01of 14Regina KingJames Anthony via GettyTheOne Night in Miamidirector and double nominee of the night, posed in front of her backyard backdrop in a custom asymmetrical Oscar de la Renta mini dress that featured an oversized bow with an attached train. She wore her hair in multi-colored box braids that matched the copper-toned ensemble and accessorized with Stuart Weitzman sandals and Irene Neuwirth Jewelry. “#blackexcellence,” King captioned anInstagramphoto of her look.

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Regina King

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Actress/director Regina King gets ready for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

TheOne Night in Miamidirector and double nominee of the night, posed in front of her backyard backdrop in a custom asymmetrical Oscar de la Renta mini dress that featured an oversized bow with an attached train. She wore her hair in multi-colored box braids that matched the copper-toned ensemble and accessorized with Stuart Weitzman sandals and Irene Neuwirth Jewelry. “#blackexcellence,” King captioned anInstagramphoto of her look.

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Viola Davis

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Viola Davis NAACP awards 2021

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Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tracee Ellis Ross NAACP awards 2021

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Angela Bassett

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Angela Bassett NAACP awards

05of 14Alicia KeysGettyThe superstar singer supported husband Swizz Beatz — who won an NAACP Image Award for Verzuz, a webcast series that he created in partnership with Timberland — in a figure-hugging Versace dress with a side slit and an exposed ruched bustier. She paired the look with Cartier jewelry.“Haven’t been dressed up in awhile but loving these cute date vibes with my 👑[husband]@therealswizzz,” Keys wrote onInstagram, joking, “I still like my sneakers better 🤣🤣 Who can feel me?😘😘😘”

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Alicia Keys

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz speak during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021.

The superstar singer supported husband Swizz Beatz — who won an NAACP Image Award for Verzuz, a webcast series that he created in partnership with Timberland — in a figure-hugging Versace dress with a side slit and an exposed ruched bustier. She paired the look with Cartier jewelry.

“Haven’t been dressed up in awhile but loving these cute date vibes with my 👑[husband]@therealswizzz,” Keys wrote onInstagram, joking, “I still like my sneakers better 🤣🤣 Who can feel me?😘😘😘”

06of 14Issa RaeLee Vuitton/AM PR Group via GettyTheInsecurestar, who took home the award for best actress in a comedy series, chose a flowy custom Prada halter maxi dress adorned with crystal embroidery and Forevermark jewelry — andshowed off the lookin a dreamy outdoor shoot.

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Issa Rae

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Issa Rae gets ready for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

TheInsecurestar, who took home the award for best actress in a comedy series, chose a flowy custom Prada halter maxi dress adorned with crystal embroidery and Forevermark jewelry — andshowed off the lookin a dreamy outdoor shoot.

07of 14Cynthia ErivoGettyThe superstar and stylist Jason Bolden have done it again! Cynthia delivered another awards season stop-and-stare style moment in her drop-waist Lanvin gown with a silver, see-through netted bodice and tiered skirt with Mateo jewels.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021.

The superstar and stylist Jason Bolden have done it again! Cynthia delivered another awards season stop-and-stare style moment in her drop-waist Lanvin gown with a silver, see-through netted bodice and tiered skirt with Mateo jewels.

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Marsai Martin

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Marsai Martin gets ready for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience on March 27, 2021

Theblack-ishactress wore a high-neck Christian Siriano feather appliqué mini dress. She wrapped her box braids into an updo and completed the look with a bright red lip and Forevermark jewelry.

09of 14Yara ShahidiJason Bolden/Courtesy DiorKeeping things casual-chic, thegrown-ishstar donned a pair of silky Dior PJs and matching blue slides to the virtual show. She kept her makeup natural and glowy, and pulled her hair into a slicked-back low ponytail.

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Yara Shahidi

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YARA SHAHIDI DRESSED IN DIOR BY MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI FOR THE 52ND ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

Keeping things casual-chic, thegrown-ishstar donned a pair of silky Dior PJs and matching blue slides to the virtual show. She kept her makeup natural and glowy, and pulled her hair into a slicked-back low ponytail.

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Andra Day

Andra Day speak during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021.

11of 14Misty CopelandNAACP via Getty ImagesThe ballerina accepted the prestigious Spingarn Medal in a bright blue suit and Chopard jewelry.

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Misty Copeland

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Misty Copeland speaks during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards

The ballerina accepted the prestigious Spingarn Medal in a bright blue suit and Chopard jewelry.

12of 14Aldis HodgeMarcus Ezell/Courtesy DiorThe outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture nominee looked sharp in a Dior black velvet peak lapel tuxedo and a black cotton shirt.

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Aldis Hodge

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The outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture nominee looked sharp in a Dior black velvet peak lapel tuxedo and a black cotton shirt.

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Madalen Mills

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Madalen Mills

14of 14Jurnee SmollettMaria Jose Govea/Abigail Bickel via GettyThe outstanding actress in a drama series nominee watched the show from her living room in an Alexandre Vauthier gown that featured an emerald green silk skirt and a black velvet bustier top. She teamed the strapless dress with hot pink strappy stilettos, plus Cathy Waterman and John Hardy jewelry.

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Jurnee Smollett

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Jurnee Smollett gets ready for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021

The outstanding actress in a drama series nominee watched the show from her living room in an Alexandre Vauthier gown that featured an emerald green silk skirt and a black velvet bustier top. She teamed the strapless dress with hot pink strappy stilettos, plus Cathy Waterman and John Hardy jewelry.

source: people.com