The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards Dinner was held on Sunday evening in Pasadena, California. Black Hollywood stepped out and showed out in style with sparkling dresses, power pantsuits, dapper tuxes and more. Don’t miss all the style straight from the red carpet. Tell us which looks are your favorites!
RED CARPET RUNDOWN: The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards Dinner was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. NIATIA ‘LIL’ MAMA’ KIRKLAND
Niatia ‘Lil’ Mama’ Kirkland gives us Diana Ross like big hair on the carpet.
2. NIATIA ‘LIL’ MAMA’ KIRKLAND
We’re loving the opera gloves, serving old Hollywood glam.
3. NIATIA ‘LIL’ MAMA’ KIRKLAND
In a Hayari Paris gown.
4. SAMIRA WILEY
Samira Wiley smiles on the red carpet.
5. SAMIRA WILEY
Samira is serving in this deep v, jumpsuit.
6. JUSSIE SMOLLETT
Empire star Jussie Smollett gives us a sexy smize on the red carpet.
7. JUSSIE SMOLLETT
His wine color suit looks great and is a perfect way to stand out in mens style.
8. MARSAI MARTIN
We’re loving the Black-ish stars up-do. She’s looking a little Grown-ish, no?
9. MARSAI MARTIN
In Christopher Bu Fall 2017.
10. LONI LOVE
Loni Love is serving with this all black look. The mixed media textures of this outfit keep the look elevated and her sleek and chic bob is perfect.
11. CALEB MCLAUGHLIN
Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin smiles on the red carpet.
12. CALEB MCLAUGHLIN
He’s looking so dapper in his mustard turtleneck and gray plaid suit. The mixed media lapels gives some oomph on the red carpet.
13. AISHA HINDS
Aisha Hinds gives us a leopard hat on the red carpet.
14. AISHA HINDS
These pops of patterns via her accessories are perfect with this burnt orange dress.
15. TAMARA MOWRY-HOUSLEY
The Real host Tamara Mowry-Housley attends the NAACP Image Awards Dinner.
16. TAMARA MOWRY-HOUSLEY
The Real host wore an all black, biased cut, dress.
17. DEWANDA WISE
DeWanda wise gives us baby doll lashes on the red carpet.
18. DEWANDA WISE
In a Co dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.
19. TICHINA ARNOLD
20. TICHINA ARNOLD
21. STERLING K. BROWN AND RYAN MICHELLE BATHE
Actor Sterling K. Brown poses on the red carpet with his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe.
22. SUSAN KELECHI WATSON
Actress Susan Kelechi Watson goes for a no-fuss makeup look on the red carpet.
23. SUSAN KELECHI WATSON
This is little black dress goals.
24. ROLAND MARTIN
Roland Martin smiles on the red carpet.
25. JAY ELLIS
Jay Ellis serves us a sexy smize.
26. JAY ELLIS
He’s looking so dapper in his charcoal gray suit.
27. YVETTE NICOLE BROWN
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown goes for an updo on the red carpet.
28. YVETTE NICOLE BROWN
African-inspired prints on the red carpet.
29. TESSA THOMPSON
Tessa Thompson gives us a sleek look and a red lip.
30. TESSA THOMPSON
In Jonathan Simkhai.
31. JAYLEN BARRON
Jaylen Barron goes for big hair and curls.
32. JAYLEN BARRON
This is Winter on the red carpet.
33. YVONNE ORJI
Yvonne Orji gives us a sleek red carpet bob.
34. YVONNE ORJI
In Dion Lee Resort 2018.