'Hidden Figures' and 'Fences' win big at 48th NAACP Image Awards
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-naacp-image-awards-20170211-story.html
“Hidden Figures” was the big winner at the 48th NAACP Image Awards.
The historical drama about the black female NASA mathematicians who helped propel the first man into space scored two awards including outstanding motion picture and outstanding actress in a motion picture for Taraji P. Henson during Saturday’s portion of the awards, which was broadcast on TV One. The Margot Lee Shetterly book on which the film was based took home the prize for outstanding literary work-non-fiction during Friday’s non-televised ceremony.
While accepting the award for her portrayal of Katherine G. Johnson, Henson admitted that she’d never focused on math in school because it was understood that STEM fields were “for the boys.”
“There are roles you accept that scare you. And this one did because I failed math,” said Henson, who also won the award for outstanding actress in a drama series for her work on Fox’s “Empire.” “I made it my mission to do this film. This film was very important. It was bigger than me.”
Hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, the two hour show, broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was a celebratory night for a season in which a number of black film and TV projects gained greater visibility and acclaim in Hollywood.
"Where the hell was Steve Harvey when we needed him to announce the presidential election?" joked the “black-ish” star, which got a huge laugh from the crowd. More soberly, he touched on the current political climate and alluded heavily to the administration of President Donald Trump.
"Yes, it's hard when we watch the news today," said Anderson. "For every political success story like [the election of] California's [Senator] Kamala Harris...for every moment of triumph, there are sadly moments of tragedy. And those who want to return to the past now have the reins of power in their hands. But we should not fear. We should always have, as a very wise man once said, 'the audacity of hope.'"
Anderson also shouted out the actors and actresses contending for the coveted outstanding motion picture awards including "Fences" stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
"Denzel you are the G.O.A.T.," said Anderson. "And what a performance by Viola Davis. Viola deserves all the accolades. And so does that snot bubble!"
Washington, the night’s first winner, was met with a standing ovation.
In his speech, the actor tipped his cap to contemporaries like “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins and “Scandal” star Kerry Washington, extolled the necessity of hard work and determination and offered up the first mic drop moment of the night.
"Keep working, keep striving," he said. "Fall down seven times, get up eight. Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. So keep moving, keep growing, keep learning. See you at work."
The big winner in television was "black-ish," which took home six awards overall including outstanding comedy series, outstanding actor in a comedy series for Anderson — who shushed the audience’s raucous applause by saying, “Stop it, you’re taking up my time!” — and outstanding actress in a comedy series for Tracee Ellis Ross. "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah presented the award to Ross, but not before taking a jab at the president.
"The audience is so black and so beautiful," he said. "The room is so black it looks like a photo negative of the Trump administration."
The rest of the night’s speeches eschewed politics, focusing instead on the recent gains of African Americans in Hollywood, increasing visibility in the media and the importance of the NAACP for recognizing work by people of color. While accepting the award for outstanding comedy series, Anderson quipped of some of his “black-ish” collaborators onstage, "These white people never thought they would have an NAACP Image Award! God is good!"
Special honors were presented to Harvard Law professor Charles J. Ogletree Jr. and Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the architect for the National African American Museum in Washington D.C., who won the Chairman’s award and the President’s award, respectively. Both received standing ovations. “I’m very honored to receive this amazing award, thank you very much,” said Ogletree, in perhaps the shortest acceptance speech in history.
OWN’s “Queen Sugar” won the award for outstanding drama series, while “This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown nabbed the award for outstanding actor in a drama series.
Singer Andra Day opened the show with a pitch-perfect rendition of her anthem "Rise Up" set to a photo montage featuring images of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, Black Lives Matter protests and waving American flags.
The night’s other musical performer, John Legend, brought the house down with his 2016 R&B ballad "Surefire."
The final award of the night went to “Moana” and “Ballers” star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who won Entertainer of the Year.
