(Photos) Celebs Hit Russell Simmons’ 12th Annual Art For Life Benefit

The Perfect Blend…Russell Simmons, Ming Lee Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, Djimon Hounsou and Aoki Lee Simmons at Annual Art for Life Benefit

The 12th Annual Art For Life Benefit took place Saturday in the East Hamptons. Friends and supporters joined Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons, Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation to celebrate the creative energy of New York City youth and honor individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better the community. Hosted by Soledad O’Brian, the event honored Mary J. Blige, Kimberly B. Davis (President JPMorgan Chase Foundation), Oz Garcia (Doctor, Nutritionist & Author), Tamara Mellon (OBE, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Jimmy Choo) and Edward Norton,( Actor/Filmmaker, Crowdrise Co-Founder). Jennifer Hudson performed.

Joesph “Rev Run” Simmons, Danny Simmons and Russell Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons and Mary J. Blige

Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Justine Simmons, Angela Simmons and Vanessa Simmons

Jessica White

Kevin Liles and Star Jones

Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige

Jennifer Hudson