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BET Awards 2022: See The Most Dapper Moments From BET's 2021 'Best Actor' Nominees

These stars never miss a moment to flex their fashion muscles.

When it comes to making a statement on the step-and-repeat, our list of "Best Actor" nominees never miss the mark—even when they are playing it cool in monochromatic ensembles.

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With the cultures biggest night approaching, we decided to compile a list of the stars' best dressed moments, which includes an iconic lookl from the late great Chadwick Boseman (who is nominated for a BET Award for his outstanding role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom).

From tailored suits to red carpet accessories, we're positive you'll agree that these dapper celebrities belong on your #MCE radar. Keep scrolling to see why!

  1. Aldis Hodge

    Aldis Hodge arrived at the movie premiere of The Invisible Man donning a blue plaid suit. Thanks to the design of the double-breasted ensemble, the star of the film appeared to have perfect posture, which is exactly what you're looking for when creating a custom tailored suit.

  2. Chadwick Boseman

    (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

    Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

    (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

    Chadwick Boseman humbly displayed his appreciation for haute couture at the 2018 MET Gala. On trend for the night’s theme, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination," the late actor exuded royalty in an all-white Versace that featured gold religion-inspired embellishments.

  3. Damson Idris

     (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

    Damson Idris kept things classic when he arrived at the season three premiere of FX's Snowfall. The star of the show looked polished in a grey tweed suit, which he paired with simple black dress shoes that effortlessly completed the look.

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  5. Daniel Kaluuya

     (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)

    Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage

    (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)

    You can never go wrong with an all-black suit! Daniel Kaluuya clearly got the memo when he arrived to the opening night gala of the 62nd BFI London Film Festival styled in a fresh black look from head-to-toe. 

  6. Eddie Murphy

    (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/WireImage)

    Mark Sagliocco/WireImage

    (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/WireImage)

    There’s never a moment when Eddie Murphy disappoints with his fashion choices. Our case in point: the famed comedian looked smart in a custom blue suit as he stopped for a few photos on the Innovator Awards grey carpet.

  7. Lakeith Stanfield

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

    Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

    Lakeith Stanfield won major style points when he arrived at the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards rocking a boldly patterned suit with fresh designer shades. The black-and-white attire, paired with layers of gold chains, kept all eyes on him the entire night!

    Watch the BET Awards 2022 on June 26 at 8/7C.  

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