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See Photos From the NAACP Image Awards, a Celebration of Black Excellence in Arts and Culture
The ceremony honored achievements in over 90 categories, with Ryan Coogler's Sinners leading nominations at 18 and winning multiple awards, including best writing and directing.
- On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, the 57th NAACP Image Awards took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS with Deon Cole hosting.
- Handing out trophies across multiple nights, the Image Awards held three non-televised virtual ceremonies Monday–Wednesday and a Creative Honors event Thursday.
- Major winners and lifetime honorees included Ryan Coogler, director , who won four awards, Colman Domingo, Oscar-nominated actor , Viola Davis, multiple award-winning actress and activist , and Salt‑N‑Pepa and DJ Spinderella .
- As a late-season event near Black History Month, the NAACP Image Awards are billed as an annual celebration of Black excellence and served as one of Hollywood awards season's final stops.
- Nomination lists show a competitive field, with Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan and Teyana Taylor nominated, Bel-Air leading TV with seven nods, and stars on the baby blue carpet in Pasadena.
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NAACP Image Awards 2026 Red Carpet Arrivals
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 […]
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