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Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson scored one of the first major awards of the evening when she won for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
'Feels better this year than others,' Brunson said as she accepted her award while seemingly referencing the recent controversy at the Awards, in which John Davidson, an activist with Tourette's syndrome, while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and his costar Delroy Lindo were on stage.
Although attendees had already been warned that Davidson could not control what he might utter due to his neurological condition — and that his outbursts don't reflect his true beliefs — criticism erupted on social media over the epithet, which was not censored on the broadcast, even though the broadcaster censored a pro-Palestinian sentiment elsewhere in the show.
'I feel like we have watched some of our Black members of our family be under attack in this world, and it feels really good to come to this room and celebrate our Blackness,' Brunson said from the stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
The star-studded ceremony — which is being hosted by Deon Cole — celebrates Black excellence in movies, television, music and literature.
The first award of the evening was for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture, which was awarded to Sinners star Miles Caton.
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Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson scored one of the first major awards of the evening when she won for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday
Brunson accepted her award while seemingly referencing the recent controversy at the BAFTA Awards, in which John Davidson, an activist with Tourette's syndrome, involuntarily shouted the N-word while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and his costar Delroy Lindo were on stage
'I just want to encourage the upcomers to keep going,' he said in his inspirational acceptance speech. 'You're only one post away. You're only one video away. You know your moment is not as far as you think it is. Just stay ready, stay prepared, and keep God first.'
Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners garnered the most nominations in the motion picture category, leading with 18 nods, including Outstanding Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Outstanding Motion Picture.
Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners garnered the most nominations in the motion picture category, leading with 18 nods including Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Motion Picture; seen earlier this month in London
Coogler has already received a win for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture during the Creative Honors ceremony on Thursday. The filmmaker also celebrated a win for Outstanding Writing
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The show - which began airing in 2022 - received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Jabari Banks, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor for Adrian Holmes.
