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Alfre Woodard, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for <em>Memphis Beat</em>
Actress Alfre Woodard’s NAACP Image nominations go back two decades now, with her first nomination and win for Unnatural Causes in 1989. A beloved character actor in television and film, Woodard’s starred in such unforgettable projects as Hill Street Blues, Mandela, Miss Evers' Boys, and this year’s TV drama Memphis Beat.
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Amber Riley, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for <em>Glee</em>
A Glee cast member since the pilot, Amber Riley has a powerhouse voice that launched her to national recognition based on the strength of her rousing solos on the show. This is the second year Riley has earned an NAACP nomination for playing high school diva Mercedes Jones.
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Beyonce, Outstanding Female Artist
New mommy Beyonce already has a lot on her plate with newborn Blue Ivy Carter, but the superstar singer could take home up to four NAACP Image awards Friday night for her last solo album, 4. She’s won two in the past, but it’s always nice to add some bling to the awards shelf at home.
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Viola Davis, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for <em>The Help</em>
Viola Davis has come a long way from her impoverished youth in Rhode Island. She's long been a respected stage and character actor in Hollywood, but Davis’s work as the stoic and brave Aibileen Clark in The Help has finally launched her into the A-list, where her peers have long known she belongs. Here's an awesome photo gallery of the cast of The Help, Before They Were Stars!
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Bruno Mars, Outstanding Male Artist
Even as a kid, Bruno Mars loved some impressive hairstyles. Lately he’s been rocking the pompadour, and with his talent, he can play with whatever look he wants. He’s up for his second ever Image award, and there’s a very good chance he could bring it home this year.
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Eddie Murphy, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for <em>Tower Heist</em>
While the comedy Tower Heist wasn’t a huge hit, Eddie Murphy got critical kudos for his portrayal of a career criminal recruited to help some 99%-ers stick it to their Ponzi-scheme boss who ruined their retirement investments. Shockingly, Eddie has never won an Image award. Could this be his year?
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Ice-T, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for <em>Law & Order: Special Victims Unit</em>
Ice-T, the outspoken former rapper turned actor, has 12 years of Law & Order: SVU under his acting belt now and one Image win for his performance as snarky, streetwise Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola. Who would have thought that fine young gentleman in his high school picture would end up in Hollywood?
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Zoe Saldana, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for <em>Colombiana</em>
From her days at performing arts school, Zoe Saldana firmly set her sights on an acting career and she’s come into her own the last few years with star-making turns in Star Trek and Avatar. Zoe went full-out action star in Colombiana and earned an Image nomination for her efforts. For more Zoe Saldana photos, check out our Looking Back photo gallery on her rise to fame!
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Maya Rudolph, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for <em>Up All Night</em>
A woman of many talents, comedian and singer Maya Rudolph has been stealing scenes all season as Ava, the Oprah-lite talk show hostess on the freshman NBC comedy Up All Night. But she could also win for her supporting role in the hit comedy Bridesmaids. It’s no surprise, really, because we’ve been singing her praises since Saturday Night Live.
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Nick Cannon, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for <em>Up All Night</em>
Nick certainly has polished his look since his high school days, but he’s a natural talent who’s been honing his acting, singing, and hosting skills since he got his first professional gigs at the age of 20. Now he’s married to Mariah, has a two new babies (Roc and Roe), and is bringing the funny on Up All Night. Way to clean up, Cannon!
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Samuel L. Jackson, Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for <em>The Sunset Limited</em>
A three-time Image award winner, Samuel L. Jackson is a frequent nominee at the venerable awards. Jackson’s latest nom is for the powerful HBO two-man character piece costarring Tommy Lee Jones.
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Taraji P. Henson, Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for <em>Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story</em>
Taraji was rocking the Salt-n-Pepa angular hair in high school, but today she’s one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses. After her Oscar nomination for Benjamin Button, Henson’s career went into hyperdrive. Today she’s costarring as a dogged detective on the CBS hit Person of Interest.
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Taye Diggs, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for <em>Private Practice</em>
Even in high school, Taye Diggs’ smile could light up a room. It’s no wonder he became a star of stage and screen, winning fans and causing some accelerated heartbeats along the way. Diggs is nominated for the third time for his supporting role on the ABC drama Private Practice.
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