Usher and Victoria Monét Lead Nominations at 2024 NAACP Image Awards — See the Full List!

Mar. 15, 2025

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The 55thNAACP Image Awardsare right around the corner, and some of the year’s biggest stars could walk home with a trophy.

Colman Domingoearned the most acting nominations with three for his work onRustinandThe Color Purple, whileAyo Edebirifollowed closely with two for her roles inThe BearandAbbott Elementary.

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Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, said in a statement, “We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees, whose outstanding contributions across film, television and streaming, music, literature, podcasts, and more have inspired us all.”

He continued, “The NAACP Image Awards stand as a tribute to their creativity, talent, and dedication to authentic storytelling and are a testament to the richness and diversity of our community.”

BET Media Group’s president and CEO Scott Mills also spoke about the awards show in a statement: “As we reflect on the rich legacy of the NAACP, we take pride in honoring the artistic brilliance of this year’s nominees. We are excited to illuminate and celebrate the extraordinary talent within our community.”

Voting for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards is open to the public for several categories from now through Feb. 24 atwww.naacpimageawards.net. The ceremony airs live at 8 p.m. on March 16 via BET and CBS.

See the complete list of 55th NAACP Image Awards nominations below.

Keke Palmer in Los Angeles in January 2024.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty

Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES

Outstanding Motion Picture

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Halle Bailey in Paris in June 2023.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty

Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

Outstanding International Motion Picture

Teyana Taylor in New York City in October 2023.Arturo Holmes/Getty

Arturo Holmes/Getty

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

Outstanding Character Voice–Over Performance (Motion Picture)

Outstanding Short–Form (Live Action)

Outstanding Short–Form (Animated)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film

TELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIES

‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast.Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Kenan Thompson.Kwaku Alston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Kwaku Alston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Angela Bassett in Beverly Hills in January 2024.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

Jennifer Hudson in Los Angeles in December 2023.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Frazer Harrison/Getty

Outstanding Talk Series

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

Outstanding Children’s Program

Sherri Shepherd in New York City in April 2023.Dimitrios Kambouris/Variety via Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Variety via Getty

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Outstanding Guest Performance

Outstanding Animated Series

Kyla Pratt.Jonathan Leibson/Getty

Outstanding Character Voice–Over Performance (Television)

Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series

Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama

Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

RECORDING CATEGORIES

Victoria Monét performs in New York City in October 2023.Udo Salters Photography/Getty

Udo Salters Photography/Getty

Outstanding New Artist

Outstanding Male Artist

Outstanding Female Artist

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

Outstanding International Song

Megan Thee Stallion performs in San Francisco in August 2023.Zuma / SplashNews.com

Zuma / SplashNews.com

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

Outstanding Album

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

Outstanding Jazz Album

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

Coco Jones in Los Angeles in October 2023.Phillip Faraone/Getty

Phillip Faraone/Getty

Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

DOCUMENTARY CATEGORIES

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

Outstanding Short-Form Documentary

WRITING CATEGORIES

Donald Glover in Los Angeles in March 2023.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

DIRECTING CATEGORIES

Ava DuVernay in Venice in September 2023.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

LITERARY CATEGORIES

Rich Paul.Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

Outstanding Graphic Novel

PODCAST CATEGORIES

Laverne Cox in New York City in October 2023.Rob Kim/Getty

Rob Kim/Getty

Outstanding News and Information Podcast

Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast

Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast

Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast

Outstanding Scripted Series Podcast

Outstanding Podcast – Limited Series/Short-Form

COSTUME DESIGN, MAKE–UP & HAIRSTYLING CATEGORIES

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Austin in March 2023.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Michael Loccisano/Getty

Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)

Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

source: people.com