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Complete List of Televised 52nd NAACAP Image Award Winners

on March 30, 2021 |
Entertainment

The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the NAACP and saluting its work.

Winners of the night included D-NICE (Entertainer of the Year), Viola Davis (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series – “How To Get Away With Murder” and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture- “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), Regé-Jean Page (Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series –“Bridgerton”),Issa Rae (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – “Insecure”), Stacey Abrams (Social Justice Impact) and “Bad Boys For Life” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Outstanding Motion Picture).

The late Chadwick Boseman won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”. Chadwick’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award in his honor, encouraging fans to be proactive about their health and visit StandUpToCancer.org for more information about detecting the signs of colon cancer.

During the ceremony, legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. The Hall of Fame Award was presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend Arsenio Hall.

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, with the President’s Award, which was presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service.

Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan, kicked-off the music portion with an electrifying performance of “Pick Up Your Feelings” from her latest album Heaux Tales. Additionally, Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell took to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album Urban Hang Suite, performing “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)”.

Additional guest appearances included Alicia Keys, Andra Day, Arsenio Hall, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, Misty Copeland, Regina King, Samuel L. Jackson, the cast of Tyler Perry’s Sistas, Swizz Beatz, and Tracy Morgan.

Checkout the complete list of televised winners for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards:

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Regé-Jean Page – “Bridgerton”

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Viola Davis – “How To Get Away With Murder”

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Issa Rae – “Insecure”

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Viola Davis – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Chadwick Boseman – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Outstanding Motion Picture: “Bad Boys For Life”

Chairman’s Award: Rev. D. James Lawson

President’s Award: LeBron James

Hall of Fame Award: Eddie Murphy

Entertainer of the Year: D-Nice

Social Justice Impact: Stacey Abrams


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