The NAACP Image Awards Nominations Are Finally In — Find Out Who Made The Cut

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The 56th NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today and there are so many celebs and creatives being acknowledged for their work in TV, film, music, writing, costume design, and more.

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The Piano Lesson, the Malcolm Washington-directed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play, leads the way with 14 nominations.

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Next up are Nickel Boys, Bob Marley: One Love, and The Book of Clarence, with six nominations, followed by Wicked and The Six Triple Eight, earning five nominations.

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Here's a taste of what you can expect:

Entertainer of the Year

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Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year

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Outstanding Motion Picture

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Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

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Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Woman in elegant, asymmetric pink gown and black gloves, posing with hands clasped

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Person in floral, puff-sleeve top and pants, posing at Golden Globes event with flower backdrop

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

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Outstanding International Motion Picture

Two people in formal, mid-20th century attire inside a lavish room with ornate decor and a dessert table in the background

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

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Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

A group of musicians is joyfully gathered in a room, with one playing guitar and another with a drum. They are casually dressed and smiling

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

Animated characters from "Inside Out" stand together in a colorful control room, portraying various emotions with unique expressions and features

Outstanding Character Voiceover Performance — Motion Picture

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Outstanding Comedy Series

A group of seven people, dressed in formal and casual attire, pose on stairs in front of a brick building

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Person smiling on red carpet in elegant, fitted white gown with voluminous curly hair

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Person in an elegant red dress with a pleated skirt on the red carpet, holding a clutch

Outstanding Drama Series

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Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Man in a sleek tuxedo poses confidently on a red carpet, with sponsor logos in the background

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

A person in a stylish wide-brimmed hat and sleeveless top stands against a blurred backdrop, appearing confident and elegant

Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

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Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

A person in a dark suit with a white shirt poses in front of a backdrop with "Awards" partially visible

Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

A person on the red carpet in a sleek, fitted red dress at a celebrity event, posing against a backdrop with text

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

A man wearing a sleeveless shirt and red hat poses in front of a backdrop with blue flowers at a celebrity event

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

Person in elegant black dress at "The Front Room" event, holding a black clutch, with a backdrop featuring the A24 logo

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Brandy Norwood — Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney+)
Jayme Lawson — Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic)
Loretta Devine — Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love (Lifetime)
Sanaa Lathan — Young. Wild. Free. (BET+)
Taraji P. Henson — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)

Tune in to the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. on BET and CBS.

You can find the full nomination list here.

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