Entertainer Of The Year
Dwayne Johnson
MOTION PICTURES
Outstanding Motion Picture
“Hidden Figures” (20th Century FOX)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Denzel Washington – “Fences” (Paramount)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Taraji P. Henson – Hidden Figures (20th Century FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Mahershala Ali – “Moonlight” (A24)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
“Moonlight” (A24)
DOCUMENTARY
Outstanding Documentary – (Film)
“13TH” (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary – (Television)
“Roots: A New Vision” (History)
TELEVISION
Outstanding Drama Series
“Queen Sugar” (OWN)
Outstanding Comedy Series
“Black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us” (NBC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Laurence Fishburne – “`black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Tichina Arnold – “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Jussie Smollett – “Empire” (FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Naturi Naughton – “Power” (Starz)
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
Courtney B. Vance – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
Regina King – “American Crime” (ABC)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
“BET Love and Happiness White House Special” (BET)
Outstanding Talk Series
“Steve Harvey” (Syndicated)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
“2016 Black Girls Rock” (BET)
Outstanding Children’s Program
“An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” (Amazon)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Marsai Martin – “`black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Host in a News, Talk, Reality, or Variety Program (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Roland S. Martin – “NewsOne Now with Roland S. Martin”(TV One)
WRITING
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Kenya Barris – “`black-ish” – Hope (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Ava DuVernay – “Queen Sugar” – First Things First (OWN)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Charles Murray – “Roots” – Night 3 (History)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)
DIRECTING
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – Value (FX)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” – The Race Card (FX)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” (HBO)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)
ANIMATED OR CGI
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios)
RECORDING
Outstanding New Artist
Chance the Rapper (Chance the Rapper)
Outstanding Male Artist
Maxwell (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
Outstanding Jazz Album
“Latin American Songbook” – Edward Simon (Sunnyside)
Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
“One Way” – Tamela Mann (Tillymann, Inc.)
Outstanding Music Video
“Formation” – Beyoncé (Columbia Records/ParkwoodEntertainment)
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“I See A Victory” – Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams (I Am Other/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Album
“Lemonade” – Beyoncé (Columbia Records/ParkwoodEntertainment)
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
LITERATURE
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
“The Book of Harlan” – Bernice L. McFadden (AkashicBooks)
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
“Hidden Figures” – Margot Lee Shetterly (HarperCollinsPublishers/William Morrow)
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
“Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” –Trevor Noah (Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
“Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” –Trevor Noah (Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
“The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage” – Daymond John (Author), Daniel Paisner (With), (Crown Business/The Crown Publishing Group)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
“Collected Poems: 1974-2004” – Rita Dove (W. W. Norton & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
“Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas” – Gwendolyn Hooks (Author), Colin Bootman(Illustrator) (Lee & Low Books)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
“As Brave As You” – Jason Reynolds (Simon & Schuster (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books)
NAACP President’s Awards
Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch, III
NAACP Chairman’s Award
Charles J. Ogletree Jr. – Harvard Law Professor
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-naacp-image-awards-20170211-story.html
“Hidden Figures” was the big winner at the 48th NAACP Image Awards.
The historical drama about the black female NASA mathematicians who helped propel the first man into space scored two awards including outstanding motion picture and outstanding actress in a motion picture for Taraji P. Henson during Saturday’s portion of the awards, which was broadcast on TV One. The Margot Lee Shetterly book on which the film was based took home the prize for outstanding literary work-non-fiction during Friday’s non-televised ceremony.
While accepting the award for her portrayal of Katherine G. Johnson, Henson admitted that she’d never focused on math in school because it was understood that STEM fields were “for the boys.”
“There are roles you accept that scare you. And this one did because I failed math,” said Henson, who also won the award for outstanding actress in a drama series for her work on Fox’s “Empire.” “I made it my mission to do this film. This film was very important. It was bigger than me.”
Hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, the two hour show, broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was a celebratory night for a season in which a number of black film and TV projects gained greater visibility and acclaim in Hollywood.
"Where the hell was Steve Harvey when we needed him to announce the presidential election?" joked the “black-ish” star, which got a huge laugh from the crowd. More soberly, he touched on the current political climate and alluded heavily to the administration of President Donald Trump.
"Yes, it's hard when we watch the news today," said Anderson. "For every political success story like [the election of] California's [Senator] Kamala Harris...for every moment of triumph, there are sadly moments of tragedy. And those who want to return to the past now have the reins of power in their hands. But we should not fear. We should always have, as a very wise man once said, 'the audacity of hope.'"
Anderson also shouted out the actors and actresses contending for the coveted outstanding motion picture awards including "Fences" stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
"Denzel you are the G.O.A.T.," said Anderson. "And what a performance by Viola Davis. Viola deserves all the accolades. And so does that snot bubble!"
Washington, the night’s first winner, was met with a standing ovation.
In his speech, the actor tipped his cap to contemporaries like “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins and “Scandal” star Kerry Washington, extolled the necessity of hard work and determination and offered up the first mic drop moment of the night.
"Keep working, keep striving," he said. "Fall down seven times, get up eight. Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. So keep moving, keep growing, keep learning. See you at work."
The big winner in television was "black-ish," which took home six awards overall including outstanding comedy series, outstanding actor in a comedy series for Anderson — who shushed the audience’s raucous applause by saying, “Stop it, you’re taking up my time!” — and outstanding actress in a comedy series for Tracee Ellis Ross. "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah presented the award to Ross, but not before taking a jab at the president.
