She’s the BOMB: Halle Berry steals the show with her perfect curves in black and gold dress (LOOK)

Awards season is well underway so the stars have been pulling out all the stops to out do each other on the various red carpets.

And one person who is certainly scoring high on the fashion hit list is Halle Berry.

The actress turned out to the NAACP Image Awards on Friday evening, standing out in a figure enhancing Vivienne Westwood gown.

Black and white: Halle stunned in a Vivienne Westwood dress

Black and white: Halle stunned in a Vivienne Westwood dress

Posing up a storm: She was one of the stars to stand out on the night thanks to the figure enhancing frock

Posing up a storm: She was one of the stars to stand out on the night thanks to the figure enhancing frock

Halle showed off her curves in the classic black frock with satin gold detailing around her bust.

Obviously feeling confident in the ensemble she posed up a storm alongside the other A-list guests on the night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The Movie 43 star was nominated for Best actress for Cloud Atlas but already was a winner thanks to her Vivienne Westwood‘s Ball Tie Dress in black voile satin with champagne voile satin scarf detail.

She did not take home the statute however, that honour was reserved for Viola Davis.

Picture perfect: While many stars went for colour Halle opted for classic black as she showed off her amazing figure on Friday evening
Picture perfect: While many stars went for colour Halle opted for classic black as she showed off her amazing figure on Friday evening

Picture perfect: While many stars went for colour Halle opted for classic black as she showed off her amazing figure on Friday evening

Famous friends: LL and Halle Berry pose backstage at the event

Famous friends: LL and Halle Berry pose backstage at the event

Kiss kiss: The actress blew kisses at the crowds as she made her way along the red carpet

Kiss kiss: The actress blew kisses at the crowds as she made her way along the red carpet

 

The stage was stolen by the youngest attendee Quvenzhane Wallis who accepted the award on behalf of Viola Davis for her role in Won’t Back Down.

Although she wasn’t the only guests to cause waves at the bash.

Django Unchained star Kerry Washington showed why she is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars at the moment, stunning on the red carpet n a pastel gown.

Crowd pleaser: She happily signed autographs for fans before enjoying the rest of her evening

Crowd pleaser: She happily signed autographs for fans before enjoying the rest of her evening

Smile! She posed up with singer Gladys Knight inside as the pair showed off their glamorous sides

Smile! She posed up with singer Gladys Knight inside as the pair showed off their glamorous sides

 

Missing out: She didn't walk away with an award but she was certainly a winner in the fashion stakes

Missing out: She didn’t walk away with an award but she was certainly a winner in the fashion stakes

Recognising actors of colour, the awards saw Hollywood’s best and brightest come together to celebrate their achievements in film – and show off some serious style doing it.

The 36-year-old actress walked the red carpet with her parents, who were in the audience to see her win Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in the hit film Django Unchained.

The challenging film by notoriously blood-thirsty director Quintin Tarantino follows a man’s battle to be free from slavery and save his wife, played by Kerry.

 

Perfect pair: Life Of Pi's Dev Patel and his stunning actress girlfriend Freida Pinto also walked the carpetPerfect pair: Life Of Pi’s Dev Patel and his stunning actress girlfriend Freida Pinto also walked the carpet

Green goddess: Freida Pinto stunned as she made a bright entrance at the awards ceremony

Green goddess: Freida Pinto stunned as she made a bright entrance at the awards ceremony

Red carpet winner: Kerry Washington stunned as she arrived at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on FridayRed carpet winner: Kerry Washington stunned as she arrived at the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on Friday

Three times a charm: Washington won three awards including Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series award for Scandal

Three times a charm: Washington won three awards including Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series award for Scandal

 

Pretty in pink: The actress looked feminine and polished in the ball gown
Pretty in pink: The actress looked feminine and polished in the ball gown

Pretty in pink: The actress looked feminine and polished in the ball gown

 

Proud parents: Kerry's parents, Valerie Washington and Earl Washington, accompanied their daughter

Proud parents: Kerry’s parents, Valerie Washington and Earl Washington, accompanied their daughter

While some have been critical of the film for both its violence and its portrayal of African Americans, in accepting the award Kerry made it clear that she was very proud of the film.

‘This award doesn’t belong to me – it belongs to our ancestors,’ she told the star studded audience.

‘We see ourselves in each others stories.’

Relaxed look: The Scandal actress wore her hair in a quiff on the top of her head with the rest of her hair loose and flowing Relaxed look: The Scandal actress wore her hair in a quiff on the top of her head with the rest of her hair loose and flowing

 

Accessory accents: The 36-year-old accessorised her look with a pink clutch and nude shoes
Accessory accents: The 36-year-old accessorised her look with a pink clutch and nude shoes

Accessory accents: The 36-year-old accessorised her look with a pink clutch and nude shoes

 

Dapper co-star: Her Django Unchained co-star Jamie Foxx who looked handsome in a classic black tux and bow tie. He was awarded Entertainer Of The YearDapper co-star: Her Django Unchained co-star Jamie Foxx who looked handsome in a classic black tux and bow tie. He was awarded Entertainer Of The Year

Laugh out loud: Lance Gross won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Tyler Perry's House of PayneLaugh out loud: Lance Gross won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne

The actress landed herself three awards including for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her work on Scandal.

