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Halle Bailey, Andra Day and Taraji P. Henson are luminous with showbiz glamour as they lead star-studded red carpet at NAACP Image Awards

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Halle, who is nominated for both Lead Actress in a Motion Picture via The Little Mermaid and Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture via The Color Purple, was radiant with showbiz glamor on the red carpet

Halle Bailey, Andra Day and Taraji P. Henson led a cavalcade of bombshells strolling down the red carpet at this year’s star-studded edition of the NAACP Image Awards.

The glittering awards show, which was thrown at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday, welcomed an impressive line-up of top lighting fixtures from all manner of showbiz.

For her latest public appearance, Taraji cut a sensational figure in a pale green gown that featured glittering flower petal embellishments across her bust and her enviably toned midriff.

The acclaimed movie star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her turn in The Color Purple, shot the cameras an enigmatic look.

Slicking her hair down in a stylish updo, she accented the ensemble with a choker that complemented the silver clutch she held in her right hand.

Halle, who is nominated for both Lead Actress in a Motion Picture via The Little Mermaid and Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture via The Color Purple, was radiant with showbiz glamor on the red carpet

Halle, who is nominated for both Lead Actress in a Motion Picture via The Little Mermaid and Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture via The Color Purple, was radiant with showbiz glamor on the red carpet

She cut a loved-up figure in front of the cameras in front of longtime boyfriend DDG, who she welcomed her first child with in January - a bouncy baby boy called Halo

She cut a loved-up figure in front of the cameras in front of longtime boyfriend DDG, who she welcomed her first child with in January - a bouncy baby boy called Halo

She cut a loved-up figure in front of the cameras in front of longtime boyfriend DDG, who she welcomed her first child with in January – a bouncy baby boy called Halo

Halle, who is nominated for both lead role in a film via The Little Mermaid and supporting role in a film via The Color Purple, was radiant with showbiz glamor on the red carpet.

She draped her lithe frame in a slinky green dress that sparkled dazzlingly under the lights as she sashayed down the red carpet ahead of the celebrity-studded ceremony.

Her eye-catching ensemble featured pleats across the chest that looked like rose petals and a pair of eyes at the same time, and the waist was cinched in to accentuate her petite frame.

She cut a loved-up figure in front of the cameras in front of her long-term boyfriend DDG, who she welcomed her first child with in January – a bouncy boy named Halo.

Andra, who achieved new levels of prominence for her Oscar-nominated turn as Billie Holiday a few years ago, was retro-chic in an electric blue split dress with opera gloves and a feathered cape.

Flashing one of her statuesque legs through the thigh gap of her dress, she gave herself a bit of extra stature by balancing expertly on a purple pair of towering stilettos.

Jonathan Majors, who was convicted last year of third-degree assault by one of his ex-girlfriends, attended the awards ceremony with his current girlfriend Meagan Good, who stood by his side throughout the trial.

Usher, the recipient of Saturday night’s coveted presidential award, held hands with his third and latest wife Jennifer Goicoechea just weeks after the news of their marriage in Las Vegas.

Andra, who achieved new levels of prominence for her Oscar-nominated turn as Billie Holiday a few years ago, was retro-chic in an electric blue split dress with opera gloves and a feathered cape

Andra, who achieved new levels of prominence for her Oscar-nominated turn as Billie Holiday a few years ago, was retro-chic in an electric blue split dress with opera gloves and a feathered cape

Flashing one of her statuesque legs through the thigh gap of her dress, she gave herself a bit of extra stature by balancing expertly on a purple pair of towering stilettos

Flashing one of her statuesque legs through the thigh gap of her dress, she gave herself a bit of extra stature by balancing expertly on a purple pair of towering stilettos

Andra, who achieved new levels of prominence for her Oscar-nominated turn as Billie Holiday a few years ago, was retro-chic in an electric blue split dress with opera gloves and a feathered cape

Jonathan Majors, who was convicted last year of third-degree assault on one of his ex-girlfriends, attended the awards ceremony with his current girlfriend Meagan Good, who stood by him during the trial.

Jonathan Majors, who was convicted last year of third-degree assault on one of his ex-girlfriends, attended the awards ceremony with his current girlfriend Meagan Good, who stood by him during the trial.

Jonathan Majors, who was convicted last year of third-degree assault on one of his ex-girlfriends, attended the awards ceremony with his current girlfriend Meagan Good, who stood by him during the trial.

For her latest public appearance, Taraji cut a sensational figure in a pale green gown that featured glittering flower petal embellishments across her bust and her enviably toned midriff.

For her latest public appearance, Taraji cut a sensational figure in a pale green gown that featured glittering flower petal embellishments across her bust and her enviably toned midriff.

