Bono
The lead singer of U2 and former South African president embrace at the annual Nelson Mandela AIDS benefit concert.
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
Hollywood's power couple meet up with Nelson Mandela before enjoying a dinner in honor of his 90th birthday.
Leona Lewis, Annie Lennox, Paul Rodgers & Will Smith
The 90th birthday celebration continues! More stars pay tribute to Mandela on his special day before enjoying an AIDS charity concert in London.
Charlize Theron
The South African-born actress had tears of joy when she met the political leader in 2004. Mandela would later praise the Oscar winner for her Hollywood success.
Beyoncé
The Nobel Peace Prize winner kisses the "Crazy in Love" singer at the Nelson Mandela AIDS benefit concert in Cape Town.
Michael Jackson
The King of Pop respected the activist so much that he agreed to perform two charity concerts in his honor. Part of the proceeds would beneift the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
Hugh Grant & Whoopi Goldberg
On opening night of the 2002 Tribeca Film Festival, Mandel gives a hug to the View host and About a Boy actor.
Prince Charles & the Spice Girls
After performing in Johannesburg in support of Nations Trust, Victoria Beckham, Mel B and the rest of the gang pose with the renowned politician. Did we forget to mention Prince Charles couldn't resist a photo too?
Charles Taylor, Quincy Jones, Mia Farrow, Naomi Campbell
Back in 1997, Nelson Mandela ran into a few celebrity friends at his hotel. Talk about an A-list group photo!
Robert De Niro
When Mandela was in New York City, the actor attended a charity dinner in honor of the esteemed politician.
Naomi Campbell
The supermodel once called Nelson Mandela her "honorary godfather" who she viewed as an inspiration.