"The audience is so black and so beautiful," he said. "The room is so black it looks like a photo negative of the Trump administration."
The rest of the night’s speeches eschewed politics, focusing instead on the recent gains of African Americans in Hollywood, increasing visibility in the media and the importance of the NAACP for recognizing work by people of color. While accepting the award for outstanding comedy series, Anderson quipped of some of his “black-ish” collaborators onstage, "These white people never thought they would have an NAACP Image Award! God is good!"
Special honors were presented to Harvard Law professor Charles J. Ogletree Jr. and Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the architect for the National African American Museum in Washington D.C., who won the Chairman’s award and the President’s award, respectively. Both received standing ovations. “I’m very honored to receive this amazing award, thank you very much,” said Ogletree, in perhaps the shortest acceptance speech in history.
OWN’s “Queen Sugar” won the award for outstanding drama series, while “This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown nabbed the award for outstanding actor in a drama series.
Singer Andra Day opened the show with a pitch-perfect rendition of her anthem "Rise Up" set to a photo montage featuring images of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, Black Lives Matter protests and waving American flags.
The night’s other musical performer, John Legend, brought the house down with his 2016 R&B ballad "Surefire."
The final award of the night went to “Moana” and “Ballers” star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who won Entertainer of the Year.
Entertainer Of The Year
Dwayne Johnson
MOTION PICTURES
Outstanding Motion Picture
“Hidden Figures” (20th Century FOX)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Denzel Washington – “Fences” (Paramount)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Taraji P. Henson – Hidden Figures (20th Century FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Mahershala Ali – “Moonlight” (A24)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis – “Fences” (Paramount Pictures)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
“Moonlight” (A24)
DOCUMENTARY
Outstanding Documentary – (Film)
“13TH” (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary – (Television)
“Roots: A New Vision” (History)
TELEVISION
Outstanding Drama Series
“Queen Sugar” (OWN)
Outstanding Comedy Series
“Black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us” (NBC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Laurence Fishburne – “`black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Tichina Arnold – “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Jussie Smollett – “Empire” (FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Naturi Naughton – “Power” (Starz)
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
Courtney B. Vance – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special
Regina King – “American Crime” (ABC)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
“BET Love and Happiness White House Special” (BET)
Outstanding Talk Series
“Steve Harvey” (Syndicated)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
“2016 Black Girls Rock” (BET)
Outstanding Children’s Program
“An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win” (Amazon)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Marsai Martin – “`black-ish” (ABC)
Outstanding Host in a News, Talk, Reality, or Variety Program (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Roland S. Martin – “NewsOne Now with Roland S. Martin”(TV One)
WRITING
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Kenya Barris – “`black-ish” – Hope (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Ava DuVernay – “Queen Sugar” – First Things First (OWN)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Charles Murray – “Roots” – Night 3 (History)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)
DIRECTING
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Donald Glover – “Atlanta” – Value (FX)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
John Singleton – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” – The Race Card (FX)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Rick Famuyiwa – “Confirmation” (HBO)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film)
Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight” (A24)
ANIMATED OR CGI
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
Idris Elba – “The Jungle Book” (Walt Disney Studios)
RECORDING
Outstanding New Artist
Chance the Rapper (Chance the Rapper)
Outstanding Male Artist
Maxwell (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé (Columbia Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
“Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
Outstanding Jazz Album
“Latin American Songbook” – Edward Simon (Sunnyside)
Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)
“One Way” – Tamela Mann (Tillymann, Inc.)
Outstanding Music Video
“Formation” – Beyoncé (Columbia Records/ParkwoodEntertainment)
Outstanding Song – Traditional
“I See A Victory” – Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams (I Am Other/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Album
“Lemonade” – Beyoncé (Columbia Records/ParkwoodEntertainment)
Outstanding Song – Contemporary
“Freedom” – Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
LITERATURE
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
“The Book of Harlan” – Bernice L. McFadden (AkashicBooks)
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
“Hidden Figures” – Margot Lee Shetterly (HarperCollinsPublishers/William Morrow)
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
“Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” –Trevor Noah (Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
“Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” –Trevor Noah (Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
“The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage” – Daymond John (Author), Daniel Paisner (With), (Crown Business/The Crown Publishing Group)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
“Collected Poems: 1974-2004” – Rita Dove (W. W. Norton & Company)
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
“Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas” – Gwendolyn Hooks (Author), Colin Bootman(Illustrator) (Lee & Low Books)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
“As Brave As You” – Jason Reynolds (Simon & Schuster (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books)
NAACP President’s Awards
Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch, III
NAACP Chairman’s Award
Charles J. Ogletree Jr. – Harvard Law Professor
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