Full List of 52nd Annual NAACP Image Award Winners!
The 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards proved to be the Black Excellence that we've all needed after the last 365 days. President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris opened up the festivities with powerful words of encouragement for the culture. The night was packed with performances, surprising wins and tear jerking moments. We've captured the highlights and the winners all for you right here!
Below are a list of the winners from the live television broadcast on March 27, 2021.
Entertainer of the Year
D-Nice
Outstanding Motion Picture
Bad Boys For Life
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Chadwick Boseman – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Social Justice Impact
Stacey Abrams
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Issa Rae – “Insecure”
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis – “How To Get Away With Murder”
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Regé-Jean Page – “Bridgerton”
Presidents Award
LeBron James
Hall of Fame Award
Eddie Murphy
Outstanding Social Media Personality
Tabitha Brown
March 26 Winners
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”
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”
Special Award – Key of Life Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Special Award – Sports Award I Stephen Curry
March 25 Winners
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
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, Blu 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 WNBA)
March 24 Winners
Outstanding Talk Series Red Table Talk
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition or Game Show Celebrity Family Feud
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) VERZUZ
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) The New York Times Presents “The Killing of Breonna Taylor”