NAACP Image Awards Honor Ayo Edebiri, Samuel L. Jackson, and More in 2025 Ceremony

The 56th NAACP Image Awards began with early winners across television, film, and literature, culminating in a live broadcast on February 22.

Ayo Edebiri won Outstanding Breakthrough Creative in Television for her work on FX's 'The Bear,' continuing her awards-season success.
Samuel L. Jackson and Taraji P. Henson were recognized for their performances in Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.'
Keke Palmer was awarded Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition Show for NBC's 'Password.'
Jamie Foxx's Netflix comedy special 'What Had Happened Was' won Outstanding Variety (Series or Special).
The awards ceremony will conclude on February 22 with a live broadcast on CBS and BET, featuring special honorees including Vice President Kamala Harris and comedian Dave Chappelle.