Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were among the top winners of the 2023 NAACP Image Awards, which held its live final ceremony in front of an audience for the first time in three years on February 25.
Because the awards encompass so many categories, there were several smaller ceremonies held during the week leading up to the live broadcast, so the list of winners below includes wins not televised.
Actress Angela Bassett was the big winner of the evening, winning the Entertainer of the Year award, in addition to Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for “9-1-1,” and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Speaking of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the movie walked away with ten wins, including Outstanding Motion Picture.
Meanwhile on the TV side, “Abbott Elementary” continues its awards sweep with six wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Other wins included Pixar’s “Lightyear,” the Disney+ series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” and ABC’s “20/20.”
The NAACP Image Awards recognize achievement in the arts, entertainment, and culture by people of color in more than 80 categories.
Here are all the awards given to Disney-related Film and TV projects:
OVERALL
Entertainer of the Year
Angela Bassett
FILM
Outstanding Motion Picture
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Tenoch Huerta – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture
Keke Palmer – Lightyear
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)
Ruth Carter – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)
Camille Friend – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
“Lift Me Up” – Rihanna; Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding International Song
“No Woman No Cry” – Tems; Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By – Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan
TELEVISION
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Animated Series
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Angela Bassett – 9-1-1
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Kyla Pratt – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Brittani Nichols – Abbott Elementary “Student Transfer”
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Angela Barnes – Atlanta “The Homeliest Little Horse”
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
ABC News 20/20 Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation with Robin Roberts