The Best Red Carpet Looks From The NAACP Image Awards 2026 

Tonight, on the final day of Black History Month’s 100th anniversary, the NAACP Image Awards honored the actresses, musicians, and writers who’ll be remembered in our future books. But, before the show, it’s their red carpet looks that’ll be pictured next to their prestigious biographies.

For one, ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood honoree Chase Infiniti stunned in a two-toned feathered gown with a spiky high bun. Yet, Quinta Brunson confirmed the PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Quinta Brunson attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Tyler James Williams PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Tyler James Williams attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Viola Davis PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Viola Davis, winner of the Chairman’s Award award, poses in the press room during the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California.(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) Keke Palmer PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Keke Palmer attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Tyla PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Tyla attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Wunmi Mosaku Wunmi Mosaku at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) Halle Bailey PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Halle Bailey attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Salt, DJ Spinderella, and Pepa PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Cheryl James aka Salt, DJ Spinderella and Sandra Denton aka Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa attend the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Kyla Pratt Kyla Pratt at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images) Terrence J PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Terrence J attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) Don Lemon PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Don Lemon attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) JaNa Craig  PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: JaNa Craig attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Ms. Pat PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Ms. Pat attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Regé-Jean Page PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Regé-Jean Page attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Colman Domingo PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Colman Domingo attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Eva Marcille PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Eva Marcille attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Skyh Black and KJ Smith Black PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Skyh Black and KJ Smith Black attend the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Chase Infiniti PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Chase Infiniti attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Janelle James PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Janelle James attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Issa Rae PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Issa Rae attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Jayme Lawson PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Jayme Lawson attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Chloe Bailey PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Chloe Bailey attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Elijah Blake PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Elijah Blake attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET) Pretty Vee PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Pretty Vee attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) Tunde Oyeneyin PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Tunde Oyeneyin attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Dr. Judith Joseph PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Dr. Judith Joseph attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP) Gillian White Michael Jai White and Gillian White at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images) David Banner PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: David Banner attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Mekhai Lee PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Mekhai Lee attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP) Sarina Renee Sarina Renee at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) Trevor Jackson PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Trevor Jackson attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Lisa Price  PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Lisa Price attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Aiyana-Lee Anderson PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Aiyana-Lee Anderson attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP) Caroline Chikezie and Adrian Holmes PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Caroline Chikezie and Adrian Holmes attend the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California.(Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP) Lovie Simone PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Lovie Simone attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) MC Lyte PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: MC Lyte attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)TOPICS:  2026 NAACP Image Awards best red carpet looks red carpet

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