The NAACP Image Awards celebrate black excellence in film, TV, and music and this year legal drama Just Mercy and family sitcom Black-ish took the lead.
Michael B. Jordan’s latest film dominated the motion picture categories, but the list of major winners also included Lupita Nyong’o’s role in Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed horror film Us and Marsai Martin’s big-screen breakthrough in Little.
When it comes to the TV field, Black-ish swept the comedy categories, winning a total of six trophies. The mini-series When They See Us came in second with three awards, and it was followed by Greenleaf, Power, and Red Table Talk.
Lizzo took the entertainer of the year award, but it was Beyoncé that dominated the music categories thanks to the success of her live album Homecoming, and The Lion King soundtrack.
NAACP Image Awards took place on February 22nd at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT 2020 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS:
Entertainer of the Year
Lizzo
TELEVISION
Outstanding Comedy Series
“black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson — “black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Deon Cole — “black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Marsai Martin — “black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Drama Series
“Greenleaf” (OWN)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Omari Hardwick — “Power” (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Harold Perrineau — “Claws” (TNT)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Lynn Whitfield — “Greenleaf” (OWN)
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
“When They See Us” (Netflix)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Jharrel Jerome — “When They See Us” (Netflix)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Niecy Nash — “When They See Us” (Netflix)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
“Unsung” (TV One)
Outstanding Talk Series
“Red Table Talk” (Facebook Watch)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series/Game Show
“Rhythm + Flow” (Netflix)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
“Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” (Netflix)
Outstanding Children’s Program
“Family Reunion” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Marsai Martin — “black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) — Individual or Ensemble
Jada Pinkett Smith — “Red Table Talk” (Facebook Watch)
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) — Individual or Ensemble
Steve Harvey — “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC)
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series
Kelly Rowland — “American Soul” (BET Networks)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross — “black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Angela Bassett — “9-1-1” (FOX)
MOTION PICTURE
Outstanding Motion Picture
“Just Mercy” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Michael B. Jordan — “Just Mercy” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Lupita Nyong’o — “Us” (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Jamie Foxx — “Just Mercy” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Marsai Martin — “Little” (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Marsai Martin — “Little” (Universal Pictures)
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
“Just Mercy” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
“Dolemite is My Name” (Netflix)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
James Earl Jones — “The Lion King” (Walt Disney Studios)
RECORDING
Outstanding Album
Homecoming: The Live Album” – Beyoncé (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)
Outstanding New Artist
Lil Nas X (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Male Artist
Bruno Mars (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“SPIRIT” – Beyoncé (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“Before I Let Go” – Beyoncé (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Brown Skin Girl” – Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, Beyoncé & WizKiD (Parkwood
Entertainment/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Jazz Album
“Love & Liberation” – Jazzmeia Horn (Concord Jazz)
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (Traditional or Contemporary)
“Laughter” – Bebe Winans feat. Korean Soul (Regimen Records)
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
“Juice” – Lizzo (Nice Life Records/Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
“The Lion King: The Gift” – Beyoncé w/Various Artists (Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records)
