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Our favorite looks from the 2024 NAACP Awards
Today fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards invited the shining stars of Black Hollywood to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. As the legendary Queen Latifah returns as host for a second yr, the evening is devoted to honoring their achievements in a wide range of industries – from television and film to literature and music. But first, stars appeared on the red carpet to serve with glances for a moment; a celebration of beauty and black excellence before the ceremony begins.
NAACP nominee (and ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood honoree) Danielle Brooks arrived at the awards ceremony with a gold-wrapped ponytail and a curl pinned to her brow. Her classic, neutral makeup matched Sabrina Elba – whose mermaid eyes needed no makeup in any respect. Sheryl Lee Ralph continued the bob trend on the red carpet, showing off full curls and sculpted pink. Meanwhile, dreamy Damson Idris ought to be nominated in the “Outstanding Skin” category because of his poreless complexion.
Award winners Taraji P. HensonQuinta Brunson’s finger waves and slicked-back curls and glossy baby hair took us back to classic Hollywood glamour. When did America’s sweetheart Keke Palmer occur? She showed up with black and white smokey eye shadow and a matte nude lip. On the same page, Eva Marcille added pink eyeliner to the black tie look that dominated the evening.
Below, we’re sharing 20 of our favorite looks from the NAACP Awards red carpet.
Taraji P. Henson attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
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Sabrina Elba and Idris Elba
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: (L-R) Sabrina Elba and Idris Elba attend the fifty fifth Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Damson Idris, winner of Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for “Snowfall”, attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California . (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for the NAACP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Quinta Brunson accepts the award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for “Abbott Elementary” on stage during the fifty fifth Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California . (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Eva Marcille attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for the NAACP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Keke Palmer attends the fifty fifth Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Usher attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Tichina Arnold attends the fifty fifth Annual NAACP Awards Ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Novi Brown attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Caroline Wanga poses in the press room during the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L. Marshall/Getty Images for BET)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Pinky Cole attends the fifty fifth Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Halle Bailey attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
Yara Shahidi attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Kyla Pratt attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Deandre Brown attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
Francesca Amiker attends the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
Andra Day at the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: KJ Smith poses in the press room during the fifty fifth NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L. Marshall/Getty Images for BET)