She was also recognised for being a trailblazer as a black woman in a leading role in a prime time series and was given the NAACP President’s Award.

The actress then used her speech to encourage others rather than just thanking people.

‘Be bold. Be bright. Be Black,’ the actress said.

Joking around: While Kerry won serious awards she still found time to joke with presenter Tony GoldwynJoking around: While Kerry won serious awards she still found time to joke with presenter Tony Goldwyn

Ready for his close up: LL Cool J donned a black suit with satin lapel and a cheese cutter capReady for his close up: LL Cool J donned a black suit with satin lapel and a cheese cutter cap

 

Top film: Producer of Red Tails George Lucas accepts Vanguard Award

Top film: Producer of Red Tails George Lucas accepts Vanguard Award

For her big night the actress donned a pink and green dress which featured a pink floral embroidered top and its patterned skirt featured a train.

On hand to see the star take home her three awards, was her Django Unchained co-star Jamie Foxx who looked dapper in a classic black tux and bow tie.

The 45-year-old actor was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture but lost out to Flight‘s Denzel Washington.

However, he was awarded perhaps the more prestigious honour of Entertainer OF The Year.

Positive dressing: Loretta Devine looked like she was one of the awards on the red carpet

Positive dressing: Loretta Devine looked like she was one of the awards on the red carpet

 

Over the moon:The star of Grey's Anatomy, accepts Best Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesOver the moon:The star of Grey’s Anatomy, accepts Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

 

Overcome: The actress struggled to keep her emotions in check as she gave her speech

Overcome: The actress struggled to keep her emotions in check as she gave her speech

Going for a different but equally suave look was LL Cool J who donned a black suit with satin lapel and a cheese cutter cap.

LL won Best Actor In A Drama Series for his role of the bad guy hunting navy agent in NCIS: Los Angeles.

Over the moon at her win was Loretta Devine, who stars in Grey’s Anatomy.

The veteran actress won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Adding to the pile: Don Cheadel found more acclaim for his role in House Of Lies - he has already won a Golden Globe Award

Adding to the pile: Don Cheadel found more acclaim for his role in House Of Lies – he has already won a Golden Globe Award

 

 

Golden girl: Vanessa Williams flashed some leg in a gold one shoulder dress

Golden girl: Vanessa Williams flashed some leg in a gold one shoulder dress

And she certainly was dressed for success, wearing a gold gown that made her look like an award herself.

The actress was so emotional at her win that she first laughed and then was so overcome put her head in her hand on the podium.

Don Cheadel found more acclaim for his role in House Of Lies. The actor added an Image Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Series. The 48-year-old won a Golden Globe for the same role.

 

Green queen: Sandra Oh choose a flowing dress with a black belt

Green queen: Sandra Oh choose a flowing dress with a black belt

 

Show stopping: Angell Conwell showed the celebrity pack how to get the cameras clicking

Show stopping: Angell Conwell showed the celebrity pack how to get the cameras clicking

Shoe stealer: Quvenzhane Wallis accepts the award on behalf of Viola Davis for her role in Won't Back DownShoe stealer: Quvenzhane Wallis accepts the award on behalf of Viola Davis for her role in Won’t Back Down

 

Heavy lifting: Samuel L. Jackson helps the tiny actress hold the awardHeavy lifting: Samuel L. Jackson helps the tiny actress hold the award

Also attending the awards with former Apprentice competitor Omarosa Manigault.

The reality star smiled as she posed on the red carpet wearing a plunging blue dress with diamond embellishment.

The 38-year-old revealed last month she is still struggling to come to terms with the death of her partner Michael Clarke Duncan, who died of complications following a heart attack.

Moving forward: Omarosa Manigault came to watch a tribute to her late fiance Micheal Clarke DuncanMoving forward: Omarosa Manigault came to watch a tribute to her late fiance Micheal Clarke Duncan

 

Still struggling: The television personality revealed last month that she is still struggling to come to grips with the death of her partnerStill struggling: The television personality revealed last month that she is still struggling to come to grips with the death of her partner

Touching tribute: Gladys Knight sung Barbra Streisand's The Way We WereTouching tribute: Gladys Knight sung Barbra Streisand’s The Way We Were

‘I was doing okay, progressing through the stages of grief, but then dates came around — his birthday, Christmas, our wedding date — and I was thrown back to day one. Something will remind me every day,’ she told BET.

‘I went to a friend’s house over the holidays and The Green Mile was on. I still have wedding gifts coming to my house. I have the invitations on my dining room table with stamps on them. Michael’s dirty clothes are still in the hamper. His shoes are exactly where he left them by the door.’

Micheal along with other actors who passed away were payed tribute to by Gladys Knight at the ceremony.

