Denzel Washington earned some major recognition last night for "The Great Debators." Washington starred in and directed the film, that was awarded four prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, one of which was the award for best motion picture. ABC's "Ugly Betty" also did well, with Vanessa Williams winning for outstanding supporting actress and its star, America Ferrera snagging best actress. I am such a raging fan of that show, especially of Vanessa Williams who looks absolutely stunning in these pictures.
Janet Jackson took home an award for supporting actress in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" and more than anything, I'm happy for Janet because she really does look happy with her man, Jermaine Dupri. At first, I was skeptical of this relationship because, I'm sorry, but he looks a little bit like a weasel, but he seems to be in this for the long haul and she doesn't have to keep this relationship a secret so I'm happy for Ms. Jackson. Yes, I just called that because I'm nasty.
Jordin Sparks won the award for outstanding new artist, while Alicia Keys pretty much swept the rest of the music awards with four wins. Poor Jordin, her album's not really doing all that much. At least she's got this award, right?
19 more photos of the NAACP winners featuring Janet Jackson, Denzel Washington, Ruby Dee, Vanessa Williams, Angelique Kidjo, Hill Harper and Jordin Sparks are after the jump.
dee says:
sometimes i dont get the NAACP awards, I mean I'm all for the colored folk, lol I'M BLACK, But everything that seems to be nominated is something very recent, and it's almost for the fact that they are just in a show, or a movie. Or can sing and happen to be black regardless of the actual talent. idk, Jordin seems like the kind of person that would be really uncomfortable at a pep rally at say, Howard University.
stolidog says:
I wish i could stand denzel, but i can't...sanctimonious twaddle.
Nanc' says:
OK, I don't MIND the NAACP awards or Black History Month as a means to celebrate Black history.
But Lord knows, I KNOW how much Blacks have contributed BUT (this is probably pointless)aren't our Black friends, fellow-Americans, neighbors, and coworkers just a significant part of ALL us Americans now?
Maybe not when it comes to "the majority".
I don't know.
I'm retired military and I've lived half my long years in the Deep South and I guess I just don't understand why these good people are still considered separate from the rest of us and/or seem to encourage us to consider them to BE separate.
Blacks are our troops, cops, firemen, bosses, friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc.
Ok, go on ahead; enlighten me.