All the stars of black Hollywood came out to celebrate the 2nd Annual Black Movie Awards in Los Angeles. Writer, director, and actor Tyler Perry, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” hosted the 90-minute show that honored the African-American film community.
Akeelah & the Bee took home 4 awards, including the award for Outstanding Motion Picture of the Year. Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett both won for Outstanding Actor / Actress in a Supporting Role. Of course the film was nothing without leading lady, actually teenager, Keke Palmer who walked away with a BMA for Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role.
Legendary actress Cicely Tyson was presented the Distinguished Career Achievement Award by no other than the legend herself, Oprah Winfrey. Yes—gal pal Gayle King was there. She watched this momentous occasion from the audience.
But all the excitement started way before the show even began. Fans cheered the actors and actresses as they walked down the red carpet. Some ditched their dates and came with family instead. Tracee Ellis Ross of “Girlfriends” arrived with her kid brother, Evan, and Mario Van Peebles showed up with his legendary dad, both sons, and his adorable little girl.
Age has been good to Billy Dee Williams. He looked as handsome as ever in his dark suit and he still had all his hair.
Reality queen Omarosa and comedian Monique garnered attention for different reasons. Omarosa let her boobs do the talking while Monique let the hairs on her legs do the pointing.
And then of course what would stars be without their fans. One crazy woman jumped onto the red carpet and had a reporter take a picture of her with “ATL” actress Megan Good.
Still, the night turned out to be a success. Until next year.
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