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2009 NAACP Image Awards

2009 NAACP Image Awards
By · February 12, 2009October 29, 2020
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Ray of Sunshine

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick shines on the red carpet as she arrives for the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on February 12.

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Sexy and Sassy

Tichina Arnold, one of our favorites, is heavenly in this powder-blue stunner.

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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

Proving she’s left little Rudy far behind, actress Keshia Knight Pulliam turns heads in a royal blue number.

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Two of a Kind

Funny ladies Tracee Ellis Ross, left, and Wendy Raquel Robinson have a little fun before the show starts.

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Hot Mama

Actress and mother of four Holly Robinson Peete stands out on the red carpet.

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Red Hot

A gorgeous Sanaa Lathan smolders upon her arrival.

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The Look of Love

“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” star Lance Gross and model/actress Eva Marcille channel old Hollywood glamour on the red carpet. The couple recently announced their engagement.

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She’s Got ‘Game’

“The Game” star Tia Mowry gives the cameras her best shot—and scores.

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La Familia

Hip-hop legend and philanthropist Russell Simmons, who received the Vanguard Award, attended the event with youngest daughter Aoki Lee, from left, nieces Angela and Vanessa Simmons, and oldest daughter Ming Lee Simmons.

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Her Time to Shine

Taraji P. Henson, who’s a 2009 ESSENCE Women in Hollywood honoree, arrives for the ceremony in an elegant, eye-catching gown.

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One of the Greats

Acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard makes her way inside the Shrine Auditorium.

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Ms. Monique

Favorite funny lady Monique was the night’s first presenter with actress Tracee Ellis Ross.

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Black Love

Omar Epps, star of hit drama “House,” and his wife, Keisha Spivey, former member of 90’s R&B group Total, are a vision on the red carpet.

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Who’s That Lady?

Up and coming actress Jennia Fredrique works it for the cameras.

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Gospel Greats

Mary Mary (sisters Tina Evette Atkins, left, and Erica Monique Atkins) arrive for the festivities.

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Angel of Mine

Beyoncé opens the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards with a performance of new single “Halo.” This year the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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Dynamic Duo

Hosts Tyler Perry and Halle Berry work their magic during the 40th NAACP Image Awards.

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Thrilled Beyond Belief

An overjoyed Taraji P. Henson beams while giving her thank-you speech as she accepts her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

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The Innovator

Hip-hop artist will.i.am was on hand to honor former Vice-President Al Gore.

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New Beginnings

Jennifer Hudson’s acclaimed debut album earned her an award for Outstanding New Artist.

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Queen B

Beyoncé beams as she accepts her award for Outstanding Female Artist while acknowledging the other women in the category as “amazing.”

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Two Is Better Than One

Hill Harper accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series award for “CSI: NY” for the second year at the 40th NAACP Image Awards.

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Joan of Arc

Tracee Ellis Ross’s win for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Joan Clayton on the defunct “Girlfriends” is bittersweet as fans still mourn the show.

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Golden Glow

Halle Berry keeps the show moving as cohost for the night with Tyler Perry.

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Will Power

Will Smith accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Award for “Seven Pounds.”

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What an Honor

Sean “Diddy” Combs shares how grateful he is while accepting his award for Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special for “A Raisin in the Sun.”

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The Voice

Jennifer Hudson delivers an emotional performance during a tribute to Muhammad Ali, who received the President’s Award.

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Young, Gifted and Black

Teen stars Tyler James Williams and Keke Palmer serve as presenters during ceremony.

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