Kerry Washington, Teyana Taylor and Halle Bailey lead best-dressed stars at NAACP Image Awards 2026
Kerry Washington, Teyana Taylor and Halle Bailey were showstoppers on the red carpet amid the array of stars at this year’s NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.
Celebrities galore flocked to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the 57th edition of the annual ceremony celebrating black talent in showbiz.
Hosted by comic Deon Cole, who has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards in the past for the show Black-ish, the show will give prizes in 90 categories.
Washington, 49, who is up for best actress in a motion picture for Shadow Force, was the image of elegant simplicity for her latest awards show.
She cut a regal figure with a strapless full-length black gown, topped with a powder pink sash that fell back into a luxurious bow-tied train, nearly brushing the floor.
Letting her luscious locks cascade freely over her shoulders, she held a clutch with an ‘ICE OUT’ pin attached to it and wore a set of drop earrings by Sabyasachi.
Kerry Washington (left) and Halle Bailey (right) were showstoppers on the red carpet amid the array of stars at this year’s NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles
Teyana Taylor, who has emerged as one of the toasts of this awards season for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, was a commanding presence Saturday
Bailey, 25, who shot to fame with her elder sister Chloe as the singing double-act Chloe + Halle, is part of the lineup of presenters for the evening.
She radiated glamour in a structured gown that brought back memories of the 1960s with the extravagant flared up fabric over shoulders and behind her neck.
With a plunging neckline, a cut that flattered her willowy physique and print that appeared to be inspired by stained glass, Bailey’s dress made a distinct impression.
Meanwhile her sister was equally striking in a structured frock with sheer accents over the legs and wing-like extensions floating in front of her upper arms.
Teyana Taylor, who has emerged as one of the toasts of this awards season for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, was a commanding presence Saturday.
Her obsidian-toned gown was finely rushed to give almost the impression of a flowing fluid, and featured an extravagant train dragging behind her on the floor.
Water hitmaker Tyla draped her enviably lithe figure in a simple raven gown, teamed with a lawyered pearl choker and a retro chic beehive hairdo.
Bringing out her luminous complexion with makeup, the South African pop star added an extra splash of glitz to the look with a couple of rings.
Washington cut a regal figure with a strapless full-length black gown, topped with a powder pink sash that fell back into a luxurious bow-tied train, nearly brushing the floor
Bailey, 25, who shot to fame with her elder sister Chloe as the singing double-act Chloe + Halle, is part of the lineup of presenters for the evening
She radiated glamour in a structured gown that brought back memories of the 1960s with the extravagant flared up fabric over shoulders and behind her neck
Taylor’s obsidian-toned gown was finely rushed to give almost the impression of a flowing fluid, and featured an extravagant train dragging behind her on the floor
Keke Palmer, nominated for best actress in a movie for One of Them Days, looked bridal in an ethereal floor-length off-white gown
With a diaphanous train, feathery puffs around her wrists and a gently ruched midsection, the frock gave a distinctly nuptial impression
Chloe Bailey was striking in a structured frock with sheer accents over the legs and wing-like extensions floating in front of her upper arms
Water hitmaker Tyla draped her enviably lithe figure in a simple raven gown, teamed with a lawyered pearl choker and a retro chic beehive hairdo
Daphnee Duplaix, who was a Playboy centerfold in the 1990s, sizzled once again in a sequined dress with sheer stripes that offered a generous glimpse of her figure
Although she lost out on her personal acting prize to Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, her hit sitcom Abbott Elementary did win outstanding comedy series
Quinta Brunson, who created and stars on Abbott Elementary, brought a touch of autumn to the wintertime show in a dress made to resemble a bed of fallen leaves
Keke Palmer, nominated for best actress in a movie for One of Them Days, looked bridal in an ethereal floor-length off-white gown.
With a diaphanous train, feathery puffs around her wrists and a gently ruched midsection, the frock gave a distinctly nuptial impression.
Daphnee Duplaix, who was a Playboy centerfold in the 1990s, sizzled once again in a sequined dress with sheer stripes that offered a generous glimpse of her figure.
Janelle James, who was up for a motion picture supporting actress prize for One of Them Days starring Keke Palmer and SZA, glowed in a studded chrome look.
Although she lost out on her personal acting prize to Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, her hit sitcom Abbott Elementary did win outstanding comedy series.
Quinta Brunson, who created and stars on Abbott Elementary, brought a touch of autumn to the wintertime show in a dress made to resemble a bed of fallen leaves.
Bridgerton heartthrob Rege-Jean Page rocked a black tuxedo with shimmering lapels, as well as a black dress shirt with no tie and a few top buttons beguilingly undone.
Sandra Denton, better known as Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa, was unmissable in a throwback chic suit with shoulder pads, flared cuffs and flowing trousers.
Bridgerton heartthrob Rege-Jean Page rocked a black tuxedo with shimmering lapels, as well as a black dress shirt with no tie and a few top buttons beguilingly undone
Sandra Denton, better known as Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa, was unmissable in a throwback chic suit with shoulder pads, flared cuffs and flowing trousers
Deidra Roper, whom Salt-N-Pepa fans will also recognize as Spinderella, strutted her stuff in a monochrome look including an asymmetric mini with floor-length fringe
Uzo Aduba of Orange Is the New Black fame modeled a low-cut mermaid dress while Colman Domingo teamed a bright yellow outfit with splashily colorful cowboy boots
Some couples took the opportunity to turn the event into a date night, such as dashing Tyson star Michael Jai White and his wife of a decade Gillian
Deidra Roper, whom Salt-N-Pepa fans will also recognize as Spinderella, strutted her stuff in a monochrome look including an asymmetric mini with floor-length fringe.
Uzo Aduba of Orange Is the New Black fame modeled a low-cut mermaid dress while Colman Domingo teamed a bright yellow outfit with splashily colorful cowboy boots.
Some couples took the opportunity to turn the event into a date night, such as dashing Tyson star Michael Jai White and his wife of a decade Gillian.
Chase Infiniti’s ensemble gave a whiff of Jessica Rabbit, with its tantalizingly high thigh-slit, blood-red opera gloves and masses of feathery showgirl fringe.
Less than a month after his arrest, Don Lemon beamed triumphantly as he hit the red carpet holding hands with his real estate broker husband Tim Malone.