Laugh out loud: Lance Gross won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Tyler Perry's House of PayneLaugh out loud: Lance Gross won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne

 

Father and son: Actor and director Mario Van Peebles lifted up his son Mandela Van Peebles as a joke on the red carpetFather and son: Actor and director Mario Van Peebles lifted up his son Mandela Van Peebles as a joke on the red carpet

No woman, no cry: Singer Ziggy Marley and his wife Orly Marley made a handsome coupleNo woman, no cry: Singer Ziggy Marley and his wife Orly Marley made a handsome couple

The iconic singer sung Barbra Streisand’s The Way We Were. So touching was the tribute that many watching the awards took to Twitter.

‘Gladys just killed Barbra Streisand’s The Way We Were,’ one fan wrote.

‘Naacp has me crying over this tribute. Siiiiing, Gladys!’ another tweeted.

Rapper Common and Wyclef Jean also teamed up to perform at the event.

Singing for their friend: Wyclef Jean, left, and Common perform during a presentation of the Spingarn award to Harry BelafonteSinging for their friend: Wyclef Jean, left, and Common perform during a presentation of the Spingarn award to Harry Belafonte

Acrobatic: Wyclef did a handstand in the press room after taking the stageAcrobatic: Wyclef did a handstand in the press room after taking the stage

This old thing: Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson stunned in whiteThis old thing: Grey’s Anatomy’s Chandra Wilson stunned in white

Carpet beauties: Keke Palmer, Garcelle Beauvais and Wendy Raquel Robinsonall went for gorgeous long gowns for the event
Carpet beauties: Keke Palmer, Garcelle Beauvais and Wendy Raquel Robinsonall went for gorgeous long gowns for the event
Carpet beauties: Keke Palmer, Garcelle Beauvais and Wendy Raquel Robinsonall went for gorgeous long gowns for the event

 

Carpet beauties: Keke Palmer, Garcelle Beauvais and Wendy Raquel Robinsonall went for gorgeous long gowns for the event

Colour explosion: Bahja Rodriguez, Breaunna Womack and Zonnique Pullins of the OMG Girlz bought some serious colour to the carpetColour explosion: Bahja Rodriguez, Breaunna Womack and Zonnique Pullins of the OMG Girlz bought some serious colour to the carpet

 

AND THE WINNERS ARE… THE 44TH ANNUAL NAACP AWARDS CELEBRATES:

FILM

Motion picture: Red Tails

Entertainer of the Year: Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained

Actor in a motion picture: Denzel Washington, Flight

Actress in a motion picture: Viola Davis, Won’t Back Down

Supporting actor in a motion picture: Samuel L. Jackson, Django Unchained

Supporting actress in a motion picture: Kerry Washington, Django Unchained

Independent motion picture: (tie) Beasts of the Southern Wild and Red Tails

International motion picture: The Intouchables

Documentary: On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You’ve Never Heard Of

Directing in a motion picture: Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild
TELEVISION

Comedy series: BET’s The Game

Actor in a comedy series: Don Cheadle, Showtime’sHouse Of Lies

Actress in a comedy series: Cassi Davis, TBS’ Tyler Perry’s House of Payne

Supporting actor in a comedy series: Lance Gross, TBS’ Tyler Perry’s House of Payne

Actress in a comedy series: Vanessa Williams, ABC’s Desperate Housewives

Drama series: ABC’s Scandal

Actor in a drama series: LL Cool J, CBS’ NCIS: Los Angeles

Actress in a drama series: Kerry Washington, ABC’s Scandal

Supporting actor in a drama series: Omar Epps, Fox’s House

Supporting actress in a drama series: Loretta Devine, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy

Television movie, mini-series or dramatic special: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias

Actor in a television movie, mini-series or dramatic special: Cuba Gooding Jr., ABC’s Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Firelight

Actress in a television movie, mini-series or dramatic special: Alfre Woodard, Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias

Actor in a daytime drama series: Kristoff St. John, CBS’ The Young and the Restless

Actress in a daytime drama series: Tatyana Ali, CBS’ The Young and the Restless

News: TV One’s Unsung

Talk series: ABC’s The View

Reality series: OWN’s Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s

Variety series or special: BET’s Black Girls Rock

Children’s program: BET’s Kasha and the Zulu King

Performance in a youth/children’s program: Loretta Devine, Disney Channel’s Doc McStuffins

Writing in a comedy series: Marc Wilmore, The Simpsons

Writing in a dramatic series: Cheo Hodari Coker Southland

Writing in a motion picture: Elizabeth Hunter, Lifetime’s Abducted: The Carlina White Story

Directing in a comedy series: Ken Whittingham, NBC’s Parks and Recreation

Directing in a dramatic series: Paris Barclay, NBC’s Smash
MUSIC

New artist: Elle Varner

Male artist: Usher

Female artist: Alicia Keys

Duo, group or collaboration: Mary Mary

Jazz album: The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Collection, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Gospel album: Go Get It, Mary Mary

World music album: All of Me, Estelle.

Music video: Girl On Fire, Alicia Keys.

Song: I Look To You, Whitney Houston and R. Kelly.

Album: I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston.

Comments (2)

  1. it is good we sing, dance, marry & enjoy ourselves here on earth. It is also good we think of d day we will die & live all dis tins & our lives after death. 2 all d couples & cellebrety

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