The NAACP Image Awards Nominations Are Finally In — Find Out Who Made The Cut

    What a list.

    The 56th NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today, and there are so many celebs and creatives being acknowledged for their work in TV, film, music, writing, costume design, and more.

    A person stands on stage at an awards ceremony, with a large screen displaying "President's Award" in the background

    The Piano Lesson, the Malcolm Washington-directed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play, leads the way with 14 nominations.

    Two people in vintage-style clothing stand indoors, one holding a hat. The setting suggests a historical period

    Next up are Nickel Boys, Bob Marley: One Love, and The Book of Clarence, with six nominations, followed by Wicked and The Six Triple Eight, earning five nominations.

    Two people in white shirts looking up outdoors, smiling

    Here's a taste of what you can expect:

    Entertainer of the Year

    Cynthia Erivo in an elegant floral gown poses with manicured nails at an event

    Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year

    Kai Cenat smiling, wearing a cap, a dark jacket, and layered sparkling necklaces, seated indoors at an event

    Outstanding Motion Picture

    Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in a car, one wearing sunglasses, both laughing and enjoying the moment, captured as part of a celebrity media feature

    Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

    André Holland  in a tuxedo stands on a red carpet in front of a curtain, smiling with hands clasped

    Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

    Kerry Washington in elegant, asymmetric gown and gloves, posing with hands clasped

    Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

    Brian Tyree Henry in a tailored suit with a bow tie, standing and smiling in front of a wooden grid backdrop

    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in a floral, puff-sleeve top and pants, posing at Golden Globes event with flower backdrop

    Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

    Outstanding International Motion Picture

    Two people in formal, mid-20th century attire inside a lavish room with ornate decor and a dessert table in the background

    Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

    Ryan Destiny wearing a deep v-neck blouse and long necklace, with long flowing hair. Neutral background

    Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

    A group of musicians in a scene from Bob Marley: One Love is joyfully gathered in a room, with one playing guitar and another with a drum. They are casually dressed and smiling

    Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

    Animated characters from "Inside Out" stand together in a colorful control room, portraying various emotions with unique expressions and features

    Outstanding Character Voiceover Performance — Motion Picture

    Aaron Pierre in a dark suit poses outdoors at a nighttime event with decorative lights in the background

    Outstanding Comedy Series

    The cast of Abbott Elementary, agroup of seven people, dressed in formal and casual attire, pose on stairs in front of a brick building

    Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

    Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

    Ayo Edebiri  smiling on red carpet in elegant, fitted white gown with voluminous curly hair

    Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

    Giancarlo Esposito in a dark shirt and coat at an outdoor event

    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

    Danielle Pinnock in an elegant dress with a pleated skirt on the red carpet, holding a clutch

    Outstanding Drama Series

    Group of emergency responders, two in firefighter uniforms and two in police uniforms, talking near an ambulance

    Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

    Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

    Person posing on a red carpet, wearing an elegant green dress with black gloves, short hair styled softly

    Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

    Adrian Holmes in a sleek tuxedo poses confidently on a red carpet, with sponsor logos in the background

    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

    A person in a stylish wide-brimmed hat and sleeveless top stands against a blurred backdrop, appearing confident and elegant

    Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

    Group of people in 70s-style outfits, some in leisure suits, others in glamorous attire, posed in a retro-themed setting

    Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

    Kelvin Harrison Jr.  in a dark suit with a shirt poses in front of a backdrop with "Awards" partially visible

    Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

    Sanaa Lathan on the red carpet in a sleek, fitted red dress at a celebrity event, posing against a backdrop with text

    Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

    Luke James  wearing a sleeveless shirt and hat poses in front of a backdrop with flowers at a celebrity event

    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)

    Brandy Norwood in an elegant dress at "The Front Room" event, holding a clutch, with a backdrop featuring the A24 logo

    Tune in to the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. on BET and CBS.

    You can find the full nomination list here.