Some of Hollywood's best and brightest black entertainers stepped out for the NAACP Image Awards in LA on Monday. The date was a fitting one, as it marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day; in his opening monologue, Black-ish [1] star and host Anthony Anderson spoke to the significance of the evening "as a night of hope and pride honouring our history and those who make history." Many other celebrity attendees paid homage to the late civil rights icon in their heartfelt acceptance speeches and award presentations.
Legendary actor Danny Glover was honoured with the President's Award for his decades-long commitment to activism and "phenomenal altruistic efforts both domestically and internationally," while Octavia Spencer, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Daniel Kaluuya [2] took home trophies for their stellar performances and contributions to the African-American community. Jordan Peele [3], SZA, Idris Elba, and Tiffany Haddish were also awarded during a pretelecast ceremony on Sunday evening [4].
The event was packed with inspiring moments, striking red carpet fashion, cute couples, and yes, a hint of eye candy thanks to stars like Sterling K. Brown, Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Terry Crews. Keep reading to see the best photos from the NAACP Image Awards.
Pictured: Halle Berry [5], Kerry Washington [6], and Jurnee Smollett
Pictured: Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Kerry Washington [7], Tracee Ellis Ross, and Angela Robinson
Pictured: Laverne Cox and Halle Berry [8]
Pictured: Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross
Pictured: Michael B. Jordan and Donna Jordan
Pictured: Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley
Pictured: Daniel Kaluuya
Pictured: Danny Glover
Pictured: Anthony Anderson and Sterling K. Brown
Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green and Danai Gurira
Pictured: Loretta Devine
Pictured: Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson
Pictured: Eliane Cavalleiro and Danny Glover
Pictured: Issa Rae and Yara Shahidi [9]
Pictured: Anthony Anderson, Terry Crews, and Jay Pharoah
Pictured: Tracee Ellis Ross and Niecy Nash
Pictured: Common and Andra Day
Pictured: Josh Gad and Ava DuVernay [10]
Pictured: Yara Shahidi [11]
Pictured: June Ambrose
Pictured: Halle Berry [12] and Charlie Wilson
Pictured: Jay Ellis
Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green, Omari Hardwick, and Danai Gurira
Pictured: Mandy Moore [13] and Susan Kelechi Watson
Pictured: Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi [14], Marcus Scribner, and Miles Brown
Pictured: Issa Rae
Pictured: Terrence J and Omari Hardwick
Pictured: Common and Miles Brown
Pictured: Tyler James Williams and Jacob Latimore
Pictured: Tracee Ellis Ross