This photograph is part of a large photographic collection that has come directly from The Hollywood Reporter George Christy. The entire collection was acquired in California before being brought to the UK. Most photographs in the collection are rare candid shots from celebrity events. A few are publicity shots. We have done our best to identify as many celebrities as possible, and to the best of our abilities.

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Sandra Bernhard (Actress/Model) - Sandra Bernhard (born June 6, 1955) is an American model, actress, comedian, singer and author. Bernhard first gained attention in the late 20131970s with her stand-up comedy in which she often bitterly critiques celebrity culture and political figures. Bernhard is best known as portraying Nancy Barlett Thomas on the ABC sitcom Roseanne beginning in the fourth season (1991) until the show ended in 1997. Bernhard is number ninety-seven on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time.

Cissy Huston (Singer) - Emily Cissy Houston (n 00e9e Drinkard ; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work. Houston is the mother of singer Whitney Houston, grandmother of Whitney's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, aunt of singers Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick, and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price. , Cissy Houston