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2015: Yara Shahidi styled in an adorable preppy look. - (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)

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2015: An up-close look at the hair. - (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)

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2016: Yara Shahidi dazzled in an elegant patterned evening gown. - (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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2016: An up-close look at her natural glam. - (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

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2017: Yara Shahidi shimmered in a tailored dress. - (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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2017: An up-close snapshot of the accessories.  - (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)

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2018: The actress looked amazing in a high-fashion gown.  - (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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2018: A snapshot of her braids. - (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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2019: The star was flawless in a black sequin party dress. - (Photo by Liliane Lathan/Getty Images for NAACP)

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2020: The Grown-ish actress glowed in an embellished mini dress.  - (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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2020: An up-close look at the curls. - (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic)

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Watch the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards on BET on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 8/7C. - (Photos: Getty)