The NAACP Image Awards 2025 shone a spotlight on black excellence this weekend. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles hosted a dazzling array of talent. Keke Palmer walked away with the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award.
The category was tough. KEKE PALMER AT THE NAACP IMAGE Palmer was genuinely surprised by her win, as LL Cool J presented her with the gong, according to Billboard. She immediately gave a shout-out to her fellow nominee, Cynthia Erivo.
She playfully imitated Erivo’s vocal performance from Wicked: Part One . “Girl, you killed that role! You kill every role you do,” Palmer exclaimed. “You are exceptional, Cynthia.
“Keke Palmer didn’t stop there. She shared her affection for Shannon Sharpe, calling him her “hunkie unkie”. She acknowledged Kendrick Lamar and Kevin Hart.
“It’s such an amazing category to be in with all these people. It is a beautiful night. I mean, it’s Black History Month, y’all,” she added.
KEKE PALMER’S CAREER Keke Palmer also reflected on her career. She recalled her early film, Akeelah And The Bee . It wasn’t a box office hit initially, according to The News.
But it became a classic thanks to the support of the black community. She emphasized the importance of supporting each other. “Nobody has uplifted me more than you all, the people in this room,” Palmer said.
Kerry Washington won Best Actress in a Motion Picture for The Six Triple Eight . The film tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal.
