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Tracee Ellis Ross - On Friday night, the NAACP celebrated the achievements of people of color in film, television, literature and music at the Image Awards. There were quite a few achievements in fashion on the red carpet as well. Here are some of our favorite looks of the night. Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross, who took home the prize for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, showed off her amazing physique in a fitted, beaded gown with a plunging neck.  (Photo: Ryan Miller/Getty Images)

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Teyonah Parris - The Dear White People star made a statement in a floor length, fitted Haus of Falenci'ago gown with a flowing lace train and plunging neckline. Parris completed the '60s-inspired look (perhaps an homage to the upcoming final season of Mad Men, on which she co-stars?) with a structured updo. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Kerry Washington - The Scandal star looked ravishing in a red lace Zuhair Murad dress with thin straps and a sweetheart neckline. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Taraji P. Henson - Cookie Lyon would approve! Like Kerry Washington, the Empire actress also wowed in crimson, showing off her incredible frame. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Gabrielle Union - Being Mary Jane's leading lady — and Dwyane Wade's, too! — stunned in a blush pink structured Gauri & Nainika gown with side cutouts, showing off her toned abs and sculpted shoulders. The slicked-back ponytail is perfection. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Tika Sumpter - Tika stood out in an aquamarine Roland Mouret gown with shoulder cutouts, but it was her glowing skin that really brought her look to life. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Angela Bassett - This is what 56 looks like?! The Whitney director absolutely stunned in an embellished black and gold gown with a risque plunge and poker-straight locks. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw - The gorgeous British actress, nominated for both Belle and Beyond the Lights, looked fresh as a daisy in a pale yellow embroidered Burberry gown with a little punk rock twist by way of a studded leather belt. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Yara Shahidi - The young star of Black-ish is clearly on her way to becoming a style icon! We love her schoolgirl-inspired outfit, complete with heeled oxfords, bow tie and ringlets. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Uzo Aduba - The Orange Is the New Black star seems determined to use every opportunity that she's not in an orange prison jumpsuit to make an impression — and so far, she's got a near-perfect red carpet record. Aduba looks gorgeous in this rose-colored silk Zac Posen gown that reminds us of spring. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Laverne Cox - The Orange Is the New Black star rocked a blonde bob and eggplant-hued Gustavo Cadile gown with a bell skirt. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Octavia Spencer - The Oscar winner also chose eggplant for her color choice and shows off her trimmed-down figure in a wrap dress. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Carmen Ejogo - The Selma actress looks gorgeous in an asymmetrical white dress and bold red lips. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Eva Marcille - The former America's Next Top Model winner rocks this season's tube top trend with a full two-tone skirt. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Quvenzhané Wallis - The Annie star looks adorable in an age-appropriate lime green frock. (Photo: Angela Weiss/WireImage)

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Mara Brock Akil - Inspired by Solange! Being Mary Jane creator Akil wears a black version of Knowles' now-classic caped wedding dress. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Naturi Naughton - The Power star wears an indigo gown with peplum detail and a figure-flattering fishtail skirt. We love the statement necklace she paired with the dress! (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Garcelle Beauvais - Beauvais goes bold with a graphic-print gown that's belted at the waist and slicked back hair. We love her sleek, cool look. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Tessa Thompson - It Girl alert! The Dear White People star wows in a blush-colored gown and bold lips. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Ava DuVernay - The Selma director brings the drama to the red carpet in a silver gown with a high-low hem and long sleeves. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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