The 57th NAACP Image Awards are here, and the stars are outfitted in their best looks on the baby blue carpet.
The telecast, hosted by Deon Cole, caps the NAACP’s week-long celebration of Black excellence, with awards presented in more than 90 categories (across film, television and streaming, music, literature and podcasts). Ryan Coogler’s period vampire drama “Sinners” received the most nominations with 18 nods, while “Bel-Air” led all television shows with seven nominations.
During the show, special honors will be presented to industry icons Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella, and the Entertainer of the Year will be revealed. Nominees for that prize, the show’s signature category, are Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan and Teyana Taylor.
The Image Awards will be broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, CBS and across Paramount networks.
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- Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Cheryl “Salt” James, Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper and Sandra “Pepa” Denton pose on the carpet at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The pioneering rap group will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.
- Colman Domingo Image Credit: Getty Images Colman Domingo arrives at the NAACP Image Awards. The Emmy winner and Oscar nominee will receive the President’s Award during the ceremony.
- Julius Tennon, Viola Davis and Genesis Tennon Image Credit: Getty Images Chairman’s Award honoree Viola Davis (center) poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards with her husband Julius Tennon and daughter Genesis Tennon.
- Chase Infiniti Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images “One Battle After Another” breakout Chase Infiniti attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Deon Cole Image Credit: Getty Images NAACP Image Awards host Deon Cole arrives on the carpet.
- Tyla Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Tyla poses for photographers on the baby blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Halle Bailey Image Credit: Getty Images Halle Bailey (“You, Me & Tuscany”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Quinta Brunson Image Credit: Getty Images “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Regé-Jean Page Image Credit: Getty Images Regé-Jean Page (“You, Me & Tuscany”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Issa Rae Image Credit: Getty Images Issa Rae poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Tyler James Williams Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Chloe Bailey Image Credit: Getty Images Chloe Bailey attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Janelle James Image Credit: Getty Images “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Tyriq Withers Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Tyriq Withers (“Reminders of Him,” “Him”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Jayme Lawson Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images “Sinners” star Jayme Lawson on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Uzo Aduba Image Credit: Getty Images Uzo Aduba attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Lovie Simone Image Credit: Getty Images “Forever” star Lovie Simone poses for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Eva Marcille Image Credit: Getty Images Eva Marcille poses on the blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Edwina Findley Image Credit: Getty Images Edwina Findley shines on the blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Mario Van Peebles Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Actor and director Mario Van Peebles poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Michelle Buteau Image Credit: Getty Images Michelle Buteau poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Don Lemon Image Credit: Getty Images Don Lemon attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Emayatzy Corinealdi Image Credit: Getty Images “Reasonable Doubt” star Emayatzy Corinealdi attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Brandon Claybon Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET “Beyond the Gates” star Brandon Claybon smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Pretty Vee Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Pretty Vee poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Elijah Blake Image Credit: Getty Images for NAACP Elijah Blake attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Ms. Pat Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “The Ms. Pat Show” star Ms. Pat arrives to the NAACP Image Awards.
- Tabitha Brown Image Credit: Getty Images Tabitha Brown smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Terrence J and Trevor Jackson Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Terrence J and Trevor Jackson during pre-show livestream at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
- Kyla Pratt Image Credit: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP Kyla Pratt poses on the carpet before co-hosting the livestream pre-show for the NAACP Image Awards.
- Michael Cooper Jr. Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Forever” star Michael Cooper Jr. attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Aiyana-Lee Image Credit: Deadline via Getty Images Aiyana-Lee (“Highest 2 Lowest”) on the carpet at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
- Mignon Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Sistas” star Mignon attends the NAACP Image Awards.
- Claudia Jordan Image Credit: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP Claudia Jordan attends the NAACP Image Awards.
Cheryl “Salt” James, Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper and Sandra “Pepa” Denton pose on the carpet at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The pioneering rap group will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.
Colman Domingo arrives at the NAACP Image Awards. The Emmy winner and Oscar nominee will receive the President’s Award during the ceremony.
Julius Tennon, Viola Davis and Genesis Tennon
Chairman’s Award honoree Viola Davis (center) poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards with her husband Julius Tennon and daughter Genesis Tennon.
“One Battle After Another” breakout Chase Infiniti attends the NAACP Image Awards.
NAACP Image Awards host Deon Cole arrives on the carpet.
Tyla poses for photographers on the baby blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Halle Bailey (“You, Me & Tuscany”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson attends the NAACP Image Awards.
Regé-Jean Page (“You, Me & Tuscany”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
Issa Rae poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
“Abbott Elementary” star Tyler James Williams on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Chloe Bailey attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
Tyriq Withers (“Reminders of Him,” “Him”) attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Sinners” star Jayme Lawson on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Uzo Aduba attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Forever” star Lovie Simone poses for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
Eva Marcille poses on the blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Edwina Findley shines on the blue carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Actor and director Mario Van Peebles poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Michelle Buteau poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Don Lemon attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Reasonable Doubt” star Emayatzy Corinealdi attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“Beyond the Gates” star Brandon Claybon smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
Pretty Vee poses on the carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.
Elijah Blake attends the NAACP Image Awards.
“The Ms. Pat Show” star Ms. Pat arrives to the NAACP Image Awards.
Tabitha Brown smiles for photographers at the NAACP Image Awards.
Terrence J and Trevor Jackson during pre-show livestream at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
Kyla Pratt poses on the carpet before co-hosting the livestream pre-show for the NAACP Image Awards.
“Forever” star Michael Cooper Jr. attends the NAACP Image Awards.
Aiyana-Lee (“Highest 2 Lowest”) on the carpet at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
“Sistas” star Mignon attends the NAACP Image Awards.
