Sunday night was all about Black excellence as celebrities came out to celebrate the American Black Film Festival Honors awards.
The annual festival has put a spotlight on Black talent since its inception in 1997 and this year’s list of award winners included names like Ava Duvernay and Tiffany Haddish, along with TV and film standouts Get Out and Insecure.
Celebs also posed for impeccable portraits at the event, which you can check out below.
DuVernay and Waithe pose backstage after the Wrinkle in Time director takes home the Industry Visionary Award.
Ava DuVernay and Lena Waithe
DuVernay’s posing with her Industry Visionary Award.
Ava DuVernay
The cast of Insecure looking absolutely adorable backstage. The show took home the award for Television Show Of The Year, along with Black-ish.
Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji and Issa Rae
Lawrence took home the Classic Television Tribute for his iconic show, Martin.
Martin Lawrence
Hardwick was honored with the Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award.
Omari Hardwick
All smiles from television’s favorite besties.
Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji
She’s Gotta Have It‘s DeWanda Wise looks absolutely adorable with hubby Alano Miller.
Alano Miller and DeWanda Wise
Honestly, give us a Tiffany and Tichina buddy comedy stat!
Tiffany Haddish and Tichina Arnold
Larenz and Tomasina posed backstage.
Tomasina Parrott and Larenz Tate
For Lawrence, ABFF Honors was a family affair. The comedian posed with his daughters and fiancée.
Martin Lawrence and Family
Ellis gave Neal a shoulder to lean on as the two posed backstage.
Elise Neal and Jay Ellis
The three make a dashing group.
Dennis Haysbert, Kenny Lattimore, Ernie Hudson
Angela Bassett
Haddish dazzled at the event, picking up the Rising Star Award during the ceremony.
Tiffany Haddish
Rae was all smiles after Insecure‘s win for Television Show of the Year.
Issa Rae
Green is a great color on our fave TV bestie.
Yvonne Orji
Let Tichina Arnold teach you how to accessorize because all that gold is giving us life!
Tichina Arnold
#BlackExcellence.
Omari Hardwick
With a pop of color in her hair, Rose looks edgy and sophisticated.
Anika Noni Rose
When is Larenz Tate not fine?
Larenz Tate
A little silver shimmer and purple sequins take the already flawless Wise to the next level.
Dewanda Wise
The Detroit actor is giving us Black Panther premiere vibes.
Laz Alonso
Elise Neal was picture perfect in this gorgeous jumpsuit.
Elise Neal
Regina Hall
Lawson looked flawless posing after Queen Sugar took home the award for Television Show of the Year for drama.
Bianca Lawson
Keesha Sharp looked sharp and was all smiles backstage.
Keesha Sharp
Robinson looked picture perfect in yellow.
Shaun Robinson
The iconic costume designer gave us an iconic ABFF portrait.
Ruth E. Carter
And, Charlie Wilson stepped out in a floral jacket that we’re absolutely loving.
Charlie Wilson