Taraji P. Henson, Usher and Kerry Washington attend the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Photo:Aaron J. Thornton/Getty (2); Unique Nicole/WireImage
Aaron J. Thornton/Getty (2); Unique Nicole/WireImage
01of 15Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. Henson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyOutstanding supporting actress in a motion picture winnerTaraji P. Hensonwas a burst of sunshine in this sculpted yellow Del Core gown.02of 15Kerry WashingtonUnique Nicole/WireImageKerry Washington, winner of the outstanding news/information (series or special) category for20/20 – Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water – A Conversation with Robin Roberts, stepped out in a chartreuse silk chiffon Vivienne Westwood Couture dress and Bulgari jewelry.03of 15UsherUsher attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Paras Griffin/GettyUsher— winner of both the outstanding male artist and entertainer of the year categories,as well as the President’s Award— posed in a black satin LaQuan Smith suit with a matching satin dress shirt.04of 15Fantasia BarrinoUnique Nicole/WireImageOutstanding actress in a motion picture winnerFantasia Barrinowore a custom Mônot gown with a major bow, matching sequin gloves and Messika jewelry.05of 15Leslie JonesLeslie Jones attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyOutstanding performance in a short-form series winnerLeslie Jonesbrought the drama in a draped, off-the-shoulder design with a thigh-high slit, gloves and a crushed velvet Tyler Ellis clutch.06of 15Quinta BrunsonQuinta Brunson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyOutstanding actress in a comedy series winnerQuinta Brunsondazzled in this Naeem Khan dress. However her earrings went missing, she admitted during her acceptance speech. “I lost both my earrings, so if anybody sees my earrings could you just — little dangly things, cost a lot,” she said to laughs in the crowd.07of 15Keke PalmerKeke Palmer attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyQuadruple nomineeKeke Palmerrocked a Tom Ford tuxedo jacket with Dolce & Gabbana pants and shoes for the ceremony.08of 15Yara ShahidiParas Griffin/GettyOutstanding actress in a motion picture nomineeYara Shahiditurned heads in a Ferragamo dress with an asymmetrical top topped off with Cartier jewelry. She also rocked a black-tip French manicure, according to the behind-the-scenes imagery she sharedon Instagram.09of 15Sheryl Lee RalphSheryl Lee Ralph attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyOutstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nomineeSheryl Lee Ralphtwirled on the red carpet in this flowy lime Georges Hobeika gown and gold sandals.10of 15Andra DayAndra Day attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImageAndra Day, who performed Minnie Riperton’s “Memory Lane” for theIn Memoriam segment, shone in a shimmery cobalt blue Naeem Khan gown with a one-shoulder neckline and a thigh-high slit. She paired the striking design with a matching feather cape, sparkly gloves and platform sandals.11of 15Danielle BrooksDanielle Brooks attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty“My chapter(s) with @thecolorpurple have come to an end,” Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture nomineeDanielle Brooksshared onInstagram, adding, “Onward and Upward.” For the final ceremony of awards season, she wore a black gown accented with two wristfuls of gold bangles. Not shown but also worth noting: the gold hardware in her hair.12of 15Tichina ArnoldTichina Arnold attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagicOutstanding actress in a comedy series nomineeTichina Arnoldkicked up her studded denim heels — which perfectly matched her dotted white suit — on the red carpet.13of 15Halle BaileyHalle Bailey attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImageTriple nomineeHalle Baileychose a strapless Nicole + Felicia Couture dress with a pleated corset for the occasion.14of 15Ava DuVernayAva DuVernay attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty“The best was last. The Image Awards,” the Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture nomineeAva DuVernaysaid of the ceremonyon Instagram. For it she wore a floor-skimming lilac dress with an embellished panel, plus a triangle-shaped Prada clutch.15of 15Misty CopelandMisty Copeland attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyMisty Copeland, whose movieFlowerwas nominated for outstanding short–form (live action), bossed up in a Dolce & Gabbana outfit, featuring an unbuttoned, popped-collar top. “Can’t get enough of last night’s look,” she wroteon Instagramof the ensemble, which she accessorized with David Yurman jewelry, a Manolo Blahnik clutch and patent Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
01of 15Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. Henson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyOutstanding supporting actress in a motion picture winnerTaraji P. Hensonwas a burst of sunshine in this sculpted yellow Del Core gown.
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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture winnerTaraji P. Hensonwas a burst of sunshine in this sculpted yellow Del Core gown.
02of 15Kerry WashingtonUnique Nicole/WireImageKerry Washington, winner of the outstanding news/information (series or special) category for20/20 – Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water – A Conversation with Robin Roberts, stepped out in a chartreuse silk chiffon Vivienne Westwood Couture dress and Bulgari jewelry.
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Kerry Washington
Unique Nicole/WireImage
Kerry Washington, winner of the outstanding news/information (series or special) category for20/20 – Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water – A Conversation with Robin Roberts, stepped out in a chartreuse silk chiffon Vivienne Westwood Couture dress and Bulgari jewelry.
03of 15UsherUsher attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Paras Griffin/GettyUsher— winner of both the outstanding male artist and entertainer of the year categories,as well as the President’s Award— posed in a black satin LaQuan Smith suit with a matching satin dress shirt.
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Usher
Usher attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Paras Griffin/Getty
Paras Griffin/Getty
Usher— winner of both the outstanding male artist and entertainer of the year categories,as well as the President’s Award— posed in a black satin LaQuan Smith suit with a matching satin dress shirt.
04of 15Fantasia BarrinoUnique Nicole/WireImageOutstanding actress in a motion picture winnerFantasia Barrinowore a custom Mônot gown with a major bow, matching sequin gloves and Messika jewelry.
