*(CNN) — The 2022 NAACP Image Awards, which honor achievement by people of color in culture and entertainment, were presented on Saturday. Jennifer Hudson and Will Smith were among the night’s big winners.
Hudson earned the event’s awards for Entertainer of the Year and outstanding actress in a motion picture for her performance as Aretha Franklin in the film “Respect.”
Meanwhile, Smith was named Outstanding Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams in “King Richard.”
Winners from some of the more than 80 categories were also announced in virtual ceremonies throughout the week, with Regina King, Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson among the artists recognized pre-telecast.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were honored with the President’s Award. He showed gratitude to the NAACP for welcoming him into their community before he spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian attack.
The awards ceremony aired live on BET from Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.
See below for a list of nominees in several key categories, with winners indicated in bold.
Entertainer of the year
Jennifer Hudson *WINNER
Lil Nas X
Megan Thee Stallion
Regina King
Tiffany Haddish
Outstanding motion picture
“Judas and the Black Messiah”
“King Richard”
“Respect”
“The Harder They Fall” *WINNER
“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
Outstanding actor in a motion picture
Denzel Washington, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”
Jonathan Majors, “The Harder They Fall”
LaKeith Stanfield, “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Mahershala Ali, “Swan Song”
Will Smith, “King Richard” *WINNER
Outstanding actress in a motion picture
Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
Halle Berry, “Bruised”
Jennifer Hudson, “Respect” *WINNER
Tessa Thompson, “Passing”
Zendaya, “Malcolm & Marie”
Outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture
Algee Smith, “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” *WINNER
Delroy Lindo, “The Harder They Fall”
Idris Elba, “The Harder They Fall”
LaKeith Stanfield, “The Harder They Fall”
Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture
Aunjanue Ellis, “King Richard”
Audra McDonald, “Respect”
Danielle Deadwyler, “The Harder They Fall”
Dominique Fishback, “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Regina King, “The Harder They Fall” *WINNER
Outstanding animated motion picture (previously announced)
“Encanto” *WINNER
“Luca”
“Raya and the Last Dragon”
“Sing 2”
“Vivo”
Outstanding comedy series
“black-ish”
“Harlem”
“Insecure” *WINNER
“Run the World”
“The Upshaws”
Outstanding actor in a comedy series
Anthony Anderson, “black-ish” *WINNER
Cedric the Entertainer, “The Neighborhood”
Don Cheadle, “Black Monday”
Elisha “EJ” Williams, “The Wonder Years”
Jay Ellis, “Insecure”
Outstanding actress in a comedy series
Issa Rae, “Insecure” *WINNER
Loretta Devine, “Family Reunion”
Regina Hall, “Black Monday”
Tracee Ellis Ross, “black-ish”
Yvonne Orji, “Insecure”
Outstanding drama series
“9-1-1”
“All American”
“Godfather of Harlem”
“Pose”
“Queen Sugar” *WINNER
Outstanding actor in a drama series
Billy Porter, “Pose”
Damson Idris, “Snowfall”
Forest Whitaker, “Godfather of Harlem”
Kofi Siriboe, “Queen Sugar”
Sterling K. Brown, “This Is Us” *WINNER
Outstanding actress in a drama series
Angela Bassett, “9-1-1” *WINNER
Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Queen Sugar”
Octavia Spencer, “Truth Be Told”
Queen Latifah, “The Equalizer”
Rutina Wesley, “Queen Sugar”
Outstanding television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)
“Colin in Black & White” *WINNER
“Genius: Aretha”
“Love Life”
“Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia”
“The Underground Railroad”
Outstanding actor in a television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)
Anthony Mackie, “Solos”
Jaden Michael, “Colin in Black & White”
Kevin Hart, “True Story” *WINNER
Wesley Snipes, “True Story”
William Jackson Harper, “Love Life”
Outstanding actress in a television movie, limited-series or dramatic special (previously announced)
Betty Gabriel, “Clickbait”
Cynthia Erivo, “Genius: Aretha”
Danielle Brooks, “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia”
Jodie Turner-Smith, “Anne Boleyn”
Taraji P. Henson, “Annie Live!” *WINNER
Outstanding new artist
Cynthia Erivo
Jimmie Allen
Saweetie *WINNER
Tems
Zoe Wees
Outstanding male artist
Anthony Hamilton *WINNER
Drake
Givēon
J. Cole
Lil Nas X
Outstanding female artist
H.E.R.
Ari Lennox
Beyoncé
Chlöe
Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER
Outstanding album
“An Evening With Silk Sonic,” Silk Sonic
“Back of My Mind,” H.E.R.
“Certified Lover Boy,” Drake
“Heaux Tales,” Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER
“When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time,” Givēon
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