and someone who is familiar with the events of both Betty and Coretta’s lives.

If you haven’t already check it out, peep the trailer at NecoleBitchie.

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