Jeymes Samuel’s acclaimed western, “The Harder They Fall,” was named Outstanding Motion Picture during this past Saturday’s televised portion of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards after the five non-televised ceremonies last week. The film, which was overlooked by the Academy Awards, won five accolades (the most of any nominee), while Will Smith and Jennifer Hudson were named Best Actor and Actress for their respective work in the powerful biopics, Reinaldo Marcus Green’s “King Richard” and Liesl Tommy’s “Respect.” Hudson also earned the marquee Entertainer of the Year award. HBO’s brilliant comedy series, “Insecure,” which just wrapped in December, won four prizes including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Actress in a Comedy for its creator/star Issa Rae. Special honors included the President’s Award, presented to Prince Harry & Meghan Markle; the NAACP Chairman’s Award, presented to Samuel L. Jackson and the Social Justice Impact Award, given to “1619 Project” creator Nikole Hannah-Jones. The full list of winners are included below, along with Mary B. Blige’s unforgettable performance from this year’s telecast… Entertainer of the YearJennifer Hudson Outstanding Motion PictureThe Harder They Fall (Netflix) Outstanding Actor in a Motion PictureWill Smith – King Richard (Warner Bros. Pictures) Outstanding Actress in a Motion PictureJennifer Hudson – Respect (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures/United Artists Releasing) Outstanding Comedy SeriesInsecure (HBO) Outstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesAnthony Anderson – Black-ish (ABC) Outstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesIssa Rae – Insecure (HBO) Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesAngela Bassett – 9-1-1 (Fox) Outstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC) Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special“Colin in Black & White” Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialKevin Hart – “True Story” Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialTaraji P. Henson – “Annie Live!” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialCourtney B. Vance – “Genius: Aretha” Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialRegina Hall – “Nine Perfect Strangers” Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)Miles Brown- “black-ish” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesDeon Cole – “black-ish” Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNatasha Rothwell – “Insecure” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesCliff “Method Man” Smith – “Power Book II: Ghost” Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesMary J. Blige – “Power Book II: Ghost” Outstanding Drama Series“Queen Sugar” Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)Angel Kristi Williams – “Colin in Black & White” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureDaniel Kaluuya – “Judas and the Black Messiah” Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureRegina King – “The Harder They Fall” Outstanding Documentary (Film)“Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power” Outstanding Independent Motion Picture“CODA” Outstanding Animated Motion Picture“Encanto” Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental“Sounds from the Ancestors” – Kenny Garrett Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal“Generations”- The Baylor Project Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song“Help Me” – Tamala Mann feat. The Fellas Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album“Overcomer” – Tamela Mann Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open” Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)Tobe Nwigwe Feat. Fat Nwigwe – “Fye Fye” Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album“The Harder They Fall (The Motion Picture Soundtrack)” – JAY-Z & Jeymes Samuel Outstanding International Song“Essence” – Wizkid featuring Tems & Justin Bieber Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album“Essence” – Wizkid featuring Tems Outstanding New ArtistSaweetie – “Best Friend” Ft. Doja Cat Outstanding Male ArtistAnthony Hamilton – “Love Is The New Black” Outstanding Female ArtistJazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales” Outstanding Soul/R&B Song“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song“Fye Fye” – Tobe Nwigwe Feat. Fat Nwigwe Outstanding Album“Heaux Tales” – Jazmine Sullivan Outstanding Talk Series“Red Table Talk” Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Special or Series) – Individual or EnsembleJada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Willow Smith – “Red Table Talk” Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series“Wild ‘n Out” Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or EnsembleTrevor Noah – “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” Outstanding Variety or Game Show (Series or Special)“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)“The Reidout” Outstanding Documentary (Television)“High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America” Outstanding Children’s Program“Family Reunion” Outstanding Animated Series“We The People” Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)Cree Summer – “Rugrats” Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion PictureLetitia Wright – “Sing 2” Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion PictureDanny Boyd Jr. – “Bruised” Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)Jeymes Samuel- “The Harder They Fall” Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture“The Harder They Fall” Outstanding International Motion Picture7 Prisoners Outstanding Guest PerformanceMaya Rudolph- “Saturday Night Live” Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama“Between the Scenes” – The Daily Show Outstanding Short-Form Series or Special – Reality/Nonfiction“Lynching Postcards: ‘Token of a Great Day’” Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)“When The Sun Sets (Lakutshon’ Ilanga)” Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)“Us Again” Outstanding Writing in a Comedy SeriesIssa Rae- “Insecure” – Episode #510 “Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!” Outstanding Writing in a Drama SeriesDavita Scarlett- “The Good Fight” – 505 Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or SpecialAbdul Williams – “Salt-N-Pepa” Outstanding Writing in a Motion PictureShaka King, Will Berson, Kenny Lucas, Keith Lucas – “Judas and the Black Messiah” Outstanding Directing in a Comedy SeriesBashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle – “South Side” – “Tornado” (208) Outstanding Directing in a Drama SeriesBarry Jenkins – “The Underground Railroad” Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or SpecialKenny Leon – “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia” Outstanding Directing in a DocumentarySamantha Knowles, Yoruba Richen, Geeta Gandbhir, Nadia Hallgren – “Black and Missing”- Ep 103 Outstanding Directing in a Motion PictureShaka King – “Judas and the Black Messiah” Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction“Long Division” – Kiese Laymon Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction“The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story” – Nikole Hannah-Jones Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author“Just As I Am” – Cicely Tyson Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography“Will”- Will Smith Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional“Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business)” – Tabitha Brown Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry“Perfect Black”- Crystal Wilkinson Outstanding Literary Work – Children“Stacey’s Extraordinary Words” – Stacey Abrams Kitt Thomas Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens“Ace of Spades”- Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Outstanding Podcast – News and Information“Blindspot: Tulsa Burning” Outstanding Podcast – Arts and Entertainment“Jemele Hill is Unbothered” Outstanding Podcast – Society and Culture“Jemele Hill is Unbothered” Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle / Self-Help“Two Funny Mamas” – Sherri Shepherd & Kym
