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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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DuVernay and Waithe pose backstage after the Wrinkle in Time director takes home the Industry Visionary Award.
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DuVernay's posing with her Industry Visionary Award.
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The cast of Insecure looking absolutely adorable backstage. The show took home the award for Television Show Of The Year, along with Black-ish.
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Lawrence took home the Classic Television Tribute for his iconic show, Martin.
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Hardwick was honored with the Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award.
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All smiles from television's favorite besties.
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She's Gotta Have It's DeWanda Wise looks absolutely adorable with hubby Alano Miller.
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Honestly, give us a Tiffany and Tichina buddy comedy stat!
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Larenz and Tomasina posed backstage.
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For Lawrence, ABFF Honors was a family affair. The comedian posed with his daughters and fiancée.
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Ellis gave Neal a shoulder to lean on as the two posed backstage.
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The three make a dashing group.
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Haddish dazzled at the event, picking up the Rising Star Award during the ceremony.
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Rae was all smiles after Insecure's win for Television Show of the Year.
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Green is a great color on our fave TV bestie.
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Let Tichina Arnold teach you how to accessorize because all that gold is giving us life!
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#BlackExcellence.
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With a pop of color in her hair, Rose looks edgy and sophisticated.
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When is Larenz Tate not fine?
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A little silver shimmer and purple sequins take the already flawless Wise to the next level.
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The Detroit actor is giving us Black Panther premiere vibes.
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Elise Neal was picture perfect in this gorgeous jumpsuit.
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Lawson looked flawless posing after Queen Sugar took home the award for Television Show of the Year for drama.
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Keesha Sharp looked sharp and was all smiles backstage.
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Robinson looked picture perfect in yellow.
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The iconic costume designer gave us an iconic ABFF portrait.
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And, Charlie Wilson stepped out in a floral jacket that we're absolutely loving.
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