The 2021 NAACP Image Awards announced winners with Anthony Anderson hosting for the eighth year in a row from a Los Angeles studio, while nominees and winners appeared remotely via video and presenters appeared from iconic locations in L.A., New York and Atlanta.
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Regé-Jean Page, Bridgerton
Congratulations to the striking @regejean for winning Outstanding Actor In A Drama Series! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/PBVcjOtecW
— BET Music (@BETMusic) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder
Congratulations to the icon @violadavis for winning Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/54JK9MaZUB
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Issa Rae, Insecure
Major congratulations and love to @IssaRae for winning the Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series at the 52nd #NAACPImageAwards! pic.twitter.com/tHVfTRmFR9
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Two nominations, two wins; @violadavis is named Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/D5SP5rV4L1
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Outstanding Actor In A Motion Picture goes to… Chadwick Boseman! Congratulations! We can honor his legacy by visiting https://t.co/gmZDyIUWxI to gain awareness. #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/xzEJnT3OHC
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Motion Picture
Bad Boys For Life
#BADBOYSFORLIFE! Congrats to the film on winning Outstanding Motion Picture. #NAACPImageAwards #OURStories #OURExcellence #OURCulture pic.twitter.com/q5cOLFRXBo
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Chairman’s Award
Rev. D. James Lawson
Rev. James Lawson – recipient of the chairman’s award at tonight’s #NAACPImageAwards – is a civil rights LEGEND.
If you don’t know Rev. Lawson, please watch this: pic.twitter.com/FMUkrl8aoe
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) March 28, 2021
Presidents Award
LeBron James
.@KingJames receives the President’s Award. #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/QYUg6Sa8qj
— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) March 28, 2021
Hall of Fame Award
Eddie Murphy
ICYMI: #EddieMurphy receives #NAACPImageAwards Hall of Fame honor ?? pic.twitter.com/KiI9SktCfg
— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) March 28, 2021
Entertainer of the Year
D-Nice
.@aliciakeys and @THEREALSWIZZZ present the winner for Entertainer Of The Year Award to @Dnice!!!! #NAACPImageAwards #OURStories #OURExcellence #OURCulture pic.twitter.com/pWkOjDvdXY
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Social Justice Impact
Stacey Abrams
The Social Justice Impact Award recipient is @stacyabrams! Congratulations and thank you for your impact on our nation. #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/tNjda5ri17
— BET (@BET) March 28, 2021
Previously announced winners from non-televised ceremonies:
Outstanding Comedy Series
Insecure
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Deon Cole, black-ish
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin, black-ish
Black Girl Magic!!! Congrats to @marsaimartin on her @naacpimageaward win for Outstanding Performance By A Youth!!! ?#WBLS #MarsaiMartin
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— 107.5 WBLS FM (@WBLS1075FM) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Chadwick Boseman, Da 5 Bloods
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Phylicia Rashad, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Madalen Mills, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
Nadia Hallgren, Becoming
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
The Banker
Outstanding International Motion Picture
Night of the Kings
Outstanding Drama Series
Power Book II: Ghost
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Clifford “Method Man” Smith, Power Book II: Ghost
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Mary J. Blige, Power Book II: Ghost
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Blair Underwood, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Octavia Spencer, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Key of Life Award
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Jackie Robinson Sports Award
Stephen Curry
ICYMI: @StephenCurry30 accepted the Jackie Robinson Sports award during the 52nd #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/hgjblmRXoj
— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
The Awkward Black Man – Walter Mosley
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
A Promised Land – Barack Obama
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
We’re Better Than This – Elijah Cummings
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
The Dead Are Arising – Les Payne, Tamara Payne
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
Vegetable Kingdom – Bryant Terry
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
The Age of Phillis – Honorée Jeffers
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm – Katheryn Russell-Brown, Eric Velasquez
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
Before the Ever After – Jacqueline Woodson
Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
Keith McQuirter , By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
Melissa Haizlip, Mr. Soul
Outstanding Documentary (Film)
John Lewis: Good Trouble
Outstanding Documentary (Television – Series or Special)
The Last Dance
Special Award – Youth Activist of the Year
Madison Potts
Special Award – Activist of the Year
Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony
Outstanding New Artist
Doja Cat – “Say So”
Outstanding Male Artist
Drake – “Laugh Now, Cry Later”
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé – “Black Parade”
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
“Do It” – Chloe x Halle
Watch Chloe x Halle's acceptance speech for the Outstanding Soul/R&B Song #NAACPImageAwards ? pic.twitter.com/2qErIi4ZOM
— Chlöe x Halle Now (@cxhnow) March 28, 2021
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
“Savage Remix” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Chloe x Halle – “Wonder What She Thinks Of Me”
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé – “Savage Remix”
Outstanding Album
Chilombo – Jhené Aiko
Outstanding Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
Brown Skin Girl – Beyonce’ feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blue Ivy Carter
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental
Music From and Inspired By Soul – Jon Batiste
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
Holy Room – Live at Alte Oper – Somi
Outstanding International Song
“Lockdown” – Original Koffee
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Soul Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste and Tom MacDougall
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
“Touch from you” – Tamela Mann
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
The Return – The Clark Sisters
Special Award – Sports Award II
WNBA Player’s Association (Nneka Ogqumike accepting on behalf of WNBAPA)
