It was a family affair tonight for the Wayans at the NAACP Image Awards 2025. The Wayans family was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, and coordinated looks for the occasion.
Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, Gregg Wayans, Craig Wayans, Marshay Wayans and Chaunté Wayans arrived at the red carpet while wearing ensembles that drew from the same palette.
(L-R) Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Wayans and Marlon Wayans attend the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Wayans, and Chaunté Wayans embraced the burgundy trend with different suiting takes on the breakout color, while Marshay Wayans wore an off-the-shoulder lace gown with an ornate cutout pattern.
(L-R) Marshay Wayans and Chaunté Wayans attend the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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Meanwhile, Damien Dante Wayans, Gregg Wayans, Craig Wayans and Marlon Wayans all put their own personal twist on black suits. Marlon wore a leather suit with a velvet tie and Damien Dante went monochromatic in a double-breasted jacquard suit with a matching button-up shirt and leather shoes. Gregg also went chromatic in a single button suit and Craig wore a tuxedo with a bowtie.
Damien Dante Wayans attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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During the event, held on Feb. 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and hosted by Deon Cole, the Wayans family was honored for their contributions to TV, film and comedy.
(L-R) Gregg Wayans and Craig Wayans attend the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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“For decades, the Wayans family has been at the forefront of comedy, breaking barriers and opening doors for waves of entertainers,” Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO said of the Wayans in a statement, ahead of the show. “Their trailblazing work in television, film, and stand-up has transcended pop culture and cemented their legacy in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Recognizing their achievements with this induction is a celebration of a multi-generational legacy that continues to advance and uplift communities. The Wayans family has set a standard of excellence, and their influence resonates far beyond the stage and screen.”
In addition to being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Damon Wayans also took home the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series with “Poppa’s House.”
The NAACP Image Awards 2025 also brought out former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was honored with the Chairman’s Award, Kerry Washington, Laverne Cox, Halle Bailey, Gabrielle Union, and more.
