PHOTO GALLERY: 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards 2017

‘This Is Us’ star Sterling K. Brown with wife Ryan Michelle Bathe attend the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Funny-man and returning host Anthony Anderson shines on the red carpet with wife Alvina Stewart, son Nathan Anderson and daughter Kyra Anderson. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Terrence Howard and his wife Miranda Pak were red carpet ready. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

‘Empire’ co-stars Bryshere Y. Gray and Terrence Howard smile for the cameras. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

The fictional father and son duo looking dapper at the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Kerry Washington brings her classic beauty to the red carpet. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Winner of the night: Denzel Washington took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture. (Photo by Robert Torrence )

The veteran actor stars in ‘Fences,’ an award-winning fixture this season. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Washington’s success continues to prove his staying power in Hollywood. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Tracee Ellis Ross wins for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

‘Black-ish’ cast wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

The 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards aired February 11, 2017 in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe shared an award for ‘Hidden Figures.’ (Photo by Robert Torrence)

‘Hidden Figures’ stars celebrate their win on the red carpet. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

The ‘Queen Sugar’ cast won their first award for Outstanding Drama Series. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Taraji P. Henson poses with her NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture. (Photo by Robert Torrence)

Henson, who was named Entertainment of the Year for her roles in Empire and No Good Deed two years earlier, stood proud and beautiful at the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards. (Photo by Robert Torrence)