NAACP Image Awards: The Complete Winners List
Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) have a meeting in the “Sins of the Father” episode of “Empire” on FOX.
Anthony Anderson hosted the NAACP Image Awards show on Feb. 5, airing on TV One, honoring performers in film and TV, with previous awards presented on Feb. 4 for achievement in music, literature and animation.
During the awards show, NAACP president Cornell William Brooks presented John Legend with the President’s Award for his public service. Performers took the stage to sing Legend’s “Ordinary People” and Oscar-winning song “Glory” fromSelma.
Legend accepted the award after singing his hit “All of Me,” thanking his team, his wife Chrissy Teigen and the NAACP.
“We know that we stand on the shoulders of giants who risked their lives to bring us closer to true freedom,” Legend said. “And of course, we are still fighting for freedom,” he added, noting police injustice, before sending out an inspiring and positive message. “I’m hopeful that our generation will demand and achieve radical change in our lifetime.”
“Our lives should, indeed, matter just as much as anyone else’s,” he said. “Fighting for justice isn’t an act of hate, it’s an act of love. So let’s spread love, let’s make the world a more beautiful and just place. We have so much opportunity, let’s not waste it.”
NAACP Chairwoman Rosyln Brock also presented the annual Chairman’s Award to several recipients, including: Brittany “Bree” Newsome; Justice League NYC; Concerned Student 1950 Collective at the University of Missouri, Columbia; The University of Mississippi NAACP College Chapter; Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III; Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley; Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, and Jussie Smollett.
Entertainer of the Year
Michael B. Jordan ***WINNER
Outstanding Motion Picture
Straight Outta Compton (Universal) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Michael B. Jordan, Creed (Warner Bros./Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Sanaa Lathan, The Perfect Guy (Screen Gems) *** WINNER
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Straight Outta Compton (Universal) ***WINNER
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Phylicia Rashad, Creed (Warner Bros./Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) ***WINNER
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (Netflix) ***WINNER
Outstanding Documentary (Film)
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (PBS Distribution/Firelight Films) ***WINNER
Outstanding Documentary (Television)
Muhammad Ali: The Peoples Champ (BET) ***WINNER
Outstanding Comedy Series
black-ish (ABC) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, black-ish (ABC) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish (ABC) *** WINNER
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Mike Epps, Survivor’s Remorse (Starz) ***WINNER
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin, black-ish (ABC) ***WINNER
Outstanding Drama Series
Empire (Fox) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Terrence Howard, Empire (Fox) ***WINNER
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson, Empire (Fox) *** WINNER
Outstanding New Artist
Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records) ***WINNER
Outstanding Male Artist
Pharrell Williams (Columbia Records/I Am Other) ***WINNER
Outstanding Female Artist
Jill Scott (Atlantic Records) ***WINNER
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Conqueror” — Empire Cast feat. Estelle & Jussie Smollett (Columbia Records) ***WINNER
Outstanding Jazz Album
Miles Davis at Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4, Miles Davis(Columbia/Legacy Recordings) ***WINNER
Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
It’s Personal, Tina Campbell (Gee Tree Creative) ***WINNER
Outstanding Music Video
“Shame” — Tyrese Gibson (Voltron Recordz) ***WINNER
Outstanding Song (Traditional)
“Back Together” — Jill Scott (Atlantic Records) ***WINNER
Outstanding Album
Woman, Jill Scott (Atlantic Records) ***WINNER
Outstanding Song (Contemporary)
“You’re So Beautiful” — Empire Cast feat. Jussie Smollett & Yazz (Columbia Records) ***WINNER