Actress Angela Bassett accepts the Entertainer of the Year Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California, US. Photo Credit: Reuters
Angela Bassett won Entertainer of the Year at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards, a night in which she also received the trophy for acting in a television series. 9-1-1,
Marvel superhero sequel to be headed by Bassett Black Panther: Wakanda Forever won Best Motion Picture at the ceremony, which was broadcast live on BET from Pasadena, California.
Viola Davis wins Outstanding Actress for the action epic lady kinga project in which he participated and starred. Will Smith wins for slavery drama FreedomHis first release since last year’s Academy Awards, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage before winning his first Best Actor trophy.
“I’ve never wanted to be brave enough as a woman, as a Black woman, as an artist,” Davis said, referencing a quote from her character in the film, which she called her magnum opus. . “I thank everyone who was involved in lady king Because that was nothing but high-octane bravery.
Abbott Elementary Won for Outstanding Comedy Series. Creator and series star Quinta Brunson invites her co-stars onstage and praises shows like black-ish to pave the way for his series.
The 54th NAACP Image Awards were presented Saturday in Pasadena, California, with Queen Latifah hosting. Serena Williams received the Jackie Robinson Sports Award, which recognizes individuals in sports for their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement, as well as high achievement in athletics.
The ceremony, which honors entertainers, athletes and writers of color, was hosted by Queen Latifah. Special honorees included Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.