(L-R) Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Taye Diggs, and Terrence Howard – Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BETĪctors Damson Idris and Cliff “Method Man” Smith presented Angela Bassett with her award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Mills – Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BETĢ3-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams was honored with the prestigious Jackie Robinson Sports Award by actress Kerry Washington. Sheryl Lee Ralph and President and Chief Executive Officer of BET Media Group Scott M.
NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE SERIES
Honoree Benjamin Crump accepts the Social Justice Impact Award – Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BETĪbbott Elementary cast members Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James presented the Outstanding Actor in a Drama series award to Nicco Annan for his role in P-Valley (STARZ). Viola Davis took the stage to accept her award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, presented by Issa Rae and Jonathan Majors. Jonathan Majors and Issa Rae speak onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards – Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET Will Smith took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Emancipation. The Queen of Rao was also recognized Brittney Griner who made a special appearance onstage with her wife, Cherelle.Īttorney Benjamin Crump was honored with the Social Justice Impact Award by Tracee Ellis Ross.
Host Queen Latifah opened the “54th NAACP Image Awards” with the liberating number “I’m Gonna Live Til I Die”. Janelle Monáe accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture award for “Emancipation” on behalf of Will Smith – Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET NAACP and BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 70 categories at the “54th NAACP Image Awards”. Alphonse Nicholson, Psalms Salazar, Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, and Shannon Thornton – Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for NAACP (L-R) Elarica Johnson, Gail Bean, Katori Hall, J.
Hosted by artist, actress, producer, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah, the iconic show aired live at 8 pm ET/ PT on BET live from the Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium in Pasadena. Host Queen Latifah onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards – Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET Save Your Soul”) were also contending in the actor in a motion picture category at the NAACP Image Awards.On Saturday, NAACP and BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 70 categories at the “54th NAACP Image Awards”. Moments later, Smith went on to win the Oscar for best actor for his performance in “King Richard.” As a result of the altercation, Smith was banned from all Academy-sponsored events for the next decade.ĭaniel Kaluuya (“Nope”), Jonathan Majors (“Devotion”), Joshua Boone (“A Jazzman’s Blues”) and Sterling K. Smith’s win comes almost a year after the contentious 2022 Oscars, where the actor slapped Rock after an ill-received joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The film also scored nominations in two categories at the Black Reel Awards. Smith, who doubled as a producer on the film, is set to accept a Beacon Award from the African-American Film Critics Association alongside director Antoine Fuqua on March 1 for their work on the film. The image’s circulation placed the brutality of slavery in front of the eyes of the American public.Īfter initially delaying “Emancipation” following Smith’s incident at the Oscars, Apple TV+ pivoted to positioning the historical drama as an awards season contender, releasing the film in October. “Emancipation” was inspired by an 1863 photograph known as “Whipped Peter,” which depicts a once-enslaved individual with severe lacerations on his back. Set in 19th century Louisiana, Smith portrays a runaway slave who embarks on a treacherous journey to Baton Rouge while thwarting off violent plantation owners.
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