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Fantasia Barrino
Outstanding actress in a motion picture winnerFantasia Barrinowore a custom Mônot gown with a major bow, matching sequin gloves and Messika jewelry.
05of 15Leslie JonesLeslie Jones attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyOutstanding performance in a short-form series winnerLeslie Jonesbrought the drama in a draped, off-the-shoulder design with a thigh-high slit, gloves and a crushed velvet Tyler Ellis clutch.
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Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Outstanding performance in a short-form series winnerLeslie Jonesbrought the drama in a draped, off-the-shoulder design with a thigh-high slit, gloves and a crushed velvet Tyler Ellis clutch.
06of 15Quinta BrunsonQuinta Brunson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyOutstanding actress in a comedy series winnerQuinta Brunsondazzled in this Naeem Khan dress. However her earrings went missing, she admitted during her acceptance speech. “I lost both my earrings, so if anybody sees my earrings could you just — little dangly things, cost a lot,” she said to laughs in the crowd.
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Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
Outstanding actress in a comedy series winnerQuinta Brunsondazzled in this Naeem Khan dress. However her earrings went missing, she admitted during her acceptance speech. “I lost both my earrings, so if anybody sees my earrings could you just — little dangly things, cost a lot,” she said to laughs in the crowd.
07of 15Keke PalmerKeke Palmer attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyQuadruple nomineeKeke Palmerrocked a Tom Ford tuxedo jacket with Dolce & Gabbana pants and shoes for the ceremony.
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Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Quadruple nomineeKeke Palmerrocked a Tom Ford tuxedo jacket with Dolce & Gabbana pants and shoes for the ceremony.
08of 15Yara ShahidiParas Griffin/GettyOutstanding actress in a motion picture nomineeYara Shahiditurned heads in a Ferragamo dress with an asymmetrical top topped off with Cartier jewelry. She also rocked a black-tip French manicure, according to the behind-the-scenes imagery she sharedon Instagram.
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Yara Shahidi
Outstanding actress in a motion picture nomineeYara Shahiditurned heads in a Ferragamo dress with an asymmetrical top topped off with Cartier jewelry. She also rocked a black-tip French manicure, according to the behind-the-scenes imagery she sharedon Instagram.
09of 15Sheryl Lee RalphSheryl Lee Ralph attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyOutstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nomineeSheryl Lee Ralphtwirled on the red carpet in this flowy lime Georges Hobeika gown and gold sandals.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nomineeSheryl Lee Ralphtwirled on the red carpet in this flowy lime Georges Hobeika gown and gold sandals.
10of 15Andra DayAndra Day attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImageAndra Day, who performed Minnie Riperton’s “Memory Lane” for theIn Memoriam segment, shone in a shimmery cobalt blue Naeem Khan gown with a one-shoulder neckline and a thigh-high slit. She paired the striking design with a matching feather cape, sparkly gloves and platform sandals.
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Andra Day
Andra Day attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImage
Andra Day, who performed Minnie Riperton’s “Memory Lane” for theIn Memoriam segment, shone in a shimmery cobalt blue Naeem Khan gown with a one-shoulder neckline and a thigh-high slit. She paired the striking design with a matching feather cape, sparkly gloves and platform sandals.
11of 15Danielle BrooksDanielle Brooks attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty“My chapter(s) with @thecolorpurple have come to an end,” Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture nomineeDanielle Brooksshared onInstagram, adding, “Onward and Upward.” For the final ceremony of awards season, she wore a black gown accented with two wristfuls of gold bangles. Not shown but also worth noting: the gold hardware in her hair.
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Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
“My chapter(s) with @thecolorpurple have come to an end,” Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture nomineeDanielle Brooksshared onInstagram, adding, “Onward and Upward.” For the final ceremony of awards season, she wore a black gown accented with two wristfuls of gold bangles. Not shown but also worth noting: the gold hardware in her hair.
12of 15Tichina ArnoldTichina Arnold attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagicOutstanding actress in a comedy series nomineeTichina Arnoldkicked up her studded denim heels — which perfectly matched her dotted white suit — on the red carpet.
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Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic
Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic
Outstanding actress in a comedy series nomineeTichina Arnoldkicked up her studded denim heels — which perfectly matched her dotted white suit — on the red carpet.
13of 15Halle BaileyHalle Bailey attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImageTriple nomineeHalle Baileychose a strapless Nicole + Felicia Couture dress with a pleated corset for the occasion.
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Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Unique Nicole/WireImage
Triple nomineeHalle Baileychose a strapless Nicole + Felicia Couture dress with a pleated corset for the occasion.
14of 15Ava DuVernayAva DuVernay attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty“The best was last. The Image Awards,” the Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture nomineeAva DuVernaysaid of the ceremonyon Instagram. For it she wore a floor-skimming lilac dress with an embellished panel, plus a triangle-shaped Prada clutch.
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Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
“The best was last. The Image Awards,” the Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture nomineeAva DuVernaysaid of the ceremonyon Instagram. For it she wore a floor-skimming lilac dress with an embellished panel, plus a triangle-shaped Prada clutch.
15of 15Misty CopelandMisty Copeland attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyMisty Copeland, whose movieFlowerwas nominated for outstanding short–form (live action), bossed up in a Dolce & Gabbana outfit, featuring an unbuttoned, popped-collar top. “Can’t get enough of last night’s look,” she wroteon Instagramof the ensemble, which she accessorized with David Yurman jewelry, a Manolo Blahnik clutch and patent Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
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Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards.John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
Misty Copeland, whose movieFlowerwas nominated for outstanding short–form (live action), bossed up in a Dolce & Gabbana outfit, featuring an unbuttoned, popped-collar top. “Can’t get enough of last night’s look,” she wroteon Instagramof the ensemble, which she accessorized with David Yurman jewelry, a Manolo Blahnik clutch and patent Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
source: people.com
