Most Memorable Moments From ‘The Lion King’ Press Tour

By Alyssa Croezen. 16 Jul 2019 9:25 AM

“The Lion King” fans be prepared for the ultimate press tour now that the stars hit the red carpet at the world premiere for the new live-action remake of the Disney classic on Tuesday, July 9.

Before the CGI take on the film roars into theatres on July 19, check out the voice stars’ fabulous looks and memorable moments that will have you singing “Hakuna Matata”.

Billy Eichner Receives Bedazzled Beyonce Overalls

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The Duke And Duchess Make Their Red Carpet Debut

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Elton John And David Furnish Step Out In London

Pharrell And His Wife Have A European Date Night

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Matching Mother-Daughter Moment In McQueen

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Donald Glover Snaps Some Photos With Fans

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Kelly Rowland Brings Her Son To 'The Lion King'

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Tiffany Haddish Shimmers At 'The Lion King' Premiere

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Meghan Trainor Shares A Smooch With Her Husband

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Keegan-Michael Key And His Wife Have A Date Night

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Chance The Rapper Steps Out With His Family

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Zooey And Emily Deschanel Have A Sister Night Out

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Diplo Gathers The Snacks At The World Premiere

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Jamie Foxx Gets The Best Dad Award At 'The Lion King'

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Michelle Williams Pulls Out All The Stops

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Billy Eichner Receives Bedazzled Beyonce Overalls
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During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", actor Billy Eichner is gifted with a pair of bedazzled denim overalls that read, "I'm on a song with...Beyonce," after he opened up about singing with the pop sensation on "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" in "The Lion King" remake.
Beyonce And Jay-Z After-Party In London
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Superstar couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are spotted leaving Harry's Bar in Mayfair following "The Lion King" premiere in London, where they reportedly partied until 4 a.m. For the after-party, Beyonce switched into a shiny, gold number.
British Royalty And Music Royalty Meet
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In a highly anticipated moment, the Duchess of Sussex meets Beyonce and Jay-Z at "The Lion King" premiere at Leicester Square in London. During their meeting, Queen Bey reportedly told Meghan Markle that her baby Archie with Prince Harry is "so beautiful."
The Duke And Duchess Make Their Red Carpet Debut
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their red carpet debut at "The Lion King" premiere in London. Meghan Markle marks her first movie premiere as a member of the Royal Family in a sheer, black Jason Wu gown.
Elton John And David Furnish Step Out In London

Musician Elton John and his husband David Furnish step out together in coordinating embroidered suit jackets at "The Lion King" premiere in London.
Beyonce And Jay-Z Hit The Yellow Carpet

Beyonce steps out in an eye-catching custom-gold Cong Tri gown next to her husband Jay-Z, who looks sharp in a black tuxedo and bow tie, at "The Lion King" premiere in London.
Pharrell And His Wife Have A European Date Night
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Pharrell Williams, who co-produced the soundtrack for "The Lion King" remake with Hans Zimmer, steps out in a tuxedo shorts look alongside his wife Helen Lasichanh at the European premiere.
Seth Rogen And His Wife In London
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After stepping out solo to "The Lion King" world premiere in Los Angeles, Seth Rogen brings his wife Lauren Miller to the following premiere for an adorable date night in London.
Donald Glover Lets Out His Roar
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Actor and musician Donald Glover dresses up as Simba from "The Lion King" while promoting the new live-action remake on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in New York City.
'The Lion King' Roaring World Premiere
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The stars of the "Lion King" live-action remake, including Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, director and producer Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and more, hit the stage to premiere Disney's latest film at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Matching Mother-Daughter Moment In McQueen
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Beyonce, who voices Nala in the film, steps out in a breathtaking Alexander McQueen beaded blazer and sheer skirt combination next to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 7, who wore a matching look.
Donald Glover Snaps Some Photos With Fans
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Sporting a refreshed plaid suit, Donald Glover, who voices Simba in the film, takes a moment on the red carpet to snap some photos with fans at "The Lion King" world premiere in Hollywood.
Kelly Rowland Brings Her Son To 'The Lion King'
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Kelly Rowland steps out to support her former Destiny's Child mate Beyonce at "The Lion King" world premiere, where she poses in a zebra-print dress alongside her adorable son, Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, 4.
Tiffany Haddish Shimmers At 'The Lion King' Premiere
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Comedian-actress Tiffany Haddish stands out from the crowd in a shimmering pink and blue pantsuit at the star-studded "The Lion King" premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Meghan Trainor Shares A Smooch With Her Husband
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While attending "The Lion King" world premiere in Hollywood, Meghan Trainor, who sports a very fitting cheetah dress, shows some PDA on the red carpet with her husband Daryl Sabara.
Keegan-Michael Key And His Wife Have A Date Night
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Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Kamari in the live-action film, steps out for a date night with his wife Elisa Pugliese at "The Lion King" world premiere.
Chance The Rapper Steps Out With His Family
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Chance The Rapper brings his wife Kirsten Corley and the couple's 3-year-old daughter Kensli Bennett to "The Lion King" world premiere in Hollywood.
Zooey And Emily Deschanel Have A Sister Night Out
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Zooey Deschanel steps out in a sheer polka-dot dress with bow detailing next to her sister Emily Deschanel, who dons a metallic ruched dress, at "The Lion King" Hollywood world premiere.
Seth Rogen Goes Playful With His Style
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Sporting a brightly patterned button-up shirt and a black suit, Seth Rogen, who voices the funny and lovable Pumbaa in the film, steps out solo for the world premiere.
Diplo Gathers The Snacks At The World Premiere
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Diplo is spotted holding an animal cookie, a bucket of popcorn, and a chocolate pudding while briefly posing on the red carpet at the world premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" in Hollywood.
Jamie Foxx Gets The Best Dad Award At 'The Lion King'
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Jamie Foxx brings his 9-year-old daughter Annalise Bishop and her friends, who all sport matching Simba T-shirts, for a fun night out at "The Lion King" world premiere in Los Angeles.
Michelle Williams Pulls Out All The Stops
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Making it an official Destiny's Child reunion, Michelle Williams steps out solo to support Beyonce in a striking silver-mirrored dress at the world premiere of Disney's "The Lion King".
Jon Favreau And Alfre Woodard Reunite
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Director-producer Jon Favreau catches up with Alfre Woodard, who voices Sarabi in the film, at the star-studded "The Lion King" world premiere.
Tracy Morgan Makes It A Family Affair
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Comedian-actor Tracy Morgan brings his family to the highly anticipated world premiere of Disney's live-action remake of "The Lion King" in Hollywood.

Most Memorable Moments From ‘The Lion King’ Press Tour

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