Cynthia Erivo at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Gilbert Flores/Variety
The best of the best in Black television, film and more was honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday and more than a handful of our favorite Black stars were in the building.
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Some of those people included “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, Chairman’s Award recipient and former Vice President Kamala Harris, Hall of Fame Award honorees Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans and the rest of the family; Halle and Chloe Bailey, Gabrielle Union, Essence Atkins and more.
But in addition to all the famous faces, a large part of what made this year’s awards show so special was the fabulous fashions, gorgeous gowns and stunning looks that graced the purple carpet. And because we know you love to indulge in the goodness along with us—let’s take a look at a handful of the famous faces that brought amazing looks to this year’s awards show.
From Jurnee Smollett to John David Washington, here are the best looks!
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff
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Morris Chestnut
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Gabrielle Union
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Emayatzi Corinealdi, Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian
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Jurnee Smollett
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Halle Bailey
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Chloe Bailey
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Kingsley Ben-Adir
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John David Washington
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Shannon Sharpe
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Kyla Pratt
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Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., and Marlon Wayans
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David Alan Grier
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Ego Nwodim
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