The 46th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music and literature during the 2014 calendar year. The 46th ceremony was hosted by Anthony Anderson and broadcast on TV One.
The nominees were announced on December 14, 2014. In Motion Picture categories Ava DuVernay's film Selma received the most nominations with eight, while in television the TV categories Black-ish, Orange Is the New Black and Scandal all scored six noms each. Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé scored the most music nominations, with four each.
Spike Lee was honored with the President's Award and former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder was honored with the Chairman's Award. Taraji P. Henson was recognized with the Entertainer of the Year.
Special Awards
Motion Picture
All nominees are listed below with the winners listed in bold.
Outstanding Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
- Amma Asante â Belle
- Ava DuVernay â Selma
- Antoine Fuqua âÂÂThe Equalizer
- Gina Prince-Bythewood â Beyond The Lights
- John Ridley â JIMI: All Is By My Side
Television
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Talk Series
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Host in a Talk, Reality, News/ Information or Variety (Series or Special)
Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
In Memoriam
The song "Jesus is Love" by the Commodores was played during the "In Memoriam" segment.
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