Danielle Brooks, June Ambrose and More NAACP Awards 2024 Red Carpet Arrivals

Hannah Malach

Sun, March 17, 2024 at 7:43 PM UTC

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The 2024 NAACP Image Awards will honor Black creatives in film, television, and music in Los Angeles, with Queen Latifah returning as emcee.
Early red carpet arrivals at the NAACP Image Awards included Danielle Brooks in a black gown, June Ambrose in a floral Bibhu Mohapatra gown, John Boyega in a pinstripe suit, Nathalie Emmanuel in a sheer Alberta Feretti gown, Misty Copeland in a white blouse and black trousers, Jabari Banks in a black suit, and Madisin Rian in a burgundy satin jumpsuit.
Other notable attendees at the NAACP Image Awards included Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Yara Shahidi, Halle Bailey, and Danielle Brooks, showcasing a variety of stylish looks on the red carpet.

The 2024 NAACP Image Awards will honor the accomplishments of Black creatives in film, television and music on Saturday in Los Angeles. Queen Latifah will return to emcee the ceremony after hosting for the first time in 2023.

As the stars start rolling in, WWD recaps the early red carpet arrivals.

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Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks, who starred in the NAACP Image Award-winning film, "The Color Purple," sported a long-sleeved black gown accessorized with layered gold bangles.

June Ambrose

June Ambrose, this year's Vanguard Award recipient, channeled the black and white trend in a floral Bibhu Mohapatra gown from the label's spring 2024 collection.

John Boyega

John Boyega's three-piece pinstripe suit consisted of a trench coat, double-breasted blazer and straight-leg trousers. Underneath, the "Star Wars" actor wore a crisp white shirt, completing his look with black patent leather shoes.

Nathalie Emmanuel

Nathalie Emmanuel opted for a sheer Alberta Feretti gown featuring draped satin details. The "Game of Thrones" star was styled by Jason Bolden, whose other clients include Justin Timberlake, Yara Shahidi and "Euphoria" actress Storm Reid.

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Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland paired a plunging white blouse with black high-waisted trousers and a lace bustier. The ballerina also added on a hot pink satin Manolo Blahnik clutch and black open-toe heels.

Jabari Banks

Jabari Banks wore a black suit featuring a cropped double-breasted blazer with bold shoulders and flared trousers. The "Bel-Air" actor accessorized with chunky lug sole shoes and slim wraparound shades.

Madisin Rian

Madisin at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. — Madisin Rian at the NAACP Image Awards on March 16 in Los Angeles.

Madisin Rian joined others stars who made the NAACP Image Awards red carpet a monochromatic moment . The model wore a custom Saiid Kobeisy satin jumpsuit in burgundy, complete with a beaded bodice and voluminous cape.

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