Watch Issa Rae's 2021 NAACP Image Awards Acceptance Speech
Issa Rae Hilariously Thanks Tracee Ellis Ross For Losing at the NAACP Image Awards
Trust Issa Rae to make us burst into laughter at an award show. On Saturday night, Rae took home her first-ever win at the NAACP Image Awards for outstanding actress in a comedy series for Insecure. She was up against a group of strong nominees, including Regina Hall, Yara Shahidi, Folake Olowofoyeku, and Tracee Ellis Ross. And after quickly thanking the NAACP for the accolade in her acceptance speech, Rae also hilariously thanked Ross for losing. "Bad b*tches don't lose often, but when they do, they don't care," she said. Ross had previously won the category for the past six years — since 2015! — for her role in Black-ish.
After expressing gratitude for the cast, crew, HBO, and more involved in Insecure, Rae, who wore a sleek halter neck dress, went on to share how much the recognition means to her. "It's the only validation that matters, is Black people's validation, so I really appreciate NAACP for honouring us," she continued. "It means so much." Watch Rae's full speech above.
