2022 NAACP Image Awards Full List of Winners

The 2022 NAACP Image Awards, which honor achievement by people of color in culture and entertainment, were presented on Saturday. Jennifer Hudson and Will Smith were among the night’s big winners.

Hudson earned the event’s awards for Entertainer of the Year and outstanding actress in a motion picture for her performance as Aretha Franklin in the film “Respect.”

Meanwhile, Smith was named Outstanding Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams in “King Richard.”

Winners from some of the more than 80 categories were also announced in virtual ceremonies throughout the week, with Regina King, Kevin Hart, and Taraji P. Henson among the artists recognized pre-telecast.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were honored with the President’s Award. He showed gratitude to the NAACP for welcoming him into their community before he spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian attack.

The awards ceremony aired live on BET from Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.

See below for a list of nominees in several key categories, with winners indicated in bold.

 

Entertainer of the year

Jennifer Hudson *WINNER

Outstanding actress in a motion picture

Jennifer Hudson, “Respect” *WINNER

Outstanding motion picture

“The Harder They Fall” *WINNER

Outstanding actor in a motion picture

Will Smith, “King Richard” *WINNER

Outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture

Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” *WINNER

Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture

Regina King, “The Harder They Fall” *WINNER

Outstanding animated motion picture (previously announced)

“Encanto” *WINNER

Outstanding comedy series

“Insecure” *WINNER

Outstanding actor in a comedy series

Anthony Anderson, “black-ish” *WINNER

Outstanding actress in a comedy series

Issa Rae, “Insecure” *WINNER

Outstanding drama series

“Queen Sugar” *WINNER

Outstanding actor in a drama series

Sterling K. Brown, “This Is Us” *WINNER

Outstanding actress in a drama series

Angela Bassett, “9-1-1” *WINNER

Outstanding television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)

“Colin in Black & White” *WINNER

Outstanding actor in a television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)

Kevin Hart, “True Story” *WINNER

Outstanding actress in a television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)

Taraji P. Henson, “Annie Live!” *WINNER

Outstanding new artist

Saweetie *WINNER

Outstanding male artist

Anthony Hamilton *WINNER

Outstanding female artist

Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER

Outstanding album

“Heaux Tales,” Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER