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All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors
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By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 24, 2020

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. 

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Ava DuVernay and Lena Waithe

DuVernay and Waithe pose backstage after the Wrinkle in Time director takes home the Industry Visionary Award. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Ava DuVernay

DuVernay’s posing with her Industry Visionary Award. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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03
Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji and Issa Rae

The cast of Insecure looking absolutely adorable backstage. The show took home the award for Television Show Of The Year, along with Black-ish.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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04
Martin Lawrence

Lawrence took home the Classic Television Tribute for his iconic show, Martin.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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05
Omari Hardwick

Hardwick was honored with the Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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06
Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji

All smiles from television’s favorite besties. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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07
Alano Miller and DeWanda Wise

She’s Gotta Have It‘s DeWanda Wise looks absolutely adorable with hubby Alano Miller.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Tiffany Haddish and Tichina Arnold

Honestly, give us a Tiffany and Tichina buddy comedy stat!

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Tomasina Parrott and Larenz Tate

Larenz and Tomasina posed backstage. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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10
Martin Lawrence and Family

For Lawrence, ABFF Honors was a family affair. The comedian posed with his daughters and fiancée.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Elise Neal and Jay Ellis

Ellis gave Neal a shoulder to lean on as the two posed backstage.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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12
Dennis Haysbert, Kenny Lattimore

The three make a dashing group.

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13
Angela Bassett
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Tiffany Haddish

Haddish dazzled at the event, picking up the Rising Star Award during the ceremony.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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15
Issa Rae

Rae was all smiles after Insecure‘s win for Television Show of the Year.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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16
Yvonne Orji

Green is a great color on our fave TV bestie. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Tichina Arnold

Let Tichina Arnold teach you how to accessorize because all that gold is giving us life!

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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18
Omari Hardwick

#BlackExcellence.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors
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Anika Noni Rose

With a pop of color in her hair, Rose looks edgy and sophisticated. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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20
Larenz Tate

When is Larenz Tate not fine?

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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21
Dewanda Wise

A little silver shimmer and purple sequins take the already flawless Wise to the next level. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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22
Laz Alonso

The Detroit actor is giving us Black Panther premiere vibes. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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23
Elise Neal

Elise Neal was picture perfect in this gorgeous jumpsuit.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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Regina Hall
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Bianca Lawson

Lawson looked flawless posing after Queen Sugar took home the award for Television Show of the Year for drama. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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26
Keesha Sharp

Keesha Sharp looked sharp and was all smiles backstage. 

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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27
Shaun Robinson

Robinson looked picture perfect in yellow. 

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28
Ruth E. Carter

The iconic costume designer gave us an iconic ABFF portrait.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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29
Charlie Wilson

And, Charlie Wilson stepped out in a floral jacket that we’re absolutely loving.

All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

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