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14 of Our Favorite Looks from the 2016 NAACP Image Awards

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Conn chapter.

This year’s 47th NAACP Image Awards took place in Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California on Friday, Februrary 5th. The red carpet featured gorgeous styles from Amber Riley, Ice Cube, Taraji P. Henson, and many more. 

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Eva Marcille’s skin glows with her natural makeup and sheer accented, black dress.

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Laverne Cox slays in this custom Marc Bouwer pale pink zebra-print number.

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Taraji P. Henson wows in a body hugging Balmain dress.

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Grace Gealey is striking in this lavender peakaboo lace gown.

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Like father, like son – O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Ice Cube walked the carpet both looking sharp in black suits.

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Will Smith shows off wife, in his signature red carpet pose Jada Pinkett-Smith who looks absolutely stunning in her Marchesa gown.

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Kerry Washington in Victoria Beckham and Viola Davis in St. John, both shining in their winter-white dresses.

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Gabrielle Union graces the carpet with a Rita Vinieris black lace and tulle gown.

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Bryshere Y. Gray switches it up with a teal tux jacket paired with a dazzling smile.

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Ta’Rhonda Jones stands out in this ruby high-low dress.

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Naturi Naughton is striking in this plunging black lace gown and snake-skin heels.

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Wendy Raquel Robinson owns the carpet in a beaded Diana Couture gown and bold maroon lips.

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Amber Riley brightens up the carpet with this two piece look and fushia lips to match.

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Shameik Moore turns heads with his metallic printed tux.

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