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Diddy and Sanaa Lathan - The former Raisin in the Sun (2008) co-stars got dressed to the nines and posed for an Old Hollywood-esque picture. The Bad Boy presented an award in a dapper bow-tie-laced suit, while the actress shut it down as the night’s host in a glittering gown. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Tia and Tamera - Double the fun! Tamera’s cowl-neck Nicole Miller gown was glammed-up with long flowing, wavy hair and a raven clutch. Tia complemented her minty BCBG Max Azria number with an updo and gold clutch. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Keshia Knight Pulliam - Keshia kept it fresh in a purple Dolce & Gabbana dress, Louboutin shoes and Erica Courtney jewels. No stranger to the NAACP Image Awards (she won her first in 1988 for The Cosby Show), the Tyler Perry’s House of Payne actress scored her third Image Award for the show, for Outstanding Supporting Actress.

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Tracee Ellis Ross - BET’s ever-stylish Reed Between the Lines star scooped up the Outstanding Actress in Comedy Series award (her third, following two for Girlfriends) in a tulle Jovani party frock and Christian Louboutin heels. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Taraji P. Henson - Henson wore a silver Randi Rahm gown, but she struck gold, winning the Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special award for her performance in Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Paula Patton - The Mission Impossible IV star was a beauty in a beaded Monique Lhuillier gown. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Viola Davis - The Oscar-nominated actress had the guns and the girls out in this screaming orange Hervé Leroux dress that looked fabulous against her toasty complexion, with Bochic earrings and a Judith Leiber clutch. Her husband, Julius Tennon (pictured left), is one lucky man!. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Octavia Spencer - The Help star may have just found the designer that gives her a winning look, literally and figuratively! After wearing a Tadashi Shoji gown to accept a trophy for Best Supporting Actress at the SAG Awards, Spencer rocked a flattering ruched gown from the designer to accept the same honor at the NAACP Image Awards. We hope she’s going with Shoji for the Oscars!  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Regina King - Regina King poses with the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for Southland in a Romona Keveza gown with a short train and sweetheart neckline. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Ne-Yo - The Red Tails actor got sharp in a suit and one of his signature top hats to serenade the film’s director, George Lucas, and the Tuskegee Airmen survivors the movie was based on. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Jennifer Hudson - J-Hud was ready for her close-up in a flowing Maria Lucia Hohan gown and for good reason: the singer took the stage for a powerhouse performance of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” with Ne-Yo as part of the tribute to George Lucas and the Tuskeegee Airmen. She also walked away a winner for Outstanding Album. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams - Michelle has us feening for spring in this free-flowing coral gown. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Wendy Raquel Robinson - Robinson showed off a conservative side in this long-sleeved black gown, but The Game star still made it hot. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Meagan Good - It’s no wonder that Meagan was a contender for Glamour’s Best-Dressed List from the night! The actress put in a bid for the baddest chick in the house in this thigh-bearing gown and matching sky-high pumps. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Sanaa Lathan - Of course the glamorous host had to switch it up for the evening! Sanaa arrived at the awards show in an Escada dress, with red lips spicing up the frothy orange.  

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Vanessa Williams - The former Miss America still reigns supreme on the red carpet! Williams’ timeless beauty was set off with an elegant gold-print sweetheart gown. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Yolanda Williams - Yolanda appropriately donned a black sheath-dress to take us to church with her rendition of “I Love the Lord, He Heard My Cry,” during an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston.

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Tatyana Ali - Tatyana’s motivating us to hit the gym in this chocolate halter gown that showed off her taute abs. We Love That Girl!(Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil - We know this screenwriting/producing duo make a power team on TV, but *swoon* — don’t they make an attractive married couple? Salim’s hipster-infused style made a fitting contrast to Mara’s effortless elegance. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Loretta Devine - Loretta walked on the wild side in a zebra-print ensemble with fur trimming. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Jill Scott - The sultry singer performed her song, ”Blessed,” in this lacy black-and-nude gown that showed off her new asymmetrical ‘do. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Keke Palmer - Go, Keke! The child actress showed she’s all grown up in this stunning Naven gown that she really got to show off when she hit the stage to accept the Outstanding Performance in a Children’s Program, Series or Special for her starring role on Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Kenny Lattimore - Men usually steer away from color in their red-carpet suit looks, but the singer added a refreshing pop with a green vest. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Tracey Edmonds - The TV/film producer showed off her whip-appeal in an ultra-feminine dress that showed off her curves.

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Garcelle Beauvais - The actress worked the NAACP red carpet looking like a fly chapter president in this smart blazer and striped dress combo. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Cicely Tyson - The on-screen legend went for the full-on “Diva effect” and added a rose-colored feather boa to her mermaid dress. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Gabourey Sidibe - Sidibe, who won the Outstanding Actress Award for her performance in Precious three years ago, hit the red carpet again with a sparkly shawl and silver shoes, jazzing up her black halter dress. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Anthony Hamilton and Tarsha McMillan - Hamilton drew attention to precious cargo tucked behind his glowing wife’s blue dress. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Anika Noni Rose - The actress’ tousled updo and beaded Toujouri gown gave us a little bit “prom” and a little bit “pageant,” but even the dated styling couldn’t take away from her radiant beauty, who was nominated for an award for her cameo appearance on Law and Order: SVU. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Amber Riley - Our favorite Glee girl hit a high note in this midnight blue Theia gown, which she styled with long curls and warm, smoky makeup. (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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DeShawn Snow - The former Real Housewife of Atlanta star got a little shine amongst the high-wattage crowd, thanks to this red satin number.  (Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)

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Alfre Woodard - The gorgeous hue of the actress’ draped gown kept her look youthful.(Photo: Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)