The acclaimed movie star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her turn in The Color Purple, shot the cameras an enigmatic look

The acclaimed movie star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her turn in The Color Purple, shot the cameras an enigmatic look

For her latest public appearance, Taraji cut a sensational figure in a pale green gown that featured glittering flower petal embellishments across her bust and her enviably toned midriff.

Usher, the recipient of Saturday night's coveted presidential award, held hands with his third and latest wife Jennifer Goicoechea just weeks after the news of their marriage in Las Vegas.

Usher, the recipient of Saturday night's coveted presidential award, held hands with his third and latest wife Jennifer Goicoechea just weeks after the news of their marriage in Las Vegas.

Usher, the recipient of Saturday night’s coveted presidential award, held hands with his third and latest wife Jennifer Goicoechea just weeks after the news of their marriage in Las Vegas.

Idris Elba was the picture of suavity as he cooed up a storm on the arm of his wife Sabrina, proving once again why he has been followed by James Bond rumors for years.

Naturi Noughton draped her hourglass frame in a plunging gold dress, while John Boyega channeled a retro detective in oversized pinstripes, and Octavia Spencer put a jazzy spin on corporate style in a sparkly trouser suit.

Danielle Brooks, who is also nominated for her turn in The Color Purple in a role she previously played on Broadway, modeled a simple floor-length black dress but added a splash of glitter with bangles.

Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph went mermaid-chic in a fluttery green mesh number, Deon Cole went for a quirky short-sleeved suit and Tichina Arnold wore a look that skimmed her slim midriff.

June Ambrose wrapped her willowy figure in a lavish voluminous monochrome floral dress as she attended the party on the arm of her fit husband Marc Chamblin.

Eva Marcille rocked a cutoff top that emphasized her lithe frame, MC Lyte cut a leggy figure in an asymmetrical burgundy look, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor gave herself an aristocratic air in an extravagant cape.

Timelessly bubbly at the age of 59, Vivica A. Fox strutted around in a tantalizing sheer floral pantsuit that clung to her curves and flaunted her bountiful endowments.

Caroline Wanga was decked out in pearls for her latest red carpet appearance, while Misty Copeland enhanced the impact of her dancers’ legs in high-waisted trousers, and Amanda Gorman wore a sequined petticoat-like dress.

Idris Elba was the picture of suavity as he swaggered up a storm on the arm of his wife Sabrina, proving yet again why he's been dogged by James Bond casting rumors for years

Idris Elba was the picture of suavity as he swaggered up a storm on the arm of his wife Sabrina, proving yet again why he's been dogged by James Bond casting rumors for years

Idris Elba was the picture of suavity as he swaggered up a storm on the arm of his wife Sabrina, proving yet again why he’s been dogged by James Bond casting rumors for years

Danielle Brooks, who is also nominated for her turn in The Color Purple in a role she previously played on Broadway, modeled a simple floor-length black dress but added a splash of glitter with bangles

Danielle Brooks, who is also nominated for her turn in The Color Purple in a role she previously played on Broadway, modeled a simple floor-length black dress but added a splash of glitter with bangles

Danielle Brooks, who is also nominated for her turn in The Color Purple in a role she previously played on Broadway, modeled a simple floor-length black dress but added a splash of glitter with bangles

June Ambrose wrapped her willowy figure in an opulent voluminous monochrome floral dress as she attended the party on the arm of her fit husband Marc Chamblin

June Ambrose wrapped her willowy figure in an opulent voluminous monochrome floral dress as she attended the party on the arm of her fit husband Marc Chamblin

June Ambrose wrapped her willowy figure in an opulent voluminous monochrome floral dress as she attended the party on the arm of her fit husband Marc Chamblin

Timelessly bubbly at the age of 59, Vivica A. Fox strutted around in a tantalizing sheer floral jumpsuit that clung to her curves and flaunted her bountiful endowments

Timelessly bubbly at the age of 59, Vivica A. Fox strutted around in a tantalizing sheer floral jumpsuit that clung to her curves and flaunted her bountiful endowments

Vivica A. Fox was timelessly bubbly at the age of 59, strutting around in a tantalizing sheer floral pantsuit that clung to her curves and flaunted her ample endowments

New Edition’s Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown and Ronnie DeVoe enjoyed a moment on the red carpet as they gathered for a group photo at the awards show.

Damson Idris exuded classic glamor in a midnight blue tuxedo with black lapels, while Robin Thede went for Vegas glitz in a shimmering dress with a feathered waist and Nathalie Emmanuel slipped into a mesmerizing nude dress.

A number of couples turned the awards show into a date night opportunity, including This Is Us heartthrob Sterling K. Brown, who walked the red carpet hand-in-hand with his